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STOWTOWN RECORDS ANNOUNCES THE FORMATION OF MOUNTCLEAR JAZZ


StowTown Records Announces Formation of Mountclear Jazz


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NEWS SOURCE: StowTown Records
July 11, 2025

Nashville, TN - What happens when some of Nashville’s most renowned studio musicians come together to make great music for the fun and creativity of it? You end up with some amazing songs that just can’t be kept hidden away in a vault!

That’s exactly what happened when Grammy-nominated, Dove and Emmy award-winning producer/composer/musician Kris Crunk decided to post a fun clip on social media — something he had recorded to scratch his own creative itch. His saxophone wielding fellow musician, Gabriel Bello, saw the post and suggested they get together to collaborate on the Jazz-heavy tune. They rounded out their collective with masterful guitarist, Dave Cleveland, and recorded a beautiful rendition of songwriter Geron Davis’s "In the Presence of Jehovah." Davis is happy they chose one of his beloved tunes and shared, "When three of the greatest musicians on the planet, who also happen to be friends of mine, decide to record together, you know the result will be pure magic! When they also decide to do a song I wrote - the feeling is indescribable. The sound of these gifted guys is absolutely amazing. When I first heard the cut of 'In The Presence of Jehovah,' all I could do was smile. The arrangement and the playing is so incredibly moving. Three amazing musicians have taken a song we wrote over forty years ago and have brought it to life in a fresh, new way. I bet it will make a lot of people smile!"

When multi-Grammy nominated and Dove-award winning producer Wayne Haun caught wind of what they were up to, it was only natural for him to present the song to his StowTown Records label partners. The rest, as they say, is history.

Today marks the release of the very first single from Mountclear Jazz. With a longtime love for and early influence of the Brentwood Jazz offerings from the 80s and 90s, Kris Crunk is thrilled about bringing these fresh arrangements of familiar tunes to the forefront of the instrumental market. He expressed his excitement about the new venture, "We’ve always been the behind-the-scenes guys, so this is a fun opportunity for us to just express ourselves and make the kind of music we want to make. Hopefully, it will be an effort that blesses people, a project that’s musically interesting and an experience they can truly enjoy." He continued, "None of us set out to be artists, but as more people have gotten involved, we’re just trying to include as many friends and great musicians as we can. We want to keep the bar high and create something beautiful together, a collaboration we can all be proud of, and who knows? Maybe it will continue to grow and we can share it even more widely, maybe even take it on the road someday."

Haun also shared his enthusiasm for the collaborative genius, "I've worked with Kris and Dave for years. They're the best of the best. I knew when I heard what they were cooking up in the studio that StowTown would want to be involved in releasing it, and we have more great music coming from Mountclear Jazz."

Distributed exclusively by Sony/Provident, "In the Presence of Jehovah" is available on digital platforms worldwide. Stream it here today!
LINKS:
https://mountclearproductions.com/mountclear-jazz
https://instagram.com/mountclearjazz
ABOUT MOUNTCLEAR JAZZ
Mountclear Jazz is a collective of world-class musicians breathing new life into beloved Christian songs through smooth, sophisticated jazz arrangements. Inspired by the legacy of groups like Yellowjackets, Snarky Puppy and records from Brentwood Jazz they grew up listening to, their aim is to create fresh, soul-stirring interpretations that honor both the spirit of the original songs and the richness of jazz tradition. Their debut single, "In the Presence of Jehovah," offers a lush, instrumental take on the beloved worship favorite by Geron Davis—crafted with care, groove and reverence. It's the first of many in a series designed to bring beauty, inspiration and peace to listeners of faith and jazz alike.
ABOUT STOWTOWN RECORDS
StowTown Records was founded in 2011 by Ernie Haase and Wayne Haun and welcomed partners Landon Beene and Nate Goble in 2014. A powerhouse independent Gospel music label, StowTown is home to renowned pop/Inspirational artists David Phelps, Charles Billingsley, Cana's Voice, TaRanda Greene, Jody McBrayer and Tiffany Coburn, as well as acclaimed comedian Tim Lovelace, and some of Southern Gospel's biggest names, including Ernie Haase & Signature Sound, Booth Brothers, Triumphant Quartet, Doug Anderson, The Browns, The Erwins, Legacy Five, The Kramers, Sunday Drive, The Perrys, The Steeles and The Taylors. Distributed worldwide via Provident/Sony Distribution, StowTown Records artists have garnered GRAMMY® nominations, multiple GMA Dove Awards and chart-topping releases. A burgeoning leader in multi-genre entertainment, StowTown Records launched its newest imprint, StowTown Worship. Created to serve the Church with a diverse range of music and resources, StowTown Worship features renowned genre pioneer The Brooklyn Tabernacle as its flagship artist. For more information, visit stowtownrecords.com.


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