1999 Andraé Crouch – The Gift Of Christmas
The Gift Of Christmas is an album by Andrae Crouch, released in 1999 on WEA.
Andraé Edward Crouch (July 1, 1942 – January 8, 2015) was an American gospel singer, songwriter, arranger, record producer and pastor. Referred to as “the father of modern gospel music” by contemporary Christian and gospel music professionals, Crouch was known for his compositions “The Blood Will Never Lose Its Power”, “My Tribute (To God Be the Glory)” and “Soon and Very Soon”.
Tracks
1 Oh Come, All Ye Faithful (Traditional) 05:11
2 Christmas Medley (Hugh Martin; Hal Blaine; Mel Tormé; Robert Wells; James Lord Pierpont) 07:30
3 It Came Upon A Midnight Clear (Traditional) 03:33
4 Mary’s Boy Child (Traditional) 05:04
5 Chant Interlude (Andrae Crouch) 00:30
6 Take Me To Jesus (Andrae Crouch; Scott V Smith) 06:02
7 Silent Night (Franz Gruber; Joseph Mohr) 03:48
8 This Christmas (I’ll Be Thinking Of You) (Andrae Crouch; Scott V Smith) 05:11
9 Angels Medley (Traditional) 04:18
10 Bethlehem (The World Is Gonna Hear About You) (Daryl Bennett; Jim Guttridge; Andrae Crouch; Eden Joshua) 05:36
11 More Chant Interlude (Andrae Crouch) 00:27
12 Away In A Manger (James R Murray) 03:07
Biography
Musicians
1 Oh Come, All Ye Faithful
| Bass | Abraham Laboriel Sr |
| Drums | JR Robinson |
| Guitar | Paul Jackson Jr |
| Fender Rhodes | Bill Cantos |
| Piano | Greg Phillinganes |
| Synthesizer | Scott V Smith |
| Vocals | Yolanda Adams |
| Vocals | Andrae Crouch |
2 Christmas Medley
| Bass | Nathan East |
| Drums | JR Robinson |
| Guitar | Paul Jackson Jr |
| Fender Rhodes | Bill Cantos |
| Piano | Greg Phillinganes |
| Synthesizer | Scott V Smith |
| Sax | Kirk Whalum |
| Background Vocals | Carol Dennis |
| Background Vocals | Daniel Johnson |
| Background Vocals | Kim Johnson |
| Background Vocals | Kristle Murden |
| Vocals | Andrae Crouch |
| Vocals | Patti Austin |
3 It Came Upon A Midnight Clear
| Synthesizer | Scott V Smith |
| Vocals | Andrae Crouch |
4 Mary’s Boy Child
| Bass | Abraham Laboriel Sr |
| Drums | JR Robinson |
| Guitar | Paul Jackson Jr |
| Piano | Greg Phillinganes |
| Synthesizer | Scott V Smith |
| Percussion | Alberto Salas |
| Vocals | Tata Vega |
| Piano | Andrae Crouch |
6 Take Me To Jesus
| Guitar | Darrell Crooks |
| Programming | Scott V Smith |
| Vocals | Dana Lewis |
| Vocals | Daniel Barrera |
| Vocals | Daniel Johnson |
| Vocals | Shawn Powe |
| Vocals | Andrae Crouch |
7 Silent Night
| Bass | Nathan East |
| Drums | JR Robinson |
| Guitar | Paul Jackson Jr |
| Fender Rhodes | Bill Cantos |
| Piano | Greg Phillinganes |
| Synthesizer | Scott V Smith |
| Percussion | Alberto Salas |
| Background Vocals | Daniel Johnson |
| Background Vocals | Kandy Johnson |
| Background Vocals | Kim Johnson |
| Background Vocals | Krystal Johnson |
| Vocals | Andrae Crouch |
8 This Christmas (I’ll Be Thinking Of You)
| Guitar | Ray Fuller |
| Acoustic Guitar | Paul Jackson Jr |
| Programming | Scott V Smith |
