Fred in Japan, 2013
I was again privileged to travel to Japan as bandleader for the Glory Gospel Singers from New York under the direction of Mrs. Phylis Joubert. I took many pictures and have decided to share them with you. Please be mindful that all images are copyrighted property of the SoulProsper Media Group. Please do not use any images without permission.
The Japan Tenors
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The Japan Tenors...what more can I say?
Cortney Richardson, Sherdale Smith and Cameron Bethany tore the stage up every night! 
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Enjoy this backstage view of the Japan Tenors 2013 performing their arrangement of "I Know I've Been Changed" (vocals arranged by the tenors, music arranged by Fred Willis).
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We had a great time ministering with them each night. It was an awesome privelege to share the stage with these phenomenal singers!
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The Texas Band
This year's band consisted of Fred Willis (keyboard, MD), Steven Williams (drums) and Anthony Nolan (bass). All three musicians hail from the Dallas/Fort Worth area and they represented well.
Casio Interview
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Casio keyboards sponsored the tour and lent two of their newest keyboards, the Privia PX-5S and the XW-P1. Reps from Casio dropped by to get a quick review of their keyboards before our concert at Sumida's Triphony Hall. The hall was beatiful, fairly new it was also one of our greatest concerts. What an honor it was to perform there and have the reps from Casio experience my playing leading the band behind the world famous Glory Gospel Singers.
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Post by Casio 電子楽器. |
We (Casio) visited the rehearsal of Glory Gospel Singers that we introduced the other day and asked a keyboardist, Mr. Fred about the usability of XW-P1 and PX-5S.
"XW is easy to use the sound using oscillator knobs and available to apply for various songs. On the PX-5S, Hexlayer (A function that can repeat up to six kinds of tones) thickens and layers the sound and the touch is also very good. The electric piano's sound also has a grit and punch that I just love!
The PX-5s is lightweight and easy to carry. You can program/process on the spot because the USB drive is easily usable and very convenient, right there on the front panel. The overall sound is clean and good.
On this tour, I need various Japanese unique instruments'and really different tones but I don't have any problem with these two magnificent keyboards! I Love CASIO!"
Mr.Fred's performance was fearless and also delicate.
Mr.Fred, Thank you very much!
This interview, provided by Casio Japan was translated by Glory Gospel Singers fan and friend of SMG, Miss Yukie Tellya.
"XW is easy to use the sound using oscillator knobs and available to apply for various songs. On the PX-5S, Hexlayer (A function that can repeat up to six kinds of tones) thickens and layers the sound and the touch is also very good. The electric piano's sound also has a grit and punch that I just love!
The PX-5s is lightweight and easy to carry. You can program/process on the spot because the USB drive is easily usable and very convenient, right there on the front panel. The overall sound is clean and good.
On this tour, I need various Japanese unique instruments'and really different tones but I don't have any problem with these two magnificent keyboards! I Love CASIO!"
Mr.Fred's performance was fearless and also delicate.
Mr.Fred, Thank you very much!
This interview, provided by Casio Japan was translated by Glory Gospel Singers fan and friend of SMG, Miss Yukie Tellya.
NOBU
During each concert, our leader Phylis Joubert sang "Christ Was Born in Bethlehem" which included audience interaction. This particular night, Nobu a young child stole the show by following Mrs. Joubert perfectly even singing her ad libs. Later in the show, as the audience came on stage near the finale, Nobu showed off his awesome dance moves. This night showed us the miraculous power of gospel music and the gospel message. Each night we closed the show with the refrain: "...anything is possible..." and this night showed us that without regard to the report, God is still working miracles and manifesting His glory throughout the earth. I am exceeding glad to have been there to witness this with my own eyes.
Nobu showed zero signs of any defect and we all knew that the Lord was with him. There was indeed a sweet spirit in the place, residing in Nobu and as the old standard concludes: "without a doubt we'll know that we have been revived as we shall leave this place." It was that night, that the tour took on a whole new purpose, to the glory of the Father! -Fred
Nobu showed zero signs of any defect and we all knew that the Lord was with him. There was indeed a sweet spirit in the place, residing in Nobu and as the old standard concludes: "without a doubt we'll know that we have been revived as we shall leave this place." It was that night, that the tour took on a whole new purpose, to the glory of the Father! -Fred
"It was fun!!!! They are Glory Gospel Singers came from NY. We went to their Christmas concert today. They performed all kinds of gospel music; up-tempo, ballad, and also showed us the beautiful harmonies of a cappella songs.
Nobu was very excited and he was taken to the stage. He danced and sang "Hallelujah" with GGS members in front of 1000 audience members! It was a great surprise and a great memory!
Thank you so much, Glory Gospel Singers! God bless you!"
-Izumi
Originally posted on facebook,this was graciously translated by Glory Gospel Singers fan and SoulProsper Radio's Japan Ambassador, Emi Saeki.
Nobu was very excited and he was taken to the stage. He danced and sang "Hallelujah" with GGS members in front of 1000 audience members! It was a great surprise and a great memory!
Thank you so much, Glory Gospel Singers! God bless you!"
-Izumi
Originally posted on facebook,this was graciously translated by Glory Gospel Singers fan and SoulProsper Radio's Japan Ambassador, Emi Saeki.
The Survey at Sumida
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Sumida's Triphony Hall
The level of ministry on this tour was phenomenal! We had praise reports pouring in almost nightly! With each concert, we could easily tell how lives were impacted positively for the Kingdom. In the attached clip, Mrs. Phylis Joubert reads an audience survey that was turned in at intermission. The audience member said that he couldn't wait to turn his survey in after the show, he had to get it in at intermission. We praise God for using us so mightily to positively affect the wonderful people of Japan. I believe that the fullness of the mantle of international ministry was unleashed on all of us as we ministered across the island of Japan. This video is courtesy of Cortney Richardson. |
SoulProsper Radio in Japan!
While on the road, I recorded three shows. This picture was taken in my hotel room in Hamamatsu, the birthplace of Yamaha and Kawai pianos. Later that day, we took a trip to the Hamamatsu Museum of Musical Instruments.
