James E. Moore Jr.

James Edward Moore Jr. (April 27, 1951 – August 14, 2022)[1] was an American Black Catholic composer, singer and music pedagogue from LaCrosse, Virginia. His 1983 composition, the Communion hymn and psalm "Taste and See", is frequently sung in churches worldwide.[2][3][4]

  1. ^ Sohn, Mary Ellyn (August 28, 2022). "Dr. James E. Moore, Jr" (PDF). Middletown, Ohio: Holy Family Parish. Retrieved February 16, 2023.
  2. ^ "James Moore Biography". GIA Publications. Retrieved February 16, 2023.
  3. ^ Hawn, C. Michael (May 22, 2013). "History of Hymns: Eucharist hymn reflects black gospel tradition". Discipleship Ministries. Retrieved December 12, 2020.
  4. ^ Tinner-Williams, Nate (November 20, 2022). "Dr. James E. Moore Jr., 'Taste and See' hymnwriter, to be remembered with Memorial Mass on Sunday in Cincinnati". Black Catholic Messenger. Retrieved February 16, 2023.