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ISRAEL & NEW BREED BRING SOULFUL SOUNDS OF WORSHIP TO SEASONAL RELEASE: 'A Timeless Christmas' Available Sept. 26
Produced by Israel and Luther Hanes, A Timeless Christmas delivers 15 tracks that contain classic elements that flow flawlessly with soul and modern jazz fusion. Instrumental interludes of "Nutcracker Suite" and original compositions float among new songs, worship medleys and classic carols.
The album, which will be available September 26th, also features guest artists CeCe Winans and Marvin Winans. In addition, Israel's daughter Mariah and son Israel Duncan, lend their voices.
"A Timeless Christmas is the right title for this CD," says Chris Springer, A&R director for Integrity Label Group. "The project is so musical, and great music never becomes dated - it's timeless. Israel really brought a fresh sound to these songs with punchy vocal arrangements and stellar musicianship. it truly is a timeless Christmas experience."
"I've wanted to do this album for years," says Israel. "We waited until we could do the perfectly crafted Christmas record and this is it. The timing and the inspiration were right."
A Timeless Christmas will be available everywhere Christian music is sold beginning September 26. Christian retail distribution will be provided by Provident-Integrity Distribution with general market distribution provided by Sony-BMG.
Originally formed in the mid 90s, Israel and New Breed is a music ministry organization. It is comprised of musicians and singers who serve within their respective churches and also tour extensively throughout the U.S. and abroad. Israel and New Breed are GRAMMY Award nominees and recipients of Dove, Stellar and Soul Train music awards. Their discography includes Alive in South Africa (CD and DVD), the gold-certified Live From Another Level (CD and DVD), Real and New Season.
Additional information regarding Israel and New Breed is available at www.newbreedmusic.com.
