An Evening With CroonerEd
With a wonderful blend of classic standards and contemporary influences, "An Evening With CroonerEd" creates a warm atmosphere perfect for relaxation or intimate gatherings. You'll love the smooth, rich vocals, lush arrangements, and unforgettable melodies.
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The amazing Jon Michael Ogletree's wonderful arrangements and poetic piano playing are featured in "The Way You Look Tonight," "Speechless," "It Had To Be You," "That's All," "Bewitched," "Moon River," "Everything's Gonna Be Alright," "What Are You Doing New Year's Eve?" and "It's You I Like."
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The multi-talented Ilya Kipnis provided the music production and arrangements for "All I Do is Dream of You," "Fly Me To the Moon," "Quando, Quando, Quando," "It's Not Unusual," and "What Are You Doing New Year's Eve?" His saxophone playing was featured in "Speechless" and "That's All" and his music production is heard throughout the album and in particular with "It Had To Be You."
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Music producer and arranger, Jim Hawthorne, brought his talent to two of my favorite songs, "And I Love You So" and "I Speak The Name of Jesus." The production of "I Speak the Name of Jesus" is an updated rendition from my father's album which he recorded circa 1970's. The song means a great deal to me and it was a joy to record it in honor of my Dad. "I'll see you and sing with you again on day, Pop."
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Roger Gammon, the primary music producer from my album, "Christmas with CroonerEd," added his wonderful talents to "The Way You Look Tonight."
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Additional talents include:
> South Africa's, Luca Hart, on the electric violin for "Moon River;"
> "Everything's Gonna Be Alright" features Gabriele Cento from Milan, Italy on the acoustic guitar; Chicago based bassist Jacque Harper on the upright bass; and cellist Martin Kutnar from Zagreb, Croatia.
>Isabella Baker from the UK adds her beautiful violins to "I Speak the Name of Jesus."​​​​
A Crooner Ed Christmas
With Jon-Michael Ogletree
Find Inspiration in Every Song
Behind The Album
In the spirit of the holiday season, this album is more than just a collection of songs; it's a
journey through the warmth and joy of Christmas. Ed Thompson, with his mesmerizing voice that has charmed audiences globally, teams up with Jon-Michael Ogletree, whose mastery on the piano is nothing short of legendary. Together, they create a symphony of festive melodies that are bound to become the soundtrack of countless holiday memories.
The album features a blend of classic Christmas favorites and original compositions, each track showcasing the unique chemistry between Thompson's soulful vocals and Ogletree's exquisite piano arrangements. This collaboration is a rare treat, uniting two phenomenal artists in a celebration of the season's spirit.
Credits
Let It Snow, Let It Snow, Let it Snow
White Christmas
Music Production: Eli Keepnice
Band leader and touring side man with over 40 years stage and studio experience. Eli’s main instruments are tenor and soprano saxophones, acoustic guitar, piano, hammond organ, accordion and keys.
The Christmas Waltz
Count Your Blessings
Jesus is My Friend
Silent Night
Arrangements: Jon Michael Ogletree
Vocal Arrangements: Ed Thompson
Grand Piano: Jon Michael Ogletree
Additional Vocal for “Jesus Is My Friend”: Louisa Gamon
Music Production: Roger Gamon
Roger Gamon is a multi-instrumentalist producer/arranger including classical guitar, piano, and a multitude of music production software and programming tools. His daughter, Louisa, adds a very special vocal touch.
O Little Town of Bethlehem
Arrangement: Jon Michael Ogletree
Vocal Arrangement: Ed Thompson
Grand Piano: Jon Michael Ogletree
Flugelhorn: Tony Guerrero
With over 300 album credits including Dick Van Dyke and Paul McCartney, Tony is an exceptional trumpet and flugelhorn player. His specialization is in the “prettier, moodier side of the horn.”