Spiritual Tapestry is a celebration of Negro Spirituals coupled with jazz and soul at its best with the soulful songstress Gabrielle Goodman at the helm. It is Gabrielle Goodman's 5th commercial CD. Spiritual Tapestry is a collection of 12 Negro Spirituals that have been given various stunning jazz treatments. Goodman's powerful vocals are featured on the CD with the sizzling sounds of Patrice Rushen (piano), Terri Lyne Carrington (drums), Walter Beasley (sax), David Alan Bunn (piano), Yoron Isreal, Wiil Lydgate (bass), Jiri Nedoma (piano), Ron Reid (acoustic bass) and host of other great players breathing new life into the songs. Spiritual Tapestry takes listeners on a musical journey that freely moves from smooth jazz to traditional jazz with soul-stirring gospel inflections. Goodman's vocals will soothe your soul on"Steal Away" and have you dancing to the funky New Orleans beat on"Heaven Heaven". And on “Deep River” the singer clearly displays her gospel influences sounding like Aretha Franklin taking the song to higher heights with the help of saxophonist, Walter Beasley.