A historic figure of American gospel, the singer, composer and pastor John P. Kee marked the genre from the 1980s at the head of the New Life Community Choir, helping to popularize “urban contemporary gospel.” This live concert, filmed at Glory Christian Fellowship International (GCFI) in 2025, reunites him with his choir for a celebration of more than two hours. A generous live recording, the video conveys the fervor of a night of praise alternating reverent worship songs and pieces of impressive collective power. John P. Kee, a charismatic leader, converses with his choir and congregation, alternating moments of spiritual intimacy and choral explosions backed by a full band. This repertoire, rooted in the tradition of the Black American church, blends gospel roots, soul and contemporary influences. For anyone wanting to understand the energy and communal dimension of live gospel, this full concert offers an exemplary document, carried by one of the most respected and prolific artists of the genre for four decades.
Personnel & credits
- John P. Kee — chant, direction
- New Life Community Choir — chœur
