Composer
James Cleveland
American gospel singer, musician, and composer
1931–1991
1 works and musical collections
- Born
- 1931
- Died
- 1991
- Birthplace
- Chicago
- Place of death
- Culver City
- Citizenship / historical state
- United States
- Period (estimated from birth year)
- Contemporary
Biography
James Edward Cleveland (December 5, 1931 – February 9, 1991) was an American gospel singer, musician, and composer. Known as the "King of Gospel", Cleveland was a driving force behind the creation of the modern gospel sound by incorporating traditional black gospel, soul, pop, and jazz in arrangements for mass choirs.
Throughout his career, Cleveland appeared on hundreds of recordings and earned four Grammy Awards. He was the first gospel musician to earn a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. He was inducted into the Gospel Music Hall of Fame in 1984. For his trailblazing accomplishments, he is regarded by many as one of the greatest gospel singers who ever lived.
His best known recordings include "Lord, Help Me to Hold Out", "Peace Be Still", "I Don't Feel No Ways Tired", “Where Is Your Faith", "The Love of God", "God Has Smiled on Me", and "Jesus Is the Best Thing That Ever Happened to Me."
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Life and musical career
- Occupations
- composer; vocalist; religious leader; musician
- Instruments played
- piano
- Genres
- gospel music
- VIAF ID
- 160669859
- ISNI
- 000000011704506X
- GND ID
- 135043085
- Library of Congress ID
- n91043355
- MusicBrainz ID
- 12e88ee2-c7c6-496d-bb8c-3c31e366c721
Recorded in Wikidata. Affiliations may refer to earlier stages of the composer's career.
In this catalogue
- Genres represented
- Jazz
- Source entries with composition dates
- 0
These details describe the indexed sheet music, including arrangements.
Catalogue
Sheet music catalogue
Instruments describe listed editions, including arrangements. Composition dates and keys appear where recorded; collection pages show their individual contents.
| Title | Work details | Listed instruments | Sheet music |
|---|---|---|---|
| Count 'em | See work details | See edition details | View sheet music |
Biographical record: Wikidata, matched on name and checked against dates held in the catalogue. The period label is an estimate from birth year. Authority record: VIAF 160669859. Portrait: Lovelystatue901, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.