I Love to Tell the Story (CD - 2007)

Personnel: Larry Roland, Mark Baldwin (guitar); Phyllis Taylor Sparks (harp); Connie Ellisor, Karen Winkelmann, Mary Kathryn Vanosdale, Carl Gorodetzky, Pamela Sixfin, Dave Davidson, Alan Umstead, David Angell, Catherine Umstead, Cate Myer (violin); Bruce Christensen, Jim Orosjean, Monisa Angell, Gary VanOsdale (viola); Nadine Trudell, Lynn Peithman, Anthony LaMarchina, Carole Rabinowitz-Neuen (cello); Sam Levine , Denis Solee (reeds); Robbie Shankle (woodwinds); Jeff Bailey , Mike Haynes , Steve Patrick (trumpet); Jeff Myer, Jennifer Kummer (French horn); Prentiss Hobbs, Chris McDonald, Barry Green (trombone); David Huntsinger, Pat Coil (piano); Jack Jezioro (double bass); Craig Nelson (bass guitar); Scott Williamson, John Hammond (drums); Eric Darken, Ron Sorbo (percussion).

A longtime associate of Bill Gaither and his gospel empire, Texan singer Mark Lowry (who also dabbles in stand-up comedy) showcases his baritone croon on 2007's I LOVE TO TELL THE STORY. With its lush, delicate arrangements, the album ably presents the serious spiritual side of Lowry, as revealed on the string-laden title track and a gentle rendition of "Soft and Tenderly." minimize