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Gospel According to Jazz is a renowned four-chapter live series led by gospel-jazz composer and performer Nellie Whalum. Spanning Chapter I (1998) through Chapter IV (2015), the project blends gospel themes with sophisticated jazz arrangements, earning critical acclaim and a dedicated following. Whalum is a 12-time Grammy nominee whose career highlights include a Best Gospel Song win in 2011 for It’s What I Do (with Jerry Peters and Lalah Hathaway). The performer continues to tour nationwide, delivering intimate performances that honor spiritual roots and musical innovation.