This is another recording that took place in 2005, but just made it to the marketplace over a year later.  The recording actually occurred in November 2005, at The Rhema Baptist Assembly Church.  Although the CD has a release date of November 28, 2006, it is just beginning to get the attention in deserve in 2007. 

The members of the group are Jewell Chesser, Bablen White, Ni’Asia Hatch, Sandra Thomas, and Lydia Jones.  This is a well seasoned group of singers.  We were surprise to learn that they just began singing together in 2001.  According to their bio, the group has incorporated “quartet and contemporary gospel music’ to create their own unique style of signing.  You will readily recognize that their "Live" recording is rooted in traditional gospel quartet music.      

The recording begins with “Can’t Stop The Rain.”  Jewell Chesser sings lead on this song.  She showcases her vocal versatility with this song.  It is obvious that she can span several octaves with her voices.  The background is very tight.  This is a great song and wonderful way to start the recording. 

“Every Time I Feel The Spirit” begins with almost an A cappella style, however, more and more instruments are added to the song as it reaches the crescendo at the end.  This is an outstanding arrangement to a traditional gospel song.  Bablen White is listed as the lead singer for this song.  But, the arrangement will have you feeling that an entire choir is singing lead.

“Praise The Lord” will probably be considered the ‘drive song.’  They ladies really are having a great time with this song.  Jewell really works this song.  You can feel the energy that they put into the song.  You can also hear the audience response to the encouraging words from the group to “get up out of your seat.”  At six minutes and twenty seconds, this is also one of the longest songs on the CD.  And, it still seems to end too soon. 

The group is joined by The Rhema Voices of Rhema Baptist Assembly Church on “Because He Lives.”  This song should become very popular with choirs.  This song is followed by “A Place Beyond The Sky.”  Jewell also sings lead on this ballad.

The final three tracks are “A Leak In This Building,” “Do You Know Jesus,” and “I’ve Been Running.”  Ms. Chesser sings lead on each of these songs.  “I’ve Been Running” is upbeat and a great song to end the live recording.   

This is an outstanding recording.  With their freshman CD being this good, one can only imagine how great their sophomore project will be.  The one disappointment about Live In St. Louis is that there is no video of the recording.  In spite of the lack of a video, this project still deserves to be in your collection.   

If you are not able to find this CD in your local record store, you should be able to purchase it by clicking on  Live In St. Louis.  We give Jewell & Converted's Live in St. Louis a 9 out of 10.  Click on the title to hear “A Leak In This Building."