Includes the Grand Prize winning track from The John Lennon Songwriting Competition in The World Category- THE BRISS "Play A Little Prayer" is the latest CD from Montreal based composer, keyboardist and singer Joshua Lebofsky. As the title implies it is a collection of ten songs based on the theme of prayers. But don't expect solemn oaths and Amen choruses. It is a rich blend of world music influences, African and Oriental percussion, jazz harmony, some great multilingual singing, deep grooves and some killer soloing from some of Montreal's finest musicians. Sources include North and West Africa, Native American, Judeo-Christian, both sacred and secular influences. The Players: Joshua Lebofsky- Keyboards, piano, vocals, rhythm guitar Toni Albino- Drums Alan Baculis- Bass Manu Pele- Bass and voice Jerry DeVilliers jr.- Guitars Gary Schwartz- Guitar Dessy DiLauro- Voice Nancy Martinez- Voice Richard Lalonde- Tenor Sax, Flute, Bass Clarinet Ron DiLauro- Trumpet Mohammed Abdul Al Khabbyr- Trombone Manu NJock- Percussion ElHaj Diouff- Percussion Yvon Plouffe- Percussion Extensive touring is under way to support "Play A Little Prayer" with a multicultural ensemble of players from around the globe. For more information please visit www.joshualebofsky.ca Track 1 "Cecil's Psalm" appears on the latest compilation CD, Cafe Melies Vol. 4.