Album Notes

Jean Grace creates a serene and meditational vibe designed to have you relax and enjoy a quiet moment by the fireplace during the hustle and bustle of the season. All of the songs were chosen from her heart and inspire the real message of Christmas. Jean “backs off her full opera voice” as a softer way to express these beautiful lullaby-like melodies that aren't heard much anymore. Jean recorded everything the old fashioned way, with no produced effects to give you an intimate and organic performance. We think you'll agree, her sound is captivating and soothing like a warm blanket. “An angel sings” is the perfect musical treat for the holidays.

All lead vocals & percussive bells/chimes performed by Jean Grace
All piano performed by Merrill Collins
All songs arranged and produced by Jean Grace with Merrill Collins

1. On the Lips of an Angel/Ave Maria
Music And Text Arr. © 2003, Scott Soper. Published by OCP,
5536 NE Hassalo, Portland, OR 97213. All rights reserved.
Used with permission. Text: Public Domain.
Violin: Scarlet Rivera.

2. All Through the Night
Traditional Welsh Carol. Public Domain.
Electric Guitar: Phil Cordaro.
For my beautiful nieces.

3. Nativity Carol
By Francis Patrick O’Brien. © 1992 by GIA Publications, Inc.,
7404 S. Mason Ave., Chicago, IL 60638, www.giamusic.com,
800.442.1358. All rights reserved. Used by permission.
St. Mark School Children’s Choir members: Samantha
Romo, Dylan Jackson, Tucker Reilly, Emmauel Seifu.

4. Don Oiche Ud I Mbeithil (sung in Gaelic)
Traditional Irish Carol. Public Domain. Violin: Scarlet
Rivera. Bass Recorder: Brice Martin. Penny Whistle,
Uilleann Bagpipes and Bulgarian Drone: Richard Cook.
Guitar: Phil Cordaro. Male Voice Over: Ted Schliessman.
For my brother Leo, who always keeps the music of my family’s
Irish Heritage alive for us.

5. O Little Town of Bethlehem
Traditional hymn by Phillips Brooks, 1835-1893 and Lewis
H. Redner, 1831-1908. Public Domain. Cello: Alisha Bauer.
For my grandmother, Marie O’Brien who always loved this song.
Rest in peace.

6. Gesù Bambino
By Pietro Yon. Public Domain.
Flute and Clarinet: Jeff Driskill.Violin: Scarlet Rivera.
For my mother Jean, who loves the dramatic high notes.

7. In the Bleak Midwinter
Traditional Welsh Carol. Public Domain.
By Gustav Holst/Christina Rossetti. Violin: Scarlet Rivera.

8. The Rocking Carol
Traditional Czech Carol – Hajej, Nynej, Jezisku.
Public Domain. Alto: Maria Vargo.
Tenor: Andrew Bennett. Bass: Gary Denk.
For E. Wayne Abercrombie, director, who introduced this to me.

9. Infant Holy, Infant Lowly
Traditional Polish Hymn. Public Domain.
English Translation by Edith M.G. Reed.
Cello: Alisha Bauer. Violin: Scarlet Rivera.

10. Away in a Manger
Little Children’s Book for Schools and Families, c. 1885.
Attr. To James R. Murray, 1841-1905. Public Domain.
Clarinet: Jeff Driskill. Violin: Scarlet Rivera.

11. O Come, All Ye Faithful
Based on the traditional Latin, Adeste Fideles. John F. Wade,
c. 1711-1786. Tr. by Frederick Oakeley, 1802-1880, alt.
Public Domain. Trumpet & Flugelhorn: Kevin Miller.
My favorite Christmas hymn ever!

12. Silent Night
By Franz Gruber. Public Domain.

Recorded at 4th Street Recording Studio,
1211 4th St., Santa Monica, CA
Engineered by Chris Mullings
Headshot by Jane Emery — Jane@LAsThePlace.com
Make-up by Elizabeth Reynoso and Anne Sweeting
Graphics: Brian Gillespie — GillespieDesignStudio.com