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Instrument of Praise was produced by Toronto, Ontario native Roy Oommen and features a host of musicians and singers including Melvin Crispell (Hammond organ), Johnny Nixon (Guitar), Marvin McQuitty (drums) and Gord Lemon (bass) and Scott Trowbridge (Saxophone). Canadian gospel singers Mark Masri, Hiram Joseph, Amoy Levy and Nordene Simon make guest appearances on the album. The music is characterized by the fusion of reggae, jazz, traditional and contemporary gospel rhythms that give support to this diverse collection of songs. Featured are many original songs as well as fresh treatments of several well-known hymns. The title cut Instrument of Praise penned by Jackie Cherian highlights the theme of praise that runs throughout the entire album while the lively reggae medley Teach Me To Dance / I Will Dance gives the project its urban edge.