Blending elements of Cuban, minimalistic, neoclassic, Celtic, gospel, and jazz, JtO’s solo piano hymn project is the perfect soundtrack for your commute, workout, cookout, quiet time, Bible study, listening party, or prayer meeting. “Him” is a pun that celebrates the One the hymns were written for in the first place, and the multiplicity of styles were deliberately chosen to magnify the countless aspects of our great and beautiful God. Your ears will navigate through medium tempo excursions to reflective, quiet moods, to energetic and robust spins that will keep your heart rejoicing and your mouth agape. John thomas has always admired great pianists, and the list of artists who have inspired him to compose and record these arrangements include Donald Brown, Rubén González, Dave Grusin, Monty Alexander, Harry Connick, Jr., Alexander Courage, Érik Satie, George Frideric Handel, Bernard Herrmann, Jonathan Cain, Ken Medema, Clare Fischer, Oscar Peterson, Herbie Hancock, Chick Corea, and Bill Evans. These new arrangements take the classic hymns in unexpected directions while maintaining the integrity of the inspired original melodies.