Mississippi Mass Choir

The Profile

Mississippi Mass Choir is an American gospel choir formed in 1988 by Frank Williams in Jackson, Mississippi. The group was assembled via auditions and debuted with a live performance in Jackson. The review references David R. Curry Jr. as musical director and Dorcus Curry Thigpen as conductor on the album discussed.

The choir achieved chart success in gospel; the review states their 1993 live album It Remains To Be Seen received the Soul Train Music Award for best gospel album of 1993 and that Frank Williams died shortly after that album.

Single review praises the Mississippi Mass Choir's 1993 live album It Remains To Be Seen as a peak performance and a powerful example of traditional American gospel. The reviewer highlights Frank Williams' solo work and the choir's ensemble strength. The review situates the album as emotionally moving for both believers and nonbelievers.