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This Christmas recording is being offered in two different formats and although the version ‘Upon The Highest Bough’ that features all 10 songs is no longer available until next year, you can still purchase the religious format ‘A Simple Offering’ Selections From ‘Upon The Highest Bough’. This makes a beautiful gift and can be found at Kaufers in Seattle or this weekend December 10th & 11th following all the masses at St Anthony in Renton. This disc features the following 5 pieces:

Invocation
Peace Child
Ave Maria-Caccini
I Wonder As I Wander
Ave Maria-Franz Schubert

WHAT’S BEING SAID IN THE MEDIA~Online Press Release posted below~To view complete press release visit The Seattle Times online by searching the phrase in the parenthesis below.

“Merry Christmas, Seattle! Seattle Songstress Sue Bell Rings ‘Upon the Highest Bough’” a Jazz of Sorts Christmas Collection – at Tula’s Restaurant and Nightclub, Named as One of the Best of 100 Jazz Clubs

SEATTLE, Nov. 30, 2010 /PRNewswire/ — Not to be passed up, this impressive album marks Sue Bell’s third recording. This collection of Christmas songs lends itself to a mixture of jazz and classical pieces, beautifully woven together and performed, making it quickly and clearly evident to any listener that everyone involved is equipped with the chops to pull off this challenging combination flawlessly. Featured for the first time, the players that have accompanied the Seattle Songstress for over the past few years at live events are Chris Morton/Piano, Rachael Contorer/Bass, Doug Ostgard/Sax and Flute and Matt Page/Drums.
The album also introduces vocalist Marilyn Takamaru, who sings a harmonic layer to Sue’s melody. The sound created by the two voices is simply exquisite and so reminiscent of something you might hear out of the classic Golden Age happening in the 1940′s and 50′s. Also included are special guests Michael Gray, violinist from Pearl Django, one of America’s most respected and busiest hot style groups; Milo Petersen, performing with some of the world’s finest entertainers and one of Seattle’s favorite guitar players and first call for Jazz Alley Artists coming into town; Steve Allen, seven-time Emmy winner and Grammy nominee on acoustic guitar; and Page Smith, solo cellist for the Pacific Northwest Ballet Orchestra and one of the region’s most beloved chamber musicians.
This is an amazing recording showcasing some of Seattle’s finest talent. Merry Christmas, beautiful Emerald City; this group aims to make you proud!
Join them for a very special evening
Thursday December 9th-7:30-10:30
Tula’s Restaurant and Nightclub
2214 2nd Avenue (between Blanchard and Bell in Seattle’s Belltown neighborhood)
Seattle
206.443.4221
www.tulas.com
Reservations Recommended

‘Upon The Highest Bough’
A Jazz of Sorts Christmas Collection

Tracklist:

1. Sleigh Ride
2. Invocation
3. Peace Child
4. Winter Wonderland
5. I Wonder As I Wander
6. Ave Maria-Caccini
7. River
8. Let It Snow
9. Ave Maria-Franz Schubert
10. Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas/Too late Now

Musician Info:

SUE BELL-Vocals/MARILYN TAKAMARU-Guest Vocalist
CHRIS MORTON-Piano (www.chrismortonmusic.com)
RACHAEL CONTORER-Bass (www.swojo.org/players.html)
MATT PAGE-Drums/Percussions (www.mattpagemusic.tumblr.com)
DOUG OSTGARD-Flute & Sax (en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Doug-Ostgard)

Featuring:
MICHAEL GRAY-Violin (www.pearldjango.com)
MILO PETERSEN-Electric Guitar (www.milopetersen.com)
STEVE ALLEN-Acoustic Guitar-(www.myspace.com/ostgardallen)
PAGE SMITH-Cello-(www.sientehome.com/ibio_page.htm)

ARRANGERS:
DOUGLAS BARNETT/SUE BELL

DIRECTED & PRODUCED BY: SUE BELL
RECORDED: AUGUST 1st & 2nd, 2010
RECORDED & MIXED BY: DAVID LANGE AT DAVID LANGE STUDIOS
MASTERED BY: ROSS NYBERG
CHRISTMAS PAGE/ALBUM ARTWORK: MARILYN TAKAMARU