Jerry Douglas Jerry Christmas (CD)

(E1 Music) 12 tracks - a touching instrumental masterpiece!

With “Jerry Christmas”, acclaimed Dobro and slide guitarist Jerry Douglas brings his distinctive roots and bluegrass approach to a collection of seasonal favorites. Originally released in 2009, the album features twelve tracks, combining traditional Christmas songs with more contemporary material and giving the familiar repertoire a warm acoustic character. The program includes “The First Noel”, “God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen”, “All Through the Night”, “Do You Hear What I Hear?”, “Santa Claus Is Coming to Town”, “In the Bleak Midwinter”, “Christmas Time Is Here” and “O Holy Night”, alongside “Mary, Did You Know?”, “Maui Christmas” and “Beautiful Star of Bethlehem”. Douglas is featured as the album’s principal instrumentalist, arranger and producer, bringing Dobro, slide guitar and other instrumental colors to the performances. The supporting musicians include Guthrie Trapp, Luke Bulla, Todd Parks and Doug Belote, with Maura O’Connell appearing as a guest vocalist. “Jerry Christmas” is an inviting seasonal set for listeners who enjoy Christmas music with a strong bluegrass, country and acoustic roots flavor.