Rev. Stef and Jubilation

Rev. Stef and Jubilation is a culturally mixed aggregation of auditioned voices committed to singing Black American sacred music with an emphasis on Gospel music. The choir gained international acclaim, touring Japan in July 2002 and 2004, where they ministered through song in several cities. The choir also participated at the 2002 US Open Tennis tournament and had the honor of singing at the funeral of Jazz Great Lionel Hampton. In the same year, Jubilation recorded “live” with the musical genius, Ray Charles. This DVD project, “Ray Charles Celebrates a Gospel Christmas with the Voices of Jubilation”, was originally released in November 2003. A Deluxe Edition CD/DVD released in Winter 2004, climbed to # 2 on the BILLBOARD Gospel Charts. In 2007, Jubilation signed with Habakkuk Records, receiving national distribution from Fontana/Universal Christian Music Group. Their release “The Launch Out Project” debuted nationally on May 13, 2008; a selection from the project garnered Nancey Jackson-Johnson a nomination for “Best Traditional Female Vocalist” at the 2009 Stellar Awards. Rev. Stef and Jubilation participated on the EMI compilation CD, “Oh Happy Day”, singing the title track with Queen Latifah. The CD won a GRAMMY Award, (Best Traditional Gospel Album) in February 2010, along with nominations for Stellar and Dove Awards. Members of Jubilation also participated in Super Bowl XLIV, held in Miami Florida, providing background vocals for Queen Latifah, and on “American Idol Gives Back 2010” with Jeff Beck and Joss Stone. The choir released their new CD, “Just Like Sunday Mornin’!” in 2012. The CD is power packed with a variety of music including praise and worship, message music, traditional and contemporary gospel songs, and hymns. Reverend Stefanie R. Minatee is Jubilation's founder and Artistic Director. For additional information please contact C.P.Rising LLC - Wanda Dixon (cprisingllc@gmail.com) or log on to www.jubilationinc.com. A Press Kit is available upon request. www.jubilationchoir.org Rehearsal Space: Greater Abbysinian Baptist Church Newark, NJ 07112