A fine rendition of the Jay Livingston/Ray Evans composition of "Silver Bells."  JR and Danny Schembre have been a staple of the local music scene for many years.  They met when both were in the US Air Force jazz bands and this was first presented to local ears at the Harry and Linda George House Concert Series, that ran from 2007-2015.  It features JR on vocals and Danny on flute.

A Caring Community Christmas

10-  Silver Bells - JR & Danny Schembre

This is a fine version of the Christmas classic written by Vince Guaraldi and Lee Mendelson for the 1965 TV special 'A Charlies Brown Christmas.'  Performed by the After Hours, the ensembles feature Cary Gray on vocals, with Michael Gray (bass), Matt Kincaid (guitars), and Greg Martin (percussion, vibes).

Christmas Time is Here

This is an adapted version of the classic Ukranian Christmas carol (circa 1914) 'Carol of the Bells'.  The song "Blue Carol" features Bob Green doing all the instruments, with Danny Erkman, Sr., doing the percussion and drums.  Bob was also the recording engineer and studio producer from his Area 51 Studios.

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Bob Green / BLUE CAROL

Gina Moore does a fine rendition of 'A Cradle in Bethlehem.'  This song was written by Albert Bryan and Larry Stock.  It was composed by Ralph Carmichael and recorded originally in 1966 by Nat King Cole.  Along with Ms. Moore, doing the rest of the music and production is Bob Green and Area 51 Studios.  Album design is by Deborah Doleh.

05- Cradle In Bethlehem - Gina Moore

This classic Christmas carol has been a mainstay in Christmas music since Father Joseph Mohr wrote it, as a poem, in 1816.  In 1818, Mohr brought the words to Franz Gruber, a local organist and composer, to compose the song for a guitar accompaniment for the Christmas service.  The organ had been damaged in a local flood.  Matt Kincaid, guitarist with After Hours Jazz, does this fine arrangement, keeping with the original character of this iconic tune.

Silent Night

"Jesus Oh What a Wonderful Child" is a Black Gospel-styled Christmas song of unknown origin. Some collections list it as being of traditional African American origin. At least one source claims that it was written by Sister Margaret Allison of the Angelic Gospel Singers, an African American recording and performing group in the early 1950s, although this cannot be confirmed. It is possible that Allison's original song, "Glory to the Newborn King," recorded with the Angelics on Gotham Records, over the years has morphed into "Jesus, Oh, What a Wonderful Child." Mariah Carey recorded the song for her Christmas album in 1994.  Here is Carl Rodenberg & Friends doing a rousing version of the Christmas Classic.  Featured is Carl on piano and vocals, Tommy Stillwell (guitar), Jon Rochner (bass) and Mickey Grimm (drums) provide the rhythm section.  On backing vocals are Mitch Matthews, April Smith, and Kathy McGarrh.

06-  Jesus What A Wonderful Child - Carl Rodenberg

"Loud Mouth Woman" is a staple on the set list for Blues 4 U.  The song, originally from Omar and the Howlers' 1990 'Monkey Land,' always rips the joint up when the band does it.  Featured here is Big Jon Rochner (vocals, bass) with wizard licks from Tommy Stillwell (guitars) and saxy bombast from Roy Carter (saxophone).  Along with Carl Rodenberg (keys) and Danny Erkman (drums) Blues 4 U was a featured act at the 2017 River Basin Blues Blast.

Loud Mouth Woman

"Christmas Time is Here" is a song that was written by Vince Guaraldi and Lee Mendelson for the 1965 television special 'A Charlie Brown Christmas.'  This fabulous rendition is done by After Hours Jazz.  It features Cary Gray (vocals), Michael Gray (bass), Matt Kincaid (guitar), and Greg Martin (drums, percussion & vibes)

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