This page is dedicated to all those who made this project possible. I would like you to meet them. None of this would have been possible without them. This project actually started in 2019 but when Covid hit I had to put it on the shelf. I’m so glad I was able to finish it this year. Below you'll see all of the wonderful people who made, not only the album possible, but the December 9th concert possible as well.
Again thank you for supporting not only the album but the Pregnancy Help Center
In music, "the backline" refers to the sound reinforcement. If that's the case, then these men were the reinforcement that made the concert a success.
Ken Decman and Lonny Gallentine, thank you for your help. Back in May I asked them to help me out and they both eagerly agreed. I am so thankful for your tenacity and patience with me with all the rehearsals and diligence in practicing. I am truly indebted to you for your commitment.
Brother Phil Burno, what can I say my friend. We've just known each other for about 7 years now but it seems like a lifetime. I want to thank you Pastor, not only for your musical contribution but more for your fellowship.
Thank you for always being available to play.
Credits:
Ken and Lonnie played for the Dec 9th CD Debut concert.
Phil Burno, lead guitar on the album for "Joy to the World", "O Tannenbaum" and "What Child is This",
I needed someone who could sing in Spanish and was familiar with boleros and salsa. Sandra Osorio was the obvious choice to record this song, and what a wonderful job she did. After setting the date for the concert I then called Sandra to ask her if she would sing at the concert. Little did I know that two days earlier, she had scheduled a family trip to Columbia to visit her family and even though she tried, she could not change the dates of her departure. What would I do, I really wanted her to sing at the concert.
One day as I was thinking what to do and I wondered if we could make a video of her singing for the concert just like the famous Nat King Cole had sung with his daughter Natalie Cole. The only person that can make it happen is the talented Mark Jacobs. After talking with Mark, he generously offered to video her and one week later, using his awesome talent and Sandra's talented voice, the video was done. Mark I am so very thankful for making this happen and again Sandra thank you,
Credits:
Sandra Osorio lead singer "What Child Is This"
Mark Jacob: videographer for Sandra's video
The Percussionist
Marco
Contreras
Mary's Boy Child
Nelson Carrasquillo
Marcas
Lankford
What is a salsa without the percussionist. I hold these gentlemen in the highest esteem and more than musicians they are brothers. What makes their contribution to the album more special is their fellowship. It just would not be the same without them. Thank you guys
Credits:
Percussionist on the album for "We Wish You A Merry Christmas", "Mary's Boy Child", and "What Child Is This"
The Singers
They are the singers, not just the backup singers. Each one talented in their own right. Thank you Mebra and Jean for always being available to help me with my many projects. Lisa and Leslie, sometimes we have too much fun, thank you for the laughter and the help. Shelly, thank you for trusting me with your voice and the effort to make the concert. Rachael, thank you for always being there to sing with me.
Jean Kisaka
Rachael Waters
Lisa Diaz
Leslie Beisel
Membra Kisaka
Credits:
Leslie Beisel, concert backup singer,
Lisa Diaz, Membra and Jean Kisaka, backup singers on,"We Wish You A Merry Christmas",
"Mary's Boy Child", "Once in Royal's David City".
Rachael Waters, backup singers on "Once in Royal's David City".
Shelly Kemp, lead singer on, "O Tannenbaum"
For over 20 years, Brian has been my guy for mastering my projects. Since my first album in 2006, he talks me off the ledge when I think something doesn't sound right. Now at Rolling Hills Covenant Church, he remains a dear friend.
Thank you sir
Behind The Scenes
Vince Fedor
Brian Johnson
Sam Kisaka
Young man, if you knew what you were getting into you might have said "NO". Sir, I've never been able to play with a horn section or orchestra and your expertise made is possible. Thank you for making the background tracks for the concert. It really put the icing on top of the cake. Thank you again
Mr Vince, who knew that during the peek of lockdowns that we would be able to record the drums for an album still almost two year from getting done. Your knowledge of recording and your 15 microphones on the drums might be a record but you made the drums sound so good. Thank you
What Child Is This
What can I say my friend.......30 years of friendship and fellowship as brothers in Christ and counting. I want to thank you and my family at Hope Chapel for all your encouragement in allowing me to utilize the facilities to record this album. I thank God that we are still able to sing and play together and God willing that will continue.
Once again thank you for always being ready to sing on my projects and who else was I gonna get to sing Mary's Boy Child anyway.
Credits:
Alan Kisaka, lead singer "Mary's Boy Child"
The Backline
Ken Decman
Phil Burno
Lonny Gallentine
Shelly Kemp
Alan Kisaka
Larue Palmer
James Edward Tobin Jr.
Pastor Rick Fasullo and New Hope Fellowship
Larue, thank you for your friendship through the years. From the first time we met at the sunrise service when we did the "gospel thing" I knew we would do more music together. Your voice was the obvious choice for this song and it came out beautiful. Thank you
Nahal, thank you for your willingness and beautiful playing. You
don't realize the difference your violin made to the song. I rarely
have the opportunity to have strings on my projects. Thank you
Credits
Larue Palmer lead singer,
Nahal Taghibeikloo 1st and 2nd violinist
"Once in Royal David's City"
Brother Rick
In the early 1990's we served together up at Youth camp and after 20 year God has brought us back together again. God's timing is perfect.
It's been a special blessing to now be with you now for 10 years plus at New Hope Fellowship with all the New Hope family there.
I want to especially thank you for freedom of being able to use the facilities to record.. I look forward more times together.
Thank you
and that's the rest of the story.........
As a public school music teacher, I was in the auditorium playing the piano and working on some things when out of the corner of my eye I see Mr. James peeking around the door. "I like what you're playing", he said.......and there started our friendship.
In the past year we've played together in a couple of events and with his "more chill" way of playing sax I asked him to play on this song. Thank you James for your wonderful playing and growing friendship.
Credits:
James Tobin, saxophonist
Once in Royal's David City
Mary Did You Know
Nahal Taghibeikloo
Larue Palmer
Larue Palmer