Another installment of tracks from Kendell’s 1971 live demo sessions. These were both influenced by his years worshiping at a storefront church in Harlem during the sixties. As he puts it, “my experience at Gospel Church opened many doors. I began to explore the available records of then contemporary gospel artists I could find, in addition to Mahalia [Jackson]. Marion Williams stands out, among others. In any case, I was moved to try to create some songs of my own in that style, and these are 2 examples.” Jim Post, incidentally, recorded “Walk on Water” several years later on Fantasy Records.
Kendell Kardt – “Walk On Water” (1971)
Kendell Kardt – “Three Steps” (1971)
posted by Kim Simpson
Thanks again to you and Kendell for this. This confirms my view that the best ’60’s music was in the early ’70’s!
Other possible radio links for your blogroll –
Folk Roots/Folk Branches blog – http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendID=141998441
Folk Scene podcast – http://www.folkscene.com/
Keep on keepin’ on, Chris
Comment by Chris — April 13, 2008 @ 10:02 am
Expecting a new song from Kendell, I look forward to the Sunday posts. All of Kendell’s songs are great but my favorite thus far is “Walk on Water”.
Comment by Teresa — April 14, 2008 @ 9:31 pm
I’m enjoying Kendell’s spirituals. I’m wondering… are there more hard driving songs in the queue, say Montrose-Garcia collaborations?
Comment by Barry — April 17, 2008 @ 7:37 am