Raymond Arroyo's Debut Album 'Christmas Merry & Bright' Makes Waves on Amazon Music's Jazz Charts

Raymond Arroyo Releases Debut Album 'Christmas Merry & Bright' (Photo Credit: De Montfort Music/ Sophia Music Group)

LOS ANGELES, September 20, 2023 (VSNewsNetwork.com) - Known for his work as a contributor for various media outlets and bestselling books, Raymond Arroyo is taking his talents to the musical arena with the release of his debut album, "Christmas Merry & Bright." With a lifetime of experiences that include appearances on The Today Show, Fox News, and CNN, as well as contributions to EWTN—commonly known as "the world's largest faith media network"—Arroyo's latest project showcases his deep-rooted musical background.

"Christmas Merry & Bright" offers listeners a fresh take on familiar holiday classics. Produced by multi-Grammy award-winning producer Brad Michel and recorded at the historic Le Petite Theatre, the album features new arrangements by Kevin Kaska, known for his work on films like 'The Greatest Showman' and 'Jungle Book.' Backed by jazz supergroup The NOLA Players, the album includes reimaginings of traditional songs such as "I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day," "Joy to the World," and a unique medley of "The First Noel/We Magi of Orient Are." Adding to the album's special appeal is a moving duet with Grammy winner José Feliciano on the track "Feliz Navidad."

"It has been a privilege to grow up singing in New Orleans and to study at NYU's Tisch School of the Arts," Arroyo said, reflecting on his musical journey. "This album captures the unexplored emotions of the season and brings a fresh, new light to the songs we all love."

Arroyo will be touring in select markets this November and December to promote the album, promising a "uniting, memory-making, wonder-awakening experience" for the holiday season.

For more information, visit www.RaymondArroyoChristmas.com.

Source: Vocalist Raymond Arroyo via Newswire