Name: O Little Town of Bethlehem
Duration: P00H05M38S
Description: I was inspired to create this special jazzy arrangement of the Christmas Classic O Little Town of Bethlehem to celebrate all that makes Christmas jazzy, smoky, and special. Like the 3rd verse says, Christ is born!

O Little Town of Bethlehem

by Charisa the ViolinDiva

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I was inspired to create this special jazzy arrangement of the Christmas Classic O Little Town of Bethlehem to celebrate all that makes Christmas jazzy, smoky, and special. Like the 3rd verse says, Christ is born!

lyrics

1 O little town of Bethlehem,
how still we see thee lie!
Above thy deep and dreamless sleep
the silent stars go by;
yet in thy dark streets shineth
the everlasting light.
The hopes and fears of all the years
are met in thee tonight.

2 For Christ is born, and lays in Mary's arms,
so gathered all above
while mortals sleep, the angels keep
their watch of wond’ring love.
O morning stars,
they all proclaim the Savior's holy birth,
as angels sing to Christ the King
and peace to men on earth; peace to all of earth
comes to Bethlehem.

[solos]

3 O holy Child of Bethlehem,
descend on us, we pray,
cast out our sin as we enter in,
breathe on us today.
We hear the Christmas angels
their glad tidings tell;
O come to us, abide with us, Emmanuel
O come to us, abide with us, Emmanuel
O come to us, abide with us, Emmanuel

Christ is born!
Christ is born!
Christ is born!

And now we behold the Savior of the world...

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released December 1, 2021
Producer: James "Biscuit" Rouse
Co-Producer: Charisa the ViolinDiva
Arrangement: Charisa the ViolinDiva, Peter Powers, Joshy "Swing" Lozada
Mixing: Chris Parks, from Supa Dupa Sound

Charisa the ViolinDiva, lead vox & bgvs, strings, and solo violin
Lakecia Benjamin, Alto Sax
Henri McMillan, trumpet
Corey Wallace, Trombone
Chad Franklin, Keys and Organ
Jules Drucker, Guitar
Al Carty, bass
James "Biscuit" Rouse

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Charisa the ViolinDiva New York, New York

Charisa the ViolinDiva, contemporary violinist & vocalist has devoted her career to challenging every preconception of what the violin (and violinist!) can do in contemporary music. Just some of her collaborations have included Demi Lovato, Vivian Green, Lauryn Hill, Cyndi Lauper, Quincy Jones, and Misty Copeland. Stay tuned for her next recording project coming soon. ... more

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