Charles Jenkins Talks About Creating a Timeless Christmas Record

Gospel music veteran Charles Jenkins has released a brand new Christmas EP. With a big band and jazzy production, Jenkins hopes these songs will have a timeless quality to them. The production calls to mind the greats of yesteryears, such as Nat King Cole, Frank Sinatra, Count Basie. "A Charles Jenkins Christmas" (Inspired People) is now available on all digital platforms (Listen: https://smarturl.it/ACJChristmas).
"I wanted to produce some new Christmas music that has the potential to be timeless," Jenkins said when asked why he chose this classic genre "I am fascinated by the smooth classic works of Nat King Cole, Frank Sinatra, Count Basie, Duke Ellington, Cab Calloway and others. I wanted to try to pay homage to their impeccable blueprint in the 21st century. I want to create art that is warm, classic, and celebratory in a sophisticated way. I feel like my producer Sam Williams and my amazing team of talented musicians, transcribers, and arrangers nailed it."
Jenkins composed all the songs on the five-track set. It opens with the bouncy "It's Christmas Day" which showcases nimble ivory-tickling, a bold brass section, and a suave upright bass. It's followed by the jump number, "Let's Dance," a dazzling duet with Lena Byrd Miles that feels as thrilling as a Fred Astaire-Ginger Rogers dance routine. The ballad, "Under the Christmas Sky" is a majestically orchestrated song about the Christ child's birth. "The Christmas Hop" is a rollicking tune that recalls Cab Calloway's Swing tracks like "Hi De Ho Man." The project concludes with a tear-jerking soul ballad, "Christmas Ain't the Same" that nostalgically recalls holiday memories with loved ones who have passed away. It's a brilliant collection of new classics.
Fans can see Jenkins on stage and screen this season. He performs on "The Stellar Tribute to the Holidays" television program currently running in syndication through the end of the year. It airs nationally on December 25, 2021 @ 1 PM EST/ 12 PM CST on the BOUNCE television network. After Christmas, Jenkins hits the road in ALW Entertainment's "Joyful Holiday Experience" concert tour that also features The Clark Sisters, Marvin Sapp, Le'Andria Johnson, and Ricky Dillard. Ticket information: http://www.alwe.com/joyful-holiday/
12/26 @6:00 PM House of Hope, Chicago, IL
12/30 @7:30 PM DAR Constitution Hall, Washington, D.C.
12/31 @6:00 PM Chesapeake Employers Insurance Arena, Baltimore, MD
01/01 @6:00 PM Liacouras Center, Philadelphia, PA
01/02 @ 4:00 PM Hampton Coliseum, Hampton, VA
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