ARTIST BIOGRAPHIES
JASON STRANGE (Composer, Tenor, Keyboards, Brass, Chromonica & Tambourine)
Jason was formally a protege of celebrated & renowned choirmaster Walter Taylor. It was these early solo concert performances that helped form the versatility of his now nearly four octave range. Produced, recorded and mastered in his very own studios, Jason has managed to draw on all his experience to ensure 'Quest' becomes pivotol to the prophetic healing ministry that accompanies his private counselling practice. This is located at www.counsellingministry.com where you can find out more about his work and the plans he has to re-introduce counselling ministries around the globe.
KEITH FIELD (Composer, Baritone, Piano & Organ)
Keith was formally trained on piano by Gwyneth Ball gaining AEB Gr. 8 whilst studying for his BA in Theology at London Bible College. He then completed a Post Graduate Cert. of Education at Westminster College Oxford. For over 20 years Keith managed the competing demands of his professional role as Head of Religious Education at schools in Sussex & Surrey with his many musical commitments. These included songwriting, leading worship, school productions, recitals and the co-writing/composing of 'Corrie's War' with Martin Coslett - based on the incredible life of Corrie Ten Boom. Keith's collaboration on 'Quest' has enabled experimentation with new musical genre while he seeks to develop his 'Christian and Education Consultancy' - balancing the teaching needs of local Churches and Newly Qualified Teachers.
NIRMALA KAUR (Vocalist and Narration)
Nirmala modelled her vocal prowess on the world famous Indian Playback singer Lata Mangeshkar who once held the Guiness world record for the 'most recordings'. As a child, Nirmala learned Temple worship with the harmonium and mastered Hindi, Punjabi and Urdu vocal disciplines. By contrast her Queen's English derives itself from the years she spent working in multi national corporations. Having spent years in Islam also, her conversion to Christ in 1997 enabled her to purge forth purity and depth in her voice that so clearly resonates through this album. Augmenting her vocal abilities; Nirmala's own Quest continues with BSF Bible Study Fellowship International as she seeks to deepen her relationship with God though Scripture.
THE OXFORD SYMPHONIC CHOIR . A synthesised choir including some of the most compelling regional talent also. (Director Jason Strange)