Jaime Cortez

This songbook features instrumentation for piano, guitar, flute, violin, horns and percussion for playing the album Que Alegria/I Rejoiced by Jaime Cortez.

This songbook features instrumentation for piano, guitar, flute, violin, horns and percussion for playing the album Que Alegria/I Rejoiced by Jaime Cortez.

Music from the Scriptures
Transformation—such a powerful word to describe the changes we undergo throughout our lives. With songs that encourage us to leave everything behind and surrender to God's call, Transformation is the perfect title for Jaime Cortez’s new collection. These eight songs for liturgy and worship are drawn straight from the Scriptures.

Music for ministers
Simple, straightforward melodies and lyrics make these songs accessible for praise bands, youth groups and church ensembles to play at retreats, prayer gatherings and even Mass. Featuring musical styles that range from rock with electric guitars to an indie-folk sound with violin and piano, this album is perfect for those who are feeling called to minister in a new way or those experiencing overall change in their lives.

Music about discipleship and trust
The flowing melody and uncomplicated lyrics in “Take Up Your Cross” will enhance any liturgy with its message of discipleship, of following Christ wherever he may lead. “The Servant King” speaks lovingly of Christ’s sacrifice with easy-to-learn lyrics in a captivating folk style. In a similar style that features acoustic guitar, the title track speaks of God's greatness and our struggle to trust the Lord with our lives. It is Jaime's hope that "these songs be prayers of transformation when our God calls us into a deeper level of ministry.”

Track listing
Jeremiah 20 | The Servant King | Take Up Your Cross | All Who Are Thirsty | Transformation | For the Glory of Our God | We Will Follow You | Going Out to All the World

Qué Alegría / I Rejoiced is Jaime's uplifting collection written for a multicultural celebration of Lent, Holy Week and the Easter season. From samba and mariachi to slow bolero and chant, Qué Alegría / I Rejoiced can bring your community together with upbeat and accessible bilingual songs.

This is an incredibly versatile collection, with instrumentation for piano, guitar, flute, violin, horns and percussion. The songs vary in tempo and style, but all are "singable," original melodies that will involve and inspire English and Spanish speakers alike. It includes the theme songs from the 1997 and 1998 Los Angeles Religious Education Congresses.

This collection is a great value because, though it is designed for bilingual liturgies, most of the songs can be easily modified for English or Spanish liturgies. That's like getting two albums for the price of one!

Celebrate rich cultural tapestry through music
Their songs live in our hearts and on our lips... from "Gather Your People" and "Rain Down" to "Our Paschal Sacrifice/El Cordero Pascual." In this incredible collaboration, Bob Hurd, Jaime Cortez, and Eleazar Cortés deliver 12 bilingual titles that celebrate the rich cultures of our diverse Church through the power of music.

Enjoy a unique blend of styles and language
The same artists who brought you Somos el Cuerpo de Cristo/We Are the Body of Christ join with Eleazar to offer a unique blend of both language and musical styles—from folk and rock to mariachi and salsa. Each song captures the voices of all three composers, united in song, and transitions seamlessly between English and Spanish.

Support numerous ritual moments of the liturgy
Ideal for accompanying the entrance and communion processions, "We Who Hunger, Come to the Table" reminds us that in belonging to Christ, we belong to each other. "Every Single Thing We Are" is a beautiful call to offer all that we are to God during the Preparation of the Gifts. Combining Christ's commissioning of the disciples with Psalms 95 and 96, "Go Out to the World" sends us forth to serve and share the Gospel.

Lead your congregation in worship
Give your ensemble the accompaniments and vocal parts they need to lead your congregation in worship with the Gracia y Amor/Grace and Love octavo packet—featuring performance tips, suggested use and bilingual composer notes from Bob, Jaime and Eleazar!

Also available as an MP3 playlist.

Tracks: Donde Dos o Tres/Where Two or Three | Amo Tu Voluntad/I Love Your Commands | Every Single Thing We Are/Todas Nuestras Vidas | By the Power of Your Love/Por Designio de Tu Amor | Vengan, Aclamemos al Señor/Come Before the Lord | Light My Heart/Transforma Mi Vida | We Who Hunger, Come to the Table/Los Que Tienen Hambre Vienen | Que la Gracia y el Amor/May the Grace and the Love | Yo Soy el Pan Vivo/I Am the Living Bread | Te Alabamos, Señor | I Am with You Always/Yo Estaré con Ustedes | Vayan por el Mundo/Go Out to the World

A bilingual, twenty-first century soundtrack for Advent
With Adviento, Jaime Cortez has given Advent a bilingual, twenty-first century soundtrack. Featuring contemporary and Latino styles, these 14 Spanish, English and bilingual songs capture all the color and longing of this hopeful season.

14 new titles, including several Marian songs
Mary figures prominently here, just as she does in the Advent readings. Sung entirely in Spanish, "Ave María" is Jaime's tender new folk-guitar arrangement of the Hail Mary. Another easy-paced ballad, "Nothing Is Impossible" (sung entirely in English) is a beautiful meditation on the Magnificat and God's limitless power.

Spanish, English and bilingual psalms and more
"Let the Lord Enter" is a gospel-style setting of Psalm 24. Powerful and prayerful, the bilingual "Advent Litany" has the assembly sing, "O come, O come," after each of Christ's traditional Advent titles. Opening with a burst of trumpets and Latin percussion, "Ven, O Ven, Emanuel" is a bilingual, Latin-style song inviting all to make straight God's way.

