Moonlight, Mistletoe, and You

by Keb' Mo

Overview

The inherent friendliness of Moonlight, Mistletoe and You buoys the first holiday album from veteran blues singer Keb' Mo' through its periodic shifts in tone and style. Keb' Mo' has long been known for dabbling in a variety of different American roots music, so the intermingling of blues, jazz, and Tin Pan Alley pop comes as no surprise. His easy touch ties together these shifts in sound, but his warmth can sometimes be suppressed by the crisp, clean production that veers just a little bit too close to antiseptic on occasion. Despite the digital gloss of "Merry Merry Christmas" and the bouncy "Better Everyday," Moonlight, Mistletoe and You still winds up as a cozy listen, all due to Keb' Mo''s emphasis on sweetness and good humor. The entire album is a celebration -- when he's lamenting the holiday on "Christmas Is Annoying," his tongue is firmly in cheek -- and that's what makes it an appealing soundtrack for the season. ~ Stephen Thomas Erlewine

Product Details

Release Date:	10/18/2019
Label:	Concord
UPC:	0888072118065

Tracks

1. Please Come Home for Christmas
2. Moonlight, Mistletoe & You
3. Better Everyday
4. Santa Claus, Santa Claus
5. Christmas Is Annoying
6. Merry, Merry Christmas
7. I've Got My Love to Keep Me Warm
8. Santa Claus Blues
9. When the Children Sing
10. One More Year With You

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Keb' Mo'   Primary Artist,Guitar,Vocals,Guitar (Acoustic),Guitar (Electric)
Jovan Quallo   Flute,Saxophone
Shelly Berg   Piano (Grand)
Steve Mackey   Bass
Akil Thompson   Drums,Guitar (Electric)
Christian McBride   Bass (Upright)
Chester Thompson   Drums
David Davidson   Violin
Jason Eskridge   Vocals (Background)
Phil Madeira   Keyboards,Wurlitzer,Fender Rhodes
Roland Barber   Trombone
Marcus Finnie   Drums,Percussion
Theron Thomas   Vocals (Background)
Ryan Middagh   Sax (Baritone)
Carter Moore   Vocals
Children of Nia House Montessori School   Vocals
Hollie Hammer   Vocals (Background)
Michael B. Hicks   Piano,Vocals (Background)
Vinnie Ciesielski   Trumpet
Roy Agee   Trombone
Melissa Manchester   Vocals,Featured Artist
Reggie McBride   Bass
Mike Pachelli   Guitar
Karen Winkelmann   Violin
Alex Graham   Flute,Saxophone
David Angell   Violin
Gerald Albright   Soloist,Featured Artist
Steve Patrick   Trumpet
Tyler Summers   Sax (Alto),Sax (Tenor)
Joe Reed   Bass
Les Falconer   Drums
Quentin Ware   Trumpet
Betsy Lamb   Viola
Janet Darnall   Violin
Carole Neuen-Rabinowitz   Cello
Jenny Bifano   Violin
Neil Tufano   Drums,Drums (Bass)
David Rodgers   Piano,Keyboards,Piano (Electric)
Steve Jordan   Drums
Conni Ellisor   Violin
Evan Cobb   Sax (Tenor)
Simona Rusu   Viola
Scott Mulvahill   Bass (Upright)

Technical Credits

Beth Nielsen Chapman   Composer
Irving Berlin   Composer
David Davidson   Leader
Gary Nicholson   Composer
Charley Jordan   Composer
Mac Davis   Composer
Gene Redd   Composer
Shamil Bakhtiyarov   Composer
Michael B. Hicks   Vocal Arrangement
Richard Dodd   Mastering
Keb' Mo'   Producer
Koko Taylor   Composer
Mills Logan   Mixing
Theodore Edwards   Composer
Charles Brown   Composer
Tyler Summers   Horn Arrangements
Alex Jarvis   Engineer
Elaine Dempsey   Composer
Katie Hildreth   Package Design
David Rodgers   Horn Arrangements
Jeremy Cowart   Photography
Adam Ollendorff   Composer
Lendell Black   String Arrangements
Zach Allen   Mixing,Engineer
Robbie Brooks-Moore   Photography
Kevin R. Moore   Composer