Carl MaultsBy is the musician at the historic St. Luke's Episcopal Church in Washington, D.C. He has been a member of the Standing Commission on Liturgy and Music. MaultsBy is founder of Rejoicensemble! a not-for-profit chamber vocal ensemble dedicated to the performance, preservation, and development of African American sacred music, and dedicated to developing and showcasing the works of contemporary African American composers. He holds a DFA in music and mathematics, and a Masters in Jazz/Commercial Composition from Manhattan School of Music. He has written for Broadway, film, and television including an HBO special on Harry Belafonte. He is in demand as a composer, choral director, and workshop leader. He lives in Orlando, Florida.

"This book fills a very large need - and fills it well: church musicians have longed for a book that both clearly and richly could introduce them to the art of authentic Gospel piano playing. Any person who can play hymns in a 'traditional manner' can learn from this well thought-through book, how to play them in a convincing Gospel manner. Bravo to Carl MaultsBy for a job well done!"—Ed Green,Professor of Jazz Composition, Manhattan School of Music, New York