Arr. By Mack Wilberg / Adapted By Brad G. Smith

This Austrian carol I first learned from my mother, who had a beautiful soprano voice.  She learned “Still Still Still” in her Austrian village choir as a young girl.  Masa Fukuda and his brilliant One Voice Children’s Choir makes you feel like you are on a hill with stars and shepherds.   The great Mack Wilberg gave birth to this arrangement, but Brad Smith adapts it beautifully for vocal solo.

Arrangement By Matt Harris

Written in 1937 by Irving Berlin for the movie “On The Avenue” with Dick Powell and Alice Faye.   I have updated the piece a bit for the 21^st Century, and it just gives me such joy to sing it!   Our band of generous players, Rich Ruttenberg, a pianist for Streisand, Bob Sheppard a favorite of Stevie Wonder’s on saxophone, John Ferraro on drums and the great Trey Henry on upright bass, get the credit for the song’s wonderful groove.  Matt Harris?  FABULOUS arrangement.

Arr. Brad Smith

Previously recorded in 2016, we produced this great arrangement at the old A&M Records’ Studio B in Hollywood.  Carole King’s “Tapestry” album was recorded there.  John Lennon, Joni Mitchell, The Carpenters, Quincy Jones, Sting, Stevie Wonder, and dozens of others made historic records in that room.  It was a privilege to pull out their well-used tube microphones….and sing.  Artists still book the room simply?  For good luck.

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Arr. by Bill Elliott

This great piece was nearly abandoned.   I started composing  “Christmas At Last” during production, when I couldn’t sleep.  It was still unfinished when recording began in Los Angeles.  Sitting alone at 6:30am at an out-of-tune grand piano, in a Los Angeles grand lobby, the last lines finally came.

I nearly shelved the song thinking it was a near miss.  Tony Award -winning arranger Bill Elliott and LA copyist Liz Finch heard my rough recording and joined my daughter Abby in encouraging that I record it.   Bill worked through the night to make sure “Christmas At Last” was completed on time.

Arr. Bill Elliott,  Featuring Concert Pianist Robert Thiem

Arranger Bill Elliott lifts us all onto the set of Paramount’s movie “White Christmas” with his stunning arrangement.   I hope you truly enjoy it. Such a privilege to sing this much-loved standard.  Rosemary Clooney starred with Bing Crosby in this famous movie.  I was lucky enough to meet her when she was still performing in concert.  We must have talked for two hours!  She was such a spectacular person, and a woman who “never knew a stranger.”  Thanks Bill for an astonishing arrangement of these two songs from a movie that always means….Christmas has arrived.

Arr. Brad Smith

Often known as “Infant Lowly, Infant Holy” the updated lyric of “Stars Were Gleaming” was written for children.  Brad Smith crafted the arrangement contrasting my low alto with the authentic voices of The One Voice Children’s Choir.  It was such a joy to sing with them.  Such a stunning creation of Brad’s.

Arr. Brad Smith,  With – Kenneth Cope

Sorry, I didn’t go to a single dance growing up!  The lyrics of this song, and someone’s longing to be asked out for New Year’s Eve…resonates for too many of us!  Love the melody too.

Arr. Brad Smith – Featuring – Dorian Holley

Dorian Holley joins me on this great duet. You have heard him belting out background vocals on Michael Jackson’s hits. Dorian has performed with Michael Jackson, Rod Stewart, Linda Rondstadt, James Taylor, Coldplay and others.  He has been a vocal director on American Idol and other shows.  Dorian’s great voice has such range and timbre.  His heart is as big as his talent.  A real treat to sing with you Dorian.

Arr. Brad Smith

My mother passed away suddenly on Christmas Eve a few years ago. I had planned to sing “Til The Season’ for our family Christmas that year, but it went unsung.  Its time has finally come.  While it has been recorded by Kenny Rogers, Reba McEntire, and Amy Grant, it will always have special meaning to me.   Cherish every holiday moment you have.