Co-produced, arranged and engineered by the AMAZING Vijay Tellis-Nayak at his fantastic studio, Transient Sound, Christmas Is Here features many of the most beloved holiday tunes (“Silver Bells”, “Let it Snow!”, “Sleigh Ride”) done in a variety of styles - there’s something on here for everyone: blues, swing, pop, Bossa Nova, Samba, waltz … even acappella!
Christmas Is Here was a chance for Jen to collaborate with some amazing and accomplished artists! Listen for the debut recording of Los Angeles songwriting sensation Linda Good’s “One Kiss for Christmas” (see below), a duet on “What The World Needs Now” with The Steak House Mints founder and front man, David Sherman, an original vocal arrangement of “Christmas Time Is Here” by Chicago pianist/singer/arranger extraordinaire Mark Burnell, and gorgeous playing by my wonderful band: Vijay (piano/organ), Larry Kohut (bass), Gerald Dowd (drums), and Kraig McCreary (guitars).
Jen Zias
Christmas Is Here CD Release Parties!
Friday, December 4, 2009 / 9:00pm-12:30am
Vijay Tellis-Nayak (piano), Tim Davis (drums)
Saturday, December 12, 2009 / 9:00pm-12:30am
Mark Burnell & Vijay Tellis-Nayak (piano), Tim Davis (drums)
and Krzysztof Pabian (bass)
Palm Court Tea Room and Lounge
140 E. Walton / Chicago, IL / 312-787-2200
Saturday, December 12th will be Jen’s last appearance at
The Drake for the season, make sure you get out to see her!
Watch the video and give them your holiday vote – I DID!
Voting closes Sunday, December 6th, 2009.
The Merry Janes
It’s that time of year again and they’re baaaack! Do you need some lovely 3-part harmony and sparkling personalities to light up your holiday event?! Chicago’s “newest” acapella holiday trio. Kim Revere, Amanda Wolf and Jen Zias have spent the past five years honing their harmonies and knowledge of all-things Christmas as The Jingle Belles. This year, they are venturing out from the North Pole on their own to sing the Christmas spirit into you, one carol at a time. They still have some open dates left for 2009 so make merry and call: 773-754-8565 or eMmail: merry.janes@yahoo.com