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The Geary Faggett Ensemble


The Geary Faggett Ensemble, a popular Christian group and ministry was formed by Composer and Songwriter, Rev. Geary Lanier Faggett in the early 70's. Geary Lanier Faggett, was trained in classical music. A consummate pianist, he is known to many by Geary Lanier, who penned the popular song "If We Never Pass This Way Again" recorded by Rodena Preston and the late Rev. James Cleveland. “Fellowship”, a song written by Geary made it’s away around the world as a featured song on Whitney Houston’s tour, who was also a fan of Geary’s and his singers.
    
Geary Lanier, along with his sister Vonciele Faggett and the members of the Geary Faggett Ensemble (including alternate singers) are well known in the entertainment industry. Trained by Geary Lanier, Geary and all of his singers are music industry pro's and solo Artists whose names and faces can be seen and heard with the most iconic and popular Artists  in the music and film industries, including Michael Jackson, Diana Ross, Madonna, Glady's Knight, Whitney Houston, Andrae Crouch, Stevie Wonder, Bob Dylan, Quincy Jones, Elton John, Brandy, Faith Evans, El Debarge, BeBe and CeCe Winans, Dionne Warwick, Patti LaBelle, and the list goes on. Collectively, the music history within this group is astound-ing. 

Their contribution to popular music in all genres is uniquely recognized in the signature sound heard on hits like “Man In The Mirror”, “Like A Prayer”, “Heal The World”,  Whitney Houston HBO South Africa, “The Earth Song” , the theme song for Amen, and the Color Purple "God Is Trying To Tell You Something" just to name a few.

As one of the most sought after keyboardist in the music industry. Geary's music and songs were considered to be the "newest sound in the gospel and christian community" as young people and adults flocked to any concert featuring The Geary Faggett Ensemble. Geary was genius at choosing just the right singers and teaching them to blend together, forming a sound that was new to the music community. Coupled with the message of the Gospel of Jesus Christ and a ministry aimed at the youth, The Geary Faggett Ensemble became a household name in the Gospel community, and led thousands of young people to Christ.

 

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