Christmas Treats by Jen Hodge All Stars
The Jen Hodge All Stars' "Christmas Treats" EP features 3 carols in original swinging traditional jazz arrangements and a new rendition of the 1924 tune "Santa Claus Blues", which was the earliest example I have been able to find of a commercial Christmas song. I used a different lineup of musicians for each track, through which I aimed to both showcase the amazing community of musicians we have here in Western Canada's traditional jazz scene, and give the whole recording the feel of a "jazz family gathering" in the spirit of getting together at Christmas. Of the 15 musicians involved in this little project, the youngest was 18 and the oldest was 89. We all learn a lot from one another all the time, and I think that is a very special, unique, and invaluable characteristic of what we foster here in this particular musical community. I hope that feeling comes through when you listen to these treats! :)
-Jen
Tracklist
| 1. | Il Est Né, Le Divin Enfant | 4:09 |
| 2. | God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen | 2:56 |
| 3. | Jolly Old Saint Nicholas | 4:04 |
| 4. | Santa Claus Blues | 4:06 |
Credits
Personnel:
Track 1: Lloyd Arntzen, soprano saxophone; Josh Roberts, guitar; Don Ogilvie, guitar; Kelby MacNayr, drums; Jen Hodge, bass.
Track 2: Bonnie Northgraves, trumpet; Ben Henriques, tenor saxophone; Dave Taylor, guitar; Nick James, drums; Jen Hodge, bass.
Track 3: Kayden Gorden, trumpet; Joseph Abbott, clarinet; Sky Lambourne, trombone; Arnt Arntzen, guitar; Aaron Levinson, tambourine; Jen Hodge, bass.
Track 4: Brad Shigeta, trombone; Sky Lambourne, trombone; Arnt Arntzen, guitar; Aaron Levinson, tambourine; Jen Hodge, bass & vocals.
All arrangements by the Jen Hodge All Stars.
Recorded by Andrew Smith at Vancouver Live Sound, Vancouver, BC, October 2nd & November 4th, 2016.
Mixed by Andrew Smith & Randy Richard Kramer.
www.vancouverlivesound.com
Mastered by Tony Chamberlist at Brown Bag Music / Treetops Studio.
Graphic Design by Pomona Lake.
Illustrations by Shawna Mauchline.
Produced by Jen Hodge.
www.jenhodgebass.com
