Thank you to all who safely lent their talents for this album during the 2020 pandemic.
Thank you to all of my supportive family and friends.
A big thank you to my mom, Sharry Kester, for teaching me strength, love and courage. Without that I wouldn’t be able share my voice & music with the world.
A special thank you to my sister Amanda Kester, for supporting me, believing in me, and encouraging me to pursue my dreams. You’ve always had my back, and as my favorite duet partner since childhood, I could not imagine doing this without you.
A very special thank you to my partner in life, Marcus Lewis. Without you, your talent, drive, encouragement and love, none of this would be possible. I cannot thank you enough for all you have done to help me fulfill my dreams. I am forever grateful.
Thank you - I love you all!
Photos by Andy Schwartz
Artwork by Anna McBath Shelton
credits
released December 14, 2020
Have a Very Merry Christmas
Andrea Lewis, vocals, composer
Marcus Lewis, arranger, trombone
Woodwinds
Matt Baldwin, alto sax, tenor sax, flute (tracks 1, 3, 5, 6, 7, 9)
Mike Herrera, alto sax, flute (tracks 1, 3, 6)
Rich Wheeler, tenor sax (tracks 1, 3, 6, 9)
Adam Larson, tenor sax (tracks 1, 3, 6, 8)
Brett Jackson, bari sax, clarinet (tracks 1, 3, 5, 6, 9)
Matt Otto, tenor sax solo (track 9)
Trombones
Jason Goudeau (tracks 1, 3, 6)
Marcus Lewis (tacks 1, 3, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9)
Grant Morgan (tacks 1, 3, 6)
Recorded in October & November 2020 by Adam Klein & Eddie Moore at Tribe Studios, Kansas City, MO.
Mixed & Mastered by Adam Klein, 1451 Music, Kansas City, MO.
Executive Producer, Marcus Lewis
Andrea Lewis is a vocalist specializing in jazz, classical, popular styles. Some notable venues she has performed at include
Starlight Theater, The Blue Room, The Jewell & Churchill Grounds. She can be heard on Marcus Lewis’ CD “Facing East” & the grammy nominated album "Brass and Boujee".
Her debut Christmas album, "Have a Very Merry Christmas" releases in early December 2020....more
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