What Christmas Means to Me

Available on CD/Vinyl/Digital

Guitarist and Producer Adam Hawley has burst on to the scene as a celebrated and innovative artist, composer and band leader. Handpicked by Maurice White (founder of Earth, Wind, & Fire) he first debuted on the legend’s label Kalimba Music. In all, Adam’s four albums and work as a producer has spawned an incredible Thirteen Billboard #1 Hits. In it’s first week, the 3rd record “Escape” was the #1 Selling Album in the Nation, outselling every other contemporary jazz album as per Nielsen. The debut single went on to become the Billboard and Smooth Jazz Network Song of the Year for 2020. He followed this up with the 4th album “Risin’ Up;” it’s title track again reached the top of the Billboard charts in late ’21. 2022 was particularly successful including four more #1’s, culminating with 2022 song of the year. “What Christmas Means To Me” is Adam’s first holiday offering, and should prove to be a festive classic.

“Trimming the tracks with festive color and illuminating light, Hawley ornaments the album generously with decorative horns and dramatic strings. Having been a first-call session player before stepping into the spotlight as a soloist equipped him with a robust network of ace musicians who eagerly accepted the invitation to celebrate with the guitarist. The accomplished ensemble includes drummers Eric Valentine and Dan Needham; bassists Mel Brown and Ian Martin; percussionist Ramon Yslas, keyboardist Carnell Harrell, multiple horn player and arranger David Mann; trumpeter/flugelhornist and arranger Michael Stever; saxophonist Andrew Neu, trombonist Nick Lane, and strings by Grammy nominee Tyries Rolfe.” – TheUrbanMusicScene.com

Track List

Jingle Bells [03:43]
God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen (feat. Julian Vaughn) [03:33]
What Christmas Means to Me (feat. L. Young) [02:39]
Christmas Time Is Here [04:02]
Mary Did You Know (feat. Kat Hawley) [03:41]
Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas [03:43]
O Come, All Ye Faithful [03:08]
Do You Hear What I Hear (feat. Marcus Anderson) [03:49]
A Child Is Born [04:15]
Celebrate Me Home (feat. Matt Cusson) [04:40]

Credits

Produced by Adam Hawley

What Christmas Means to Me – Adam Hawley