Shekinah Lothar Kosse

• 1 Shekinah 05:18
• 2 First 05:24
• 3 The Secret Wave 05:05
• 4 On Eagles Wings 05:40
• 5 Joyswing 04:58
• 6 All About You 05:19
• 7 O Sacred Head Now Wounded 06:07
• 8 Morning Star 05:49
• 9 Three For One 03:49
• 10 Song Of The Father 04:19
• 11 The World Through Your Eyes 05:35
• Total Runtime 57:23

Info for Shekinah

What happens when three world-class musicians join forces on a project straight from the heart? The result can only be pure musical brilliance. With Shekinah, guitarist Lothar Kosse delivers an instrumental album that sets aside commercial ambitions to focus entirely on the beauty and power of music.

For this recording, Kosse once again brought together an exceptional lineup, as he did on his acclaimed instrumental works One for all, Rockland, Rainmaker, and Prophecies. On drums: the legendary Vinnie Colaiuta, whose playing has inspired and influenced generations of drummers worldwide. On bass: the incomparable Abraham Laboriel Sr., one of the most celebrated and widely recorded bassists of our time.

From the very first note, the energy is undeniable. Colaiuta’s grooves radiate precision and intensity, drawing listeners in with irresistible force. Laboriel lays down the foundation with his unmistakable bass lines— authoritative yet sensitive, weaving through each track like a golden thread. Above it all, Kosse’s melodies unfold: sometimes bursting with virtuosity and fire, sometimes whispering with fragility and grace. His tone is direct, authentic, and instantly recognizable, allowing the guitar to sing with a voice all its own.

Every moment of Shekinah is infused with freedom and passion, as these master musicians unleash their creativity without restraint. The album title itself—Shekinah, meaning “glory”—could not be more fitting. From the majestic orchestral reimagining of O Sacred Head Now Wounded to the soulful, blues-driven Three for One, the record spans a wide, colorful spectrum. Each piece reminds us that music of this caliber speaks more deeply than words ever could.

Lothar Kosse, guitar
Vinnie Colaiuta, drums
Abraham Laboriel, bass

Lothar Kosse
was already dragging his mother's acoustic guitar behind him at the age of one. At six, he was kicked out of the recorder choir and later also out of the mandolin orchestra.

At nine, he taught himself to play guitar, and with tremendous perseverance… At fourteen, he finally got his first electric guitar, which, plugged into the stereo system in the living room, demanded a high degree of parental tolerance. A Jimi Hendrix documentary, which he recorded at the cinema on a small cassette recorder, opened his eyes to the instrument's expressive possibilities.

Lothar gained his first experience playing in various local bands in the Hanover area, is now studying architecture, and has simultaneously been accepted into the popular music program at the Hamburg University of Music and Theatre. His career as a studio guitarist began, giving him the opportunity to explore many different styles and production methods. He soon began arranging and producing for other artists, and in 1988 he had the opportunity to record his first instrumental solo CD, "One for All," with American bassist Abraham Laboriel, with whom he toured Europe a few years later. Meeting Abraham had a profound impact on him, as it was the first time he had witnessed a musician authentically uniting his passion for music and his spirituality.

Alongside his work as an instrumentalist, Lothar began writing songs in which he expressed his musical preferences and his faith in God. These songs found their way into German-speaking countries and, in the following years, became an integral part of a new Christian youth culture.

In 1994, his second instrumental solo production, "Rockland," was released, which Lothar recorded in the USA with Gregg and Matt Bissonette on drums and bass, respectively, as a trio.

In 1996, he founded the "Cologne Worship Night." His idea was to create an alternative Christian music event in the heart of Cologne, to which people from all walks of life were welcome. In the following years, thousands of visitors flocked to the Worship Nights, which were held regularly in almost all of Cologne's trendy clubs, in the city's squares, and in front of the cathedral. From this work, a band emerged with musician friends Sebastian Roth, Daniel Jakobi, Andreas Krause, and (currently) Manuel Halter. The band toured and released numerous recordings, primarily featuring German-language songs. Their first album, "Die Flut" (The Flood), was released in 1995, followed by "Up" in 1998, and then their third CD, "Siehst du das Licht" (Do You See the Light), in 1999.

In 1999, Lothar recorded another instrumental album, "Rainmaker," a spectacular CD production he recorded with drum legend Vinnie Colaiuta and guitar virtuoso Phil Keaggy.

In the fall of 2001, the CD "Lied des Himmels" (Song of Heaven) was released, followed by "Zieh mich höher" (Pull Me Higher) in 2004, "All that sound" in 2006, "Du bist" (You Are) in 2007, and "Land in Sicht" (Land Ahoy) in 2011.

On Lothar's current instrumental CD, "Prophecies," released in 2013, Don Potter, a role model and longtime collaborator, also contributes a guitar solo. This recording, too, was made with a trio, featuring Nir Z on drums and Abraham Laboriel on bass. This production once again clearly demonstrates the essential characteristics of Lothar's music: passion, inspiration, and joie de vivre.

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