Beautifully recorded CD makes great listening
Produced by Andy Andino, of Who Do You Say I Am, the CD is top-notch, with superb performances on both instruments and vocals. From the opening strains of the instrumental "Waiting Prelude," with its synthesized orchestration, you know you're in for something different. It makes great listening, from start to finish.

A much-needed boost to the Spanish/bilingual repertoire for Advent, Adviento will reward all who sing and hear its original words and melodies.

This 14-song CD by Jaime Cortez and Bob Hurd features English and Spanish songs for liturgical celebration.

Are you ready for this? For 94 minutes of electrifying music packed onto two CDs? For songs that set hearts on fire and challenge you to really live the good news of the Gospel? Get ready to Live It!

This compilation draws together 23 tracks from the biggest names in contemporary Catholic music, including Steve Angrisano, Tom Booth, Sarah Hart, Matt Maher, Jesse Manibusan, Ken Canedo and many others. It also introduces fresh music from 12 talented new artists who capture today's spirit and song.

More than any other album on the market, Live It! captures the wide range of musical styles rooted in Catholic spirituality -- which you can experience continuously online via spiritandsong.com. Featuring sweet ballads, edgy rock, folky pop and everything in between, Live It! doesn't compromise substance for style. These songwriters have drawn from Scripture, and the poetry in their own souls, to express the longing, devotion, struggle and joy we all go through on this wild journey called "faith." Highlights include the Daughters of God in a great cover of Carey Landry's "Hail Mary: Gentle Woman" and Val Limar Jansen in a gospel-style rendition of Jaime Cortez's classic "Rain Down."

Don't just stand there. Hear it! Sing it! Live It!

Unite voices in praise
This MP3 playlist offers all-English, all-Spanish and bilingual recordings of "Enter the Mystery/Entra al Misterio," by Curtis Stephan—featuring Spanish translations from Jaime Cortez. Originally composed as the official theme song for the 2013 Los Angeles Religious Education Congress, this song is a wonderful way to unite the voices of your congregation in praise of our God.

Discover more songs from this gifted composer
From Mass of Renewal to "Benediction" and "Pastures of the Lord," Curtis has given the Church a variety of music to support worship within and outside of the liturgy. Whether you use Breaking Bread or Today's Missal, discover yet another example of why communities large and small turn to this gifted composer for songs to celebrate our faith.

Music from the Scriptures
Transformation—such a powerful word to describe the changes we undergo throughout our lives. With songs that encourage us to leave everything behind and surrender to God's call, Transformation is the perfect title for Jaime Cortez’s new collection. These eight songs for liturgy and worship are drawn straight from the Scriptures.

Music for ministers
Simple, straightforward melodies and lyrics make these songs accessible for praise bands, youth groups and church ensembles to play at retreats, prayer gatherings and even Mass. Featuring musical styles that range from rock with electric guitars to an indie-folk sound with violin and piano, this album is perfect for those who are feeling called to minister in a new way or those experiencing overall change in their lives.

Music about discipleship and trust
The flowing melody and uncomplicated lyrics in “Take Up Your Cross” will enhance any liturgy with its message of discipleship, of following Christ wherever he may lead. “The Servant King” speaks lovingly of Christ’s sacrifice with easy-to-learn lyrics in a captivating folk style. In a similar style that features acoustic guitar, the title track speaks of God's greatness and our struggle to trust the Lord with our lives. It is Jaime's hope that "these songs be prayers of transformation when our God calls us into a deeper level of ministry.”

Track listing
Jeremiah 20 | The Servant King | Take Up Your Cross | All Who Are Thirsty | Transformation | For the Glory of Our God | We Will Follow You | Going Out to All the World

This is the MP3 playlist for Gracia y Amor/Grace and Love.

Celebrate rich cultural tapestry through music
Their songs live in our hearts and on our lips... from "Gather Your People" and "Rain Down" to "Our Paschal Sacrifice/El Cordero Pascual." In this incredible collaboration, Bob Hurd, Jaime Cortez, and Eleazar Cortés deliver 12 bilingual titles that celebrate the rich cultures of our diverse Church through the power of music.

Enjoy a unique blend of styles and language
The same artists who brought you Somos el Cuerpo de Cristo/We Are the Body of Christ join with Eleazar to offer a unique blend of both language and musical styles—from folk and rock to mariachi and salsa. Each song captures the voices of all three composers, united in song, and transitions seamlessly between English and Spanish.

Support numerous ritual moments of the liturgy
Ideal for accompanying the entrance and communion processions, "We Who Hunger, Come to the Table" reminds us that in belonging to Christ, we belong to each other. "Every Single Thing We Are" is a beautiful call to offer all that we are to God during the Preparation of the Gifts. Combining Christ's commissioning of the disciples with Psalms 95 and 96, "Go Out to the World" sends us forth to serve and share the Gospel.

Lead your congregation in worship
Give your ensemble the accompaniments and vocal parts they need to lead your congregation in worship with the Gracia y Amor/Grace and Love octavo packet—featuring performance tips, suggested use and bilingual composer notes from Bob, Jaime and Eleazar!

Tracks: Donde Dos o Tres/Where Two or Three | Amo Tu Voluntad/I Love Your Commands | Every Single Thing We Are/Todas Nuestras Vidas | By the Power of Your Love/Por Designio de Tu Amor | Vengan, Aclamemos al Señor/Come Before the Lord | Light My Heart/Transforma Mi Vida | We Who Hunger, Come to the Table/Los Que Tienen Hambre Vienen | Que la Gracia y el Amor/May the Grace and the Love | Yo Soy el Pan Vivo/I Am the Living Bread | Te Alabamos, Señor | I Am with You Always/Yo Estaré con Ustedes | Vayan por el Mundo/Go Out to the World