He Keeps Me Singing - Trumpet Hymn Duet

He Keeps Me Singing

Luther B. Bridgers
Arr. Eddie Lewis

He Keeps Me Singing is number 18 in our Trumpet Hymn Duet series. This one breaks the mold a little bit because I wrote the second verse in a swing style. Not a jazzy swing style, mind you. It’s a swing style that is common for these late 19th century hymns.

Because I am a jazz composer (too, one of my many hats), I was very careful about not writing the arrangement in a way that made it sound jazzy. I have sung and have heard this swing style in church for many, many years. That’s the sound I was looking for.

The Trumpet Hymn Duets are designed to be 100% appropriate for traditional church services. Because I set out with that as my objective, these hymns are now being performed all over the world. I happen to have proof of this thanks to the Covid-19 hysteria. Churches from around the world are contacting me to tell me they are using my Trumpet Hymn Duet arrangements in their streamed services. The contact me for permission.