| Background Vocals | Carol Dennis |
| Background Vocals | Kristle Murden |
| Background Vocals | Linda McCrary |
| Vocals | Chaka Khan |
9 Angels Medley
| Bass | Nathan East |
| Drums | JR Robinson |
| Guitar | Paul Jackson Jr |
| Piano | Greg Phillinganes |
| Percussion | Alberto Salas |
| Vocals | Kristle Murden |
| Vocals | Andrae Crouch |
10 Bethlehem (The World Is Gonna Hear About You)
| Bass (synthesizer) | Scott V Smith |
| Drums (programming) | Scott V Smith |
| Guitar | Ray Fuller |
| Programming | Daryl Bennett |
| Programming | Jim Guttridge |
| Background Vocals | Dana Lewis |
| Background Vocals | Daniel Johnson |
| Background Vocals | Shawn Powe |
| Background Vocals | Teresa Escoto |
| Background Vocals | Tiara Le Macks |
| Vocals | Daniel Barrera |
| Vocals | Sandra Crouch |
| Vocals | Andrae Crouch |
11 More Chant Interlude
| Bass | Abraham Laboriel Sr |
| Guitar | Paul Jackson Jr |
| Piano | Greg Phillinganes |
| Percussion | Alberto Salas |
12 Away In A Manger
| Acoustic Guitar | Paul Jackson Jr |
| Percussion | Alberto Salas |
| Background Vocals | Carol Dennis |
| Background Vocals | Daniel Johnson |
| Background Vocals | Kristle Murden |
| Vocals | Linda McCrary |
Other Musicians
Choir, Alto Vocals – Debbie McClendon-Smith, Jean Witherspoon, Kathy Hazzard, Krystal Johnson, Linda McCrary, Rose Stone, Tata Vega, Yvonne Williams (Tracks 1, 3, 4, 5, 8, 11)
Choir, Soprano Vocals – Alfie Silas, Carolyb Dennis, Kandy Johnson, Kimb Johnson, Kristle Murden, Maxine Anderson (Tracks 1, 3, 4, 5, 8, 11)
Choir, Tenor Vocals – Daniel Johnson, Earl Buffington, James Felix, Oren Waters, Perry Morgan, Rick Nelson, Terrell Carter (Tracks 1, 3, 4, 5, 8, 11)
Choir – The New Christ Memorial Children’s Choir (Track 2)
Liner Notes
Producer – Andraé Crouch, Scott V. Smith
Producer (Executive) – Ramon Hervey II, Stacy Turner
Arranged By – Scott V. Smith (Tracks 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, 8, 11, 12)
Arranged By – Paul Johnson (Track 2)
Arranged By – Andraé Crouch (Tracks 4, 12)
Arranged By – Ralph Carmichael (Track 8)
Arranged By – Daryl Bennett, Jim Guttridge (Track 10)
Arranged By (Rhythm) – Scott V. Smith, Paul Johnson, Jerry Hey (Track 2)
Arranged By (Vocals) – Andraé Crouch (Tracks 3, 5, 11)
Arranged By (Vocals) – Scott V. Smith (Track 3)
Concertmaster – Sidney Page (Tracks 1, 4, 7, 8)
Contractor (Choir) – Debbie McClendon-Smith (Tracks 1, 3, 4, 5, 8, 11)
Contractor (Orchestra) – Jolie Levine-Aller (Tracks 1, 4, 7, 8)
Creative Director – Eliane Henri
Engineer (Overdubs) – Doug Rider, James Stone, Rick Ruggieri, Scott V. Smith, Tim Lauber
Mastered By – Bernie Grundman
Mixed By – Bill Schnee
Recorded By (Orchestra) – John Whynot
Art Direction, Design – Katherine Delaney
Photography – Eric Tucker
Mastered At Bernie Grundman Mastering
Mixed At Bill Schnee Studios
Recorded At SVS Productions, Pasadena CA
Recorded At O’Henry Sound Studios
Recorded At Capitol Studios
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