{"id":85260,"date":"2023-12-19T11:34:59","date_gmt":"2023-12-19T10:34:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/essentiallypop.com\/epop\/?p=85260"},"modified":"2023-12-19T11:35:00","modified_gmt":"2023-12-19T10:35:00","slug":"the-essential-advent-calendar-december-19-imani-records-release-holiday-extravaganza-produced-by-orrin-evans","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/essentiallypop.com\/epop\/2023\/12\/the-essential-advent-calendar-december-19-imani-records-release-holiday-extravaganza-produced-by-orrin-evans\/","title":{"rendered":"The Essential Advent Calendar – December 19: Imani Records Release \u2018Holiday Extravaganza\u2019, Produced By Orrin Evans"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

It’s been over ten years since\u00a0Imani Records\u00a0released a Holiday recording. During the pandemic, Imani label mates, friends, and family gathered at the historic\u00a0Sear Sound Recording Studio\u00a0to record a live concert to be streamed on Christmas Eve 2020. The stream was a beautiful way to safely fellowship with everyone from our homes. Three years later, the audio from that stream will be available only on Bandcamp. Take a trip to\u00a0Bandcamp<\/a> and purchase your download of\u00a0Holiday Extravaganza. You won’t be disappointed!\u00a0<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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GRAMMY\u00ae\u00a0nominated Orrin Evans produced\u00a0Holiday Extravaganza\u00a0for Imani Records and features the combined talents of bassist\u00a0Jonathan Michel, Alex Claffy, Ben Wolfe, Mark Kelly\u00a0and\u00a0Matthew Parrish, special guests like guitarist\u00a0Marvin Sewell, organist\u00a0Shedrick Mitchell, drummers\u00a0Mark Whitfield II,\u00a0Nasheet Waits, and\u00a0Anwar Marshall. Acclaimed arranger\u00a0David Gibson\u00a0contributed some outstanding horn arrangements to add to the various textures of these extraordinary musicians. Imani artist\u00a0Caleb Curtis\u00a0is featured throughout the record, with particular attention paid to his transforming version of Dreidel. Vocalists\u00a0Michelle Lordi, Alexia Bomtempo, Milton Suggs, TC III, Christine Devine,\u00a0and\u00a0JD Walterbring a fresh reading to various holiday favorites. The legendary\u00a0George Cables\u00a0blesses us with a mesmerizing reading of “Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas” to complete the family celebration. You are guaranteed a relaxing, eclectic, and festive playlist sure to be the perfect soundtrack for your holidays with the purchase of Imani Records\u00a0Holiday Extravaganza.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

IMANI RECORDS HOLIDAY EXTRAVAGANZA <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. Boas Festas (featuring Alexia Bomtempo)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Dreidel Song (featuring Shedrick Mitchell and Caleb Wheeler Curtis) 3. O Tannenbaum (featuring Milton Suggs)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

4. We Three Kings (featuring Shedrick Mitchell, Mark Kelly and JD Walter) 5. Let It Snow (featuring Marvin Sewell and Nasheet Waits)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

6. This Christmas (featuring Christine Devine)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

7. Holly On The Ivy (featuring Imani Records All Stars)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

8. Blue Christmas (featuring Michelle Lordi)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

9. What Are You Doing NYE (featuring TCthe3rd)<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

It’s been over ten years since\u00a0Imani Records\u00a0released a Holiday recording. During the pandemic, Imani label mates, friends, and family gathered at the historic\u00a0Sear Sound Recording Studio\u00a0to record a live concert to be streamed on Christmas Eve 2020. The stream was a beautiful way to safely fellowship with everyone from our homes. Three years later, the audio from that stream will be available only on Bandcamp. Take a trip to\u00a0Bandcamp and purchase your download of\u00a0Holiday Extravaganza. You won’t be disappointed!\u00a0<\/p>\n

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