Falling In Love With Jesus (live At West Angeles Cathedral, Los Angeles, Ca / 2002) ⟶

While the song has become a global worship staple, its roots are deeply personal to Jonathan Butler:

Growing up under apartheid in South Africa , Butler was often exploited and forbidden from staying in the venues where he performed. His music, including this song, became a vehicle for resilience and a "plea" for personal and land-wide healing . While the song has become a global worship

The live performance of at the West Angeles Cathedral in 2002 was a defining moment for South African guitarist and singer Jonathan Butler and saxophonist Kirk Whalum . Recorded for the landmark album The Gospel According to Jazz, Chapter II , this track captures a vulnerability that bridged the worlds of smooth jazz and pure gospel worship. The Story Behind the Song Recorded for the landmark album The Gospel According

The 2002 recording at West Angeles Cathedral was significant for several reasons: Kirk Whalum - Apple Music including this song