the happy jazz is here!
Laughing Laura now has TWO musical albums filled with the most happy jazz around. Her first album, Today is a Laughing Day, features 15 original songs sung by Laughing Laura with the help of the Gigglers, her back-up laughers. And the latest, Yule Laugh, is a set of Christmas songs played by a jazz quartet. Instead of singing, however, you'll just hear laughter. That's because Laughing Laura created it to boost your Christmas cheer. Read more about both of these original happy jazz albums below.
Brace yourself to take merry to a whole new level with Yule Laugh, the outrageously jolly Christmas album. Giggle along with Laughing Laura and the Fabulous Laughers as they laugh the Christmas carols, played by the Luther College Jazz Quartet. It’s an instant party that will have you swingin’ and dancin’ all night. Expect your holiday cheer to reach new heights. Yule laugh, that’s for sure. Fa-la-la-la-la..ha ha ha ha!
This has got to be the merriest Christmas album on earth!
—Dr. Madan Kataria, Founder Laughter Yoga International
English Carol
Leroy Anderson © 1948, used by permission
3. DECK THE HALLS
Welsh Carol
4. GOD REST YE MERRY GENTLEMEN
English Carol
5. RUDOLF THE RED NOSED REINDEER
Johnny Marks © 1949, used by permission
6. UP ON THE HOUSETOP
Benjamin Hanby
7. ANGELS WE HAVE HEARD ON HIGH
French Carol
8. O CHRISTMAS TREE
German Carol
9. JINGLE BELLS
James Lord Pierpont
10. JOLLY OLD SAINT NICHOLAS
attributed to Wilf Carter
11. GO TELL IT ON THE MOUNTAIN
African-American Spiritual
12. O COME ALL YE FAITHFUL
attributed to John Francis Wade
13. WE WISH YOU A MERRY CHRISTMAS
English Carol
PRODUCER/DIRECTOR/DESIGNER/
LEAD LAUGHER
Laughing LauraLUTHER COLLEGE JAZZ QUARTET
Tom Bourcier - Director/Piano
David Clair - Trumpet
Collin Meyer - Percussion
Ted Olsen - Bass
FABULOUS LAUGHERS
Richard Bruxvoort Colligan
William F. Gentry ll • Verona Gentry
Rick Gramlich • Robert Grover
Hans Peter Jorgensen • Mary Jorgensen
Mike Larsen • Jody Ross • Don Thran
MUSICAL SOUND ENGINEER
Bruce Larson
LAUGHING SOUND ENGINEER/
MIXING
Richard Bruxvoort Colligan
MASTERING
Brett Huus
PHOTOGRAPHY
William F. Gentry ll
DISTRIBUTING
Penfield Books
The Luther College Jazz Quartet is pictured below: Ted Olsen, Collin Meyer, David Clair and Director, Tom Bourcier
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Only Christmas CD I listened to this year!
The awesome genius Laura Gentry did it again! This CD is the best background music for gatherings ever. We had a very rough Christmas this year due to several deaths in the family. No one was really in the mood to celebrate and we let a lot of our traditions slide. I for one, didn't even care to listen to Chirstmas music. However, when Laura released this CD I knew I had to at least listen. It was perfect and I played it at every gathering this year. It's even great to listen to if you are alone. Once you hear the chorus of laughers get started you feel lighthearted and embraced with good cheer. Brilliant idea Laura! Thank you for another masterpiece.
Cheery songs for kids & kids at heart is the name of the game on Laughing Laura's debut album. This catchy collection of 15 original songs & cheers is the first ever laughter-themed children's album. Laughing Laura sing as the Gigglers giggle. Meanwhile, an incredible jazz trio grooves their way through the songs. Listening to this album will absolutely put you in a good mood. Think Charlie Brown music meets Mr. Rogers with zanier lyrics than you ever thought possible. Today is a Laughing Day delivers big, swingin' fun to inspire lots of laughing, singing & dancing for the whole family!
GREETINGS FROM LAUGHING LAURA
Welcome Laughers! I am so excited that you're ready to make this a laughing day. Laughter has been scientifically proven to make you healthier & happier. That's why I've created this laughing album—for you. I want you to sing & dance & laugh just a little. It will make you feel great. So enjoy these super silly songs & share them with your friends & family. Whether you're a kid or a kid at heart, I invite you to come 'a laughin' with me. Together, we can make this a better world. We can do it—one laugh at a time! Ha ha ha!
LAUGHING LAURAThis CD is called Today is a Laughing Day. It contains 15 original songs with Laughing Laura and her chorus of Laughketeers backed by a really fabulous jazz trio featuring Tom Bourcier on piano, Karyn Quinn on bass and Rich MacDonald playing the drums.
These are tough times, and it’s more important now than ever to laugh and be merry. Laura’s CD is great fun. The songs are upbeat and immensely pleasurable to listen to. And whatever mood you’re in, after listening to this CD, it feels like a weight has lifted. There are many standout tracks, but I’d especially point you towards Laughter Friends, Turkey The Turtle (which is about her pet turtle), Enthusiastic, and my personal favorite, Smile Millionaire. The music is swinging, upbeat jazz, and the lyrics are ones only Laughing Laura could write. These are totally unique creations that lift the spirit.
...Laura says this is an album for 'kids and kids at heart,' and frankly, it works for all ages. The lyrics are lighthearted, and the quick tempo of the jazz will get your toe tapping.
—Daniel Stout
Drstout.org, Music Blog
My kids have fallen in love with Turkey!
—Robyn K
We LOVE Turkey the Turtle!
These happy songs are totally stuck in our heads!
—Teresa Abrahamson
Immediate mood booster!
Great for pre-school music class!
Audio CD (December 10, 2008)
Number of Discs: 1
Format: Single
Label: The Gentry Joint
ASIN: B001N3R8SU
TRACK LISTINGS
1. Today is a Laughing Day
2. Laughter Friends
3. Turkey the Turtle
4. Enthusiastic
5. Laughing with Me
6. The Parking Fairy
7. Laughing for Peace
8. We Like to Laugh
9. Smile Millionaire
10. Happy to be Laughin' with You
11. Here Comes the Garbage Lady
12. Amazing
13. Free Laughs
14. Ranger