Reviewed by Stephen Luff

Jonathan needs very little introduction to attendees of events such as Spring Harvest and he is also, of course, an established opera singer. This is album 12 since his debut 'Classic Hymns' in the early '90s. 'It Is Well' presents well-known worship songs and hymns such as "In Christ Alone" (Getty/Townend) and "Take My Life" (Havergal) alongside mainstream MOR evergreens like "Wind Beneath My Wings" and Carole King's "You've Got A Friend". The difference between Jonathan and other purveyors of smooth easy listening is his interpretative powers make each song his own while there is considerable freshness in the arrangements. His voice is everything you would expect from such an accomplished artist, sounding as rich and full as ever. The opera singer that tries to cross the musical divide between classical and pop is walking a very thin line, however Jonathan makes it his own category!

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