John P. Kee & New Life: Tiny Desk Concert

Pastor John P. Kee’s music is essential to understanding the heartbeat of gospel. In this Tiny Desk performance, the genre’s sacred pillars—call and response, rich modulation, precise phrasing, choir-driven moments, and full-bodied praise—are on vivid display. Whether standing alone or leading a choir, Pastor Kee’s commanding voice and praise-first songwriting have anchored his ministry for nearly four decades.

Backed by a four-piece band and a seven-person choir, the set gracefully moves between traditional roots and contemporary fire. “I Believe” and “Lily in the Valley” turn the Tiny Desk into an old, wood-floored country church, while “Life & Favor” and “Standing in the Need” move beyond melody into testimony. The uptempo praise of “Oh How Wondrous” and “Mighty God” lifts the room with joyful reverence, reminding us of God’s power and presence.

Come ready—spirit open, hands ready to clap.

SET LIST

• Jesus Is Real
• Life & Favor
• Oh How Wondrous
• Stand!
• I Believe
• Lily in the Valley
• Clap Your Hands
• Standing in the Need
• Mighty God