El has joined forces with Blues Hall of Famer woodwind player Ed Maina for a new album of gospel music! In addition to performing, teaching, and arranging music, Ed has performed with many great bands, including those of Maynard Ferguson and Frank Sinatra. As El puts it, “When I first heard Ed play, my head exploded! He’s got technique AND soul!”

Here are two teaser mp3’s, parts of two tracks on the album. Marc Moss of Target Studios in Red Bank, NY did the mixing and mastering.