I co-hosted a jazz radio show in the 90's and Koinonia was always the most requested group to be played. They brought people together with their music and passion. Always a fan favorite!
@@geoffreyhanasbey1057 thank you yes, we all took this beautiful Gift / Art to the max of our abilities Mainly to Glorify the Lord who created Music for him to be exalted and therefor as a privilege we honor honor him every time we play, with or without a present audience - because we are playing to the biggest audience there is the HEAVENLY AUDIENCE 🙏🥁✝️♥️
Well well we'll, I look at the date of the recording. Wow we was listening to these giants circa 86/87. And although I never got to see them at all. But we were in awe of the musicianship on this group. But Abraham LABORIEL..... FIRE CAKES 💥💯🥊
The only Christian band I can say I like as much as Talking Heads... Even better in fact! What a groove you guys have! I want to get up and dance and it's for the Lord instead of some interesting but meaningless abstract art. Both bands have performed at this festival interestingly (Hence why RU-vid recommended this to me)... I find it funny actually that Adrian Belew was randomly on a Switchfoot album too!
This is what happens when the most in demand session players get together to form a band. Difficult to compare. I saw them live in Kansas City, awesomeness!!!!!!!!
thanks so much for your comments about this Group / Band Koinonia. It was a blessed moment that God send for us to share musically and spiritually the gif he implanted in all of us- great group of gifted players
I saw Koinonia live in the mid-80s in Wetzlar or Giessen in Hesse, Germany (I don't remember exactly). Quite a small concert hall, but fantastic music and great mood. Thanks for sharing this, it brings back memories, and is also really fine music, worth to hear more often..
Thanks, I appreciate your comment- very kind of you. I like the present too’ because I’m still playing and recording a lot with some young and great people!!!
Can't believe I'm just now seeing this!! :-o // SO good!. Bless you my friends! You inspired me so much through the years. The Koinonia music was unique in so many way... Alex & Bill... you guys made me a better drummer and percussionist!! ... and the band inspired the way I interacted with other players... you reminded me to ALWAYS play with as much soul and passion and you could pour into the music. // Even though we are many years down the road you all will forever be my "soul brothers." Mega-Blessings, Carl - and Leann too of course! :-) Much Love, Respect, and Honor to you all. Forever!!!!
Thank you Carl and LeeAnn - it gives us joy to see messages from our brothers like you, “To God Be The Glory” showers of blessings to you and LeeAnn Aleluyah❤️🙏🏼✝️
I cannot believe this band never got enough attention in the U.S., especially in the Christian radio stations during the 80s. Glad I got to discover Koinonia today.
Sadly they were just TOO GOOD. And well, as was said on 'American Bandstand' , "It had a good beat, butt I COULDN'T dance to it". They were so far above the masses comprehension, people just didn't want to go to the trouble of comprehending what was HAPPENING when these musicians were playing. The highest compliment I ever recieved, was from Steve Langdon, a monster drummer in my humble opinion, and he said I played like Bill Maxwell. I was stunned!!!! You had to know Steve, be just DIDN'T blow smoke. I didnt share his assessment, but I enjoyed him saying that.
They were just too good for the masses. ONLY other musicians, and then mostly jazzers, could/would appreciate them. Well, in this realm of time and space... I imagine in eternity it is a different story!
Yes we got a good acceptance and people like us - it was a new band and also some of us had an stablished career and touring with other artists etc but ye we got around a bit Aldo in Euro and Scandinavia - as you can tell on this Jazz festival which is one of the most important and popular in Europe
Most members of this talented contemporary jazz band also backed up the great Japanese city pop singer, Momoko Kikuchi, for one of her tours in the mid-80's.
This is so Amazing, seeing anointed & gifted musicians worshipping Jesus through their instruments. Your music was an inspiration to me. I sing & play unto the Lord! Thank you for honoring the Lord the way you do.
my friend and I saw you folks play early or mid 80s, i think it was some kind of mall. I stood behind Bill Maxwell, and I remember this song. Everyone in the band seemed to light up a little bit when you played it. Such a well written song, great title. Abraham was always my favorite, watching him do that little strut while he played. Thx for sharing this! I could not play jazz (I tried, but it wasn't as deep as folk and rock in my heart). I'm so glad you shared this!
Hadley was a dear friend in the 70-80's OKC, OK. I used to stay on his and Deb's sofa after they moved from OKC to Orange County. Hadley was a fan of Steve Lukather and never admitted how good his own guitar playing was. The most humble person I've ever known. His wife Debbie is a treasure and no one could appreciate their quality and hospitality who has not experienced it. The example of Christ's love for humanity.
