Hart Ramsey: Charge It To My Heart
(N-Coded Music; Oct. 26, 2010)
"From my early years of playing keyboards in R&B bands through my years of producing gospel artists, I've always loved the sound & feel of Contemporary Jazz. While contemplating my next musical direction I walked into the studio intending to create therapeutic melodies that would speak to the listener's heart. The result was a pleasant blend of songs that I call Charge It To My Heart. Listen closely because melodies don't lie!"
Sought after producer, keyboardist, engineer, and songwriter Hart Ramsey takes his talents to center stage with the release of his debut album Charge It to My Heart via N-Coded Music. The album is co-produced by bassist Sean Michael Ray (Maxwell, John Waite, Alex Bugnon, Dionne Farris) and features Eric Essix, Phil Davis,Kelley O'Neal, and Rick Watford.
Charge It to My Heart is a Contemporary Jazz offering that blends unconventional harmonies and beautiful melodies making for a memorable musical journey reminiscent of greats such as Kirk Whalum and Jonathan Butler. Hart Ramsey will release "Centerpiece" as the lead single which according to The Urban Music Scene, "features more aggressive and distinct production work" and shows "just how fresh and creative Ramsey is as a musician and producer."
Stream lead single "Centerpiece" | listen here
Aside from music, Hart Ramsey has a Doctorate in Pastoral Ministry from the Minnesota Graduate School of Theology and is now the Founder and Senior Pastor of Northview Christian Church (NCC). Pastor Ramsey teaches weekly services at NCC's two locations of NCC Dothan and NCC Safe Harbor (located in Montgomery, AL) which accommodates approximately 4,400 members in total. In addition to teaching, Hart Ramsey can be heard Monday-Saturday at 10:30 AM on 101.3 FM, and seen on a variety of local and international TV stations, including the CW, Monday-Friday at 11:30 AM.
Hart Ramsey
Charge It To My Heart
01. What About Love featuring Kelley O'Neal
02. Be Attitude
03. Archangel featuring Rick Watford
04. Be Who You Made Me to Be
05. I Found In You
06. Pray Before You Go featuring Eric Essix
07. Keep Showing Up
08. Longing (Instrumental)
09. Fitly Joined Together
10. Something New featuring Phil Davis
11. Centerpiece
12. You Are My Life
13. Longing (Introspective)
"This album by keyboardist Hart Ramsey is a mighty fine slice of smooth jazz pushing all the right buttons, great playing by all involved and well produced." ~ Smooth Vibes
"Essentially, my hat goes off to Hart Ramsey. This album is a superb album that transcends smooth jazz by incorporating various styles and ideas." ~ The Urban Music Scene
