Tramaine Hawkins
To A Higher Place
Arranged By – Marty Paich, Tramaine Hawkins
Backing Vocals – L.A Love Crusade Choir
Producer – David Paich, Marty Paich
7:07
2 Who's Gonna Carry You
Backing Vocals – Eve Nelson, Tramaine Hawkins
Engineer – Allen Sides
Producer – David Paich, Eve Nelson, Marty Paich
Written-By – Diane Scanlon, Eve Nelson
5:18
3 That's Why I Love You Like I Do
Producer – Jeremy Lubbock
Written-By – Alex Brown, Patrick Henderson
4:57
4 Trees
Producer – Richard Evans (2)
Written-By – Joyce Kilmer, Oscar Rasbach
3:54
5. I Found The Answer
Lead Vocals – Mahalia Jackson, Tramaine Hawkins
Producer – David Paich, Marty Paich
Written-By – Johny Lange
4:11
6. Touch Me
Producer – David Paich, Marty Paich
Written-By – Alex Brown, Patrick Henderson
4:30
7 Stand Your Ground
Producer – Benny Diggs, Joseph Joubert
Written-By – Benny Diggs, Joseph Joubert, Tramaine Hawkins
4:19
8 Aim Your Arrow High
Producer – Jeremy Lubbock
Written-By – Denise Rich, George Lyter, Jerico DeAngelo, Michael O'Hara
4:50
9 I Don't Wanna Be Misunderstood
Producer – Benny Diggs, Joseph Joubert
Written-By – Denise Rich, Mary Unobsky, Michael O'Hara
4:00
10 It's Never Too Late
Featuring – Ossie Davis
Producer – Jeremy Lubbock
Written-By – Aaron Schroeder, David Grover (3)
5:48
Label: Columbia – CK 57876
Format: CD, Album
Country: US
Released: 1994
Genre: R&B Gospel, Soul
Style: Gospel-Soul
Released in 1994 on Columbia Records, Tramaine Hawkins' To a Higher Place is a critically acclaimed, Grammy-nominated contemporary gospel album (Best Contemporary Soul Gospel Album) that showcases her powerful, commanding vocals.
The album peaked at No. 4 on the US Billboard Top Gospel Albums chart, blending traditional gospel roots with modern soul. It features a notable, posthumous duet with Mahalia Jackson on "I Found The Answer," using a 1959 recording.
Production: Produced in part by Marty and David Paich, the project features high-quality arrangements on tracks like "Amazing Grace" and "Who's Gonna Carry You".
Style: The album is praised for blending traditional gospel, jazz, and blues elements, allowing Hawkins to demonstrate her vocal range and power.
Legacy: To A Higher Place marked a significant moment in her career as one of the first gospel artists to sign with a major label like Columbia during that period.
It is highly regarded by listeners for its emotional depth and vocal excellence, with some tracks, such as her rendition of "Amazing Grace," frequently highlighted as standout performances.