“The Best Christmas CD Ever !” Now Makes A Joyful Noise In Online Stores
IMPORTANT NOTE:
We just want to ensure that our listeners understand that THIS page is to provide easy access for those who wish to access the six (6) selections from “Christmas Air” that are available through online stores & streaming ! Please go here for our page about the CD !! Thanks !
In 1998, the CD “Michigan Christmas Air” was a huge success — for Steve DeDoes, for the participating artists, and for the American Lung Association. Now, in time for the holiday season in 2017, DeDoes Music is proud to release a subset of tracks from this CD (some great arrangements, or “covers”, from the CD release are not cleared for online distribution).
“A magnificent effort by DeDoes…(with) outstanding performances by the musicians.”
Robert L. Doerschuk
prominent music reviewer/writer
for Keyboard Magazine, Musician Magazine, and the All-Music Guide
“I enjoyed ‘(Michigan) Christmas Air’…very high-class !”
the late Ernie Harwell
longtime voice of the Detroit Tigers, baseball Hall-of-Famer, songwriter, and a treasured sound of Michigan
Cover Artwork: Tom Petiet / Concept Studio
Links to Online Stores & Streaming:
Apple Music: Link to stream “Christmas Air” from Apple Music
iTunes: Link to “Christmas Air” at iTunes store (complete EP**, individual tracks)
Amazon Music: Link to “Christmas Air” at Amazon.com (complete EP**, individual tracks)
Spotify: Link to “Christmas Air” album page on Spotify
**To get the complete CD package, and ALL of the tracks of “Christmas Air”, CLICK HERE to go to Kunaki.com and order your cop(ies) !
Track List
note: “Christmas Air” presents selected highlights from the complete “Christmas Air” package (access background information about the project, below)
- Hurray For Christmas
- The Air At Christmas
- Go Tell It On The Mountain
- The Bells of Modern Times (Carol of the Bells)
- Let All Mortal Flesh Keep Silent
- Michigan Christmas Air (anthem & title track from the 1998 CD)
credits for contributing featured artists: April Tini (lead), Kristen Ryan, David Fassini, Sue Fassini (backup) vocals on track 1; Jake Reichbart (guitar) on track 1; Ange Smith (vocal) and Don Mayberry (bass) on track 3; Joe LoDuca (guitar) on track 4; David Taylor (drums) is featured on tracks 1, 4.
The Western Brass Quintet performs tracks 2, 5.
“Michigan Christmas Air” presents lead vocals from: Jeffry Moore, Odelia Dunlap, Ange Smith, Harvey Thompson, April Tini, Susie Taylor, Steve DeDoes, and Kristen Ryan; joined by the Northwest Community Gospel Choir of Flint, Michigan. Featured instrumentalists: Pete Kahn (alto sax), Jake Reichbart (guitar), David Taylor (drums), Steve DeDoes (piano/organ), and the Western Brass Quintet.
Composer/Arranger credits: tracks 2, 4, 6 composed by Steve DeDoes, Full Score & 7 Music (BMI); track 1 composed by Don Sebesky, Cymbaline Music (ASCAP), with additional lyrics by Steve DeDoes; tracks 3, 5 are traditional carols. Track 5 arranged by Richard Price; all other arrangements by Steve DeDoes.
Background
There are many stories to tell about “Christmas Air” – regarding the original project, about the outstanding artists (including some who, sadly, have passed in recent years) who took part, and about the legacy of this great collection of music and what it has meant over the years.
Our page about the 2018 CD release provides more background about this music, the contributing artists, and the original 1998 project for the American Lung Association.
link to some of the reviews & testimonials for the ‘Michigan Christmas Air’ CD
You can find “Christmas Air” at your favorite music store. Here are some direct links:
Links to Online Stores & Streaming:
Apple Music: Link to stream “Christmas Air” from Apple Music
iTunes: Link to “Christmas Air” at iTunes store (complete EP**, individual tracks)
Amazon Music: Link to “Christmas Air” at Amazon.com (complete EP**, individual tracks)
Spotify: Link to “Christmas Air” album page on Spotify
**To get the complete CD package, and ALL of the tracks of “Christmas Air”, CLICK HERE to go to Kunaki.com and order your cop(ies) !