Alphabetical Four

Based in New York City, the Alphabetical Four were a high-quality black gospel quartet firmly rooted in the Jubilee style of singing, much like their better-known contemporaries the Golden Gate Quartet. From a recording standpoint, the group was fairly prolific, turning out 14 singles for Decca between 1938 and 1943. They also recorded four more sides for Decca, which have remained unreleased. The Alphabetical Four centered around Emory Johnson, who normally provided lead vocals for the group, and was also the group's musical arranger. In addition to Johnson, other known perso...