Azusa Reflections with Jason White / Near The Cross / Praise Him

I love, and at the same time, absolutely HATE the reason we were all assembled.
1.) If you know who David B. Smith is, you know he’s the MAN. He has produced and directed the music to all of the Azusa albums that we know and love. Watching him work with the choir is nothing short of amazing, and observing his musicianship is…. just wow. I’m glad to know him and honored to have been called by him to help with all of the memorial services that took place this week. Also, my man Jason White came back to Tulsa to help us recreate the Azusa experience, along with this amazing band. Can you say CHURCH?!🔥
2.) Bishop Carlton Pearson was a close friend. We developed a relationship through a few personal projects we worked on together, including songs I produced for his daughter, Majesté Pearson. He was such an amazing person. At the moment, this still does not seem real. Next to my Mother’s passing in 2005, this is the hardest death I’ve ever dealt with. Please keep his family and friends lifted up in prayer.
BAND
Keys- Jason White
Organ - Brian Jones
Aux Keys - Caleb McCampbell
Guitar - Glendell Brown
Bass - Matt Ramsey
Drums - Tony Taylor
Lead Vox - David B. Smith
‪@CarltonDPearson‬
#gospel
#gospelmusic
#azusa
I don’t own rights to these songs.

[@kennygsmooth83]

The joy and excitement that Jason White has at this performance is quite amazing given how long he has been playing and how much talent he has. It shows you the level of passion he still has in music ministry. Thanks for sharing.

[@simbaking6338]

The legendary Jason White on keys....& Brian Jones on the Hammond!!!

[@louismiltonjr]

Brian Jones it’s awesome seeing you alongside Jason White! Your skillset & anointing are superb! I count it an honor to hear you play weekly at Friendship church in Tulsa. Kudos to you.

[@willieriddick4452]

JASON WHITE IS ONE OF MY FAVORITE MUSICIANS OF ALL TIME!! So anointed and amazing!

[@jadamsjr_]

JASON WHITE LADIES AND GENTLEMEN!! SOLID BAND!

[@ChicoBlack]

Brian Jones Thank you for sharing Jason white play together with you Gob Bless ^Producer Chico Black

[@HeisLCB3]

Bro upload every clip you got from this day, yall were killing and of course you know how we feel to see Jason White driving the ship one mo time

[@analikab5631]

Hiiiii Elder Jason White! Worshipper of the all MIGHTY POWERFUL MATCHLESS NAME OF GOD.. Son of God. Glad to see you are doing well In the name of Jesus Amen

[@devondrewilliams1292]

Glad you got this on film. This is a blessing. Praying for your family man 🙏🏿

[@nattysmithmusic7236]

I wanna say two things. ONE This is a IEM Mix, meaning this is what musicans hear. It’s clearly the organist’s mix. In YOUR mix YOU should be the loudest. So you can hear yourself and play your part. TWO the organ is NOT the filler instrument in the church, I don’t know where some of you got that from. Organ is thee most important instrument. Stop tucking away organs in mixes.

[@Get_Yo_Life]

The organ is a filler instrument in a band.

[@5va]

I agree that the organ is the ultimate church/gospel instrument & not the filler instrument 💪😎🙏❤️🔥🔥🔥

[@Timber1205]

Could you do a video on what you learned from working with Jason White? Sounds like he was dropping gems on the TB

[@Pocketbassist]

Thank you for sharing Brian! This really took me back.

[@Phon91]

This golden!!!!

[@LIVH_Olivia]

I’m so glad I was able to experience you all live, at the homegoing of Bishop Pearson!! Beautiful, anointed music!!!

[@user-st1zm4lg1r]

sounds wonderful

[@anyabongo1331]

Greetings Brother Jason, we've never met but we did cross paths in Bermuda at a workshop you and Mike Bereal came to back in like 2010/11. At the time I had just started playing bass in church and had a lot to learn but thanks to you brothers coming and sharing, my journey has not been as challenging as it could have been. Two concepts you shared with us, if the church needs some musical equipment to add to/grow the ministry...bring it. The next is that if you don't have the chance to practice, listen to the music on the way to rehearsal to figure out how you'll approach the music. Thanks to you sharing these concepts, I am not just a better bassist but a better musician. Thank you and may God continue to bless you.

[@daheavenboy]

Awesome, for those talking about the organ, lemme just mention that we are connected to his monitor so its normal.

[@tjmullen3]

💯💯💯

[@newlifechurchofgod9737]

🔥🔥🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@johngraves9720]

Jason White is the ultimate church musician. His stuff is full, creative and clean. And the organ was a little too loud for the mix. Again, I’m a big fan of Mr White, playing and directing.

[@drew6317]

The video has Brian’s IEM mix, not the house mix. That why you can hear the band talking.

[@themusicprelate6484]

Pls y’all stop criticizing the organist… All your comments are trash What do you expect him to play ? Should he just lay still and pad all the way like a vulture beaten by rain ? Most of y’all won’t say that to a Jayden Arnold or a Cory Henry Just lay still and let the Spirit of the Living God move 🫵🏾

[@aquilerablack4197]

Organ player is nice real nice but I think he did a bit much on some parts. Love the humility of Jason and the organ tho. Didn’t try to override each other

[@02WIFE]

Impossible the organ was fine

[@Get_Yo_Life]

@@02WIFEnot impossible. I understand what the guy is saying.

[@02WIFE]

@Get_Yo_Life I am a musician who have played both songs. The keyboard can be louder than the organ. They should have had a sound check before the service for this false preacher

[@Get_Yo_Life]

@@02WIFE that not what I’m talking about. He got excited and was leading out on organ like main keys in some spots. Blending and knowing how to play with a band from the organ is tricky. You gotta treat it like aux and not be too chord heavy. It’s about color and accentuation.

[@ZDawg.Official]

They didn't run over each other, cause they were running over the guitar player..🤣🤣

[@Danthomas829]

Who the N on organ

[@louismiltonjr]

THE Brian Jones is on the organ!

[@Danthomas829]

Smh why Jason ain’t up in the mix?? Organ too loud.. Jason showing here why he is the best and the most proffesional..

[@WB2Music]

Because what you are hearing is Brian's (who is on organ) IEM mix, not Jason's.

[@mwesigwadaudi5718]

​@@WB2Musicyou got it right

[@kenfcarzn]

Organist getting a little over zealous. Bruh you aren't the lead instrument you are the support instrument to the piano player.

[@Get_Yo_Life]

Facta

[@spiritNtruth333]

I think your comment is a little over zealous lol. This is the organist’s mix we’re listening to in the video so it only makes sense that we’re going to hear organ more dominantly, hence what he’s playing is gonna stand out a bit more. He played great choices within the context of these songs and this band, if you actually listen. Take a deep breath, relax, and just enjoy the music and the beauty of this historical moment. No need for the weird comments. God bless you.

[@Get_Yo_Life]

@@TheGreatReturnbyAzariyah it’s actually not

[@ewheel1629]

Hate is not a good look on you. Hopefully people won’t be as critical if you ever get the same opportunity. I think he did a great job and the mix that we’re hearing wasn’t the same mix in the house and he’s playing with Jay White that could easily have been Mike Bereal in that seat…. Opportunities come make the best of them.

[@Get_Yo_Life]

@@ewheel1629 bro is allowed to have a different opinion. Its not hate because its the one you dislike

[@kempbro1619]

Organ is a filler not the main instrument

[@jeremyvanbriesies1940]

let him play ...theres nothing wrong

[@drew6317]

Not in COGIC. Many black Pentecostal churches have organ and drums before anything else.