The Knights Before Christmas
Album artwork by Alex Sopp
10/29/2021 • 11 tracks • 47 minutes
GUSTAV HOLST (1874-1934), arr. Michael P. Atkinson
1. In the Bleak Midwinter 4:14
NOËL REGNEY & GLORIA SHAYNE, arr. Christina Courtin
2. Do You Hear What I Hear (feat. Wu Man) 3:41
GABRIEL FAURÉ (1845-1924), arr. Christina Courtin
3. "Pie Jesu" from Requiem in D Minor, Op. 48 (feat. Anthony Roth Costanzo) 3:26
TRADITIONAL, arr. Gonzalo Grau
4. Hacia Belén Va Una Burra Rín-Rín (feat. Magos Herrera) 3:27
PRINCE, arr. Christina Courtin
5. Another Lonely Christmas (feat. Krystle Warren) 4:36
Katherine Kennicott Davis (1892–1980), arr. Christina Courtin
6. Little Drummer Boy (feat. I’m With Her3:29
TRADITIONAL, arr. Colin Jacobsen
7. Haneros Haluli 7:23
Adolphe Adam (1803–1856), arr. Christina Courtin
8. O Holy Night (feat. Gaby Moreno) 3:46
TRADITIONAL, arr. Christina Courtin
9. Coventry Carol (feat. Alex Sopp & Christina Courtin) 3:05
BÉLA BARTÓK (1881–1945), arr. Michael P. Atkinson
10. Romanian Christmas Carols, Sz. 57 6:46
VINCE GUARALDI (1928–1976), arr. Dave Nelson
11. Christmas Time Is Here (feat. Christina Courtin)3:39
℗ 2021 Bright Shiny Things
HOLIDAYS WITH THE KNIGHTS
The Knights Before Christmas is a surprising mix of holiday chestnuts and unearthed gems, all arranged and performed with signature Knightsian style.
The album features a diverse group of star collaborators: Krystle Warren, Anthony Roth Costanzo, Magos Herrera, Gaby Moreno, Wu Man and folk trio I’m With Her. The album, produced by Christina Courtin, features lush and inventive orchestrations and arrangements by members of The Knights.
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Press Contact: Paula Mlyn | paula@a440arts.com
The Knights would like to extend deepest appreciation to Debra & Dale Lewis and to Mela & Paul Haklisch for their enduring commitment to The Knights and generous support of this recording.
there are genuinely original ideas here, and those looking for a Christmas release with the side benefit of exploring new ideas will be especially enthusiastic