Falling In Love With Jesus (live At West Angeles Cathedral, Los Angeles, Ca / 2002) Guide

The live performance of at the West Angeles Cathedral in 2002 was a defining moment for South African guitarist and singer Jonathan Butler and saxophonist Kirk Whalum . Recorded for the landmark album The Gospel According to Jazz, Chapter II , this track captures a vulnerability that bridged the worlds of smooth jazz and pure gospel worship. The Story Behind the Song

The 2002 recording at West Angeles Cathedral was significant for several reasons: Kirk Whalum - Apple Music The live performance of at the West Angeles

Growing up under apartheid in South Africa , Butler was often exploited and forbidden from staying in the venues where he performed. His music, including this song, became a vehicle for resilience and a "plea" for personal and land-wide healing . His music, including this song, became a vehicle

While the song has become a global worship staple, its roots are deeply personal to Jonathan Butler: including this song