LOS ANGELES, CA--(Marketwire - July 21, 2008) - Summer may be heating up, but Al Jarreau
has Christmas on his mind. This fall, the seven-time Grammy winning
vocalist will release his first-ever Christmas album -- his first album of
newly recorded music since 2006's sensational "Givin' It Up" with George
Benson. "AL JARREAU CHRISTMAS" includes the singer's distinctive vocal spin
on a dozen yuletide classics. On October 14, this holiday collection will
be available from Rhino Records at all physical outlets for a suggested
list price of $18.98. The digital release will be available for $9.99.
"AL JARREAU CHRISTMAS" opens with "Winter Wonderland," written by Felix
Bernard and Richard B. Smith in 1934 for Guy Lombardo, who hit #2 with the
song's timeless melody. The album is packed with festive favorites
including "The Christmas Song," "Come All Ye Faithful," and "White
Christmas," the ageless tune written by Irving Berlin and first sung by
Bing Crosby in the 1942 musical, "Holiday Inn." The album also features
Jarreau's versions of "Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas," "Carol Of
The Bells," "Hark The Herald Angels Sing," "Some Children See Him" and
"Gloria In Excelsis," a sacred song used in the Roman Catholic Mass.
After singing with Reprise in 1975, Jarreau has become a master of both
studio and stage. The only artist to ever win Grammy awards in pop, jazz
and R&B, Jarreau is one of the most exciting and critically acclaimed
performers of our time. During his career, Jarreau has earned scores of
awards and accolades from around the world, including a platinum album,
"Breakin' Away" (1981), and four gold albums -- "This Time" (1980),
"Jarreau" (1983), "High Crime" (1984) and "L Is For Lover" (1986). In
February 2008, Jarreau handpicked his favorite romantic tunes for "LOVE
SONGS." Spanning three decades, this 14-song compilation is available now
from Rhino.
Jarreau was recently featured on opening night of the Playboy Jazz Festival
at the Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles. This year marked the 30th anniversary
of the renowned festival, which was emceed by Bill Cosby. He will embark on
a tour of Southeast Asia in September and the United States in December.
For further information regarding "AL JARREAU CHRISTMAS," please contact
Christoph Buerger in the Rhino Records Media Relations Department at (818)
238-6248 or
christoph.buerger@wmg.com
"AL JARREAU CHRISTMAS ALBUM"
Track Listing
1. "Winter Wonderland"
2. "Hark The Herald Angels Sing"
3. "White Christmas"
4. "Carol Of The Bells"
5. "Oh Come All Ye Faithful"
6. "The Christmas Song"
7. "I'll Be Home For Christmas"
8. "Gloria In Excelsis"
9. "Christmas Time Is Here"
10. "Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas"
11. "Some Children See Him"
12. "The Little Christmas Tree"
Contact Information: CONTACT:
Christoph Buerger
PHONE: (818) 238-6248
EMAIL:
ARTWORK: http://www.rhino.com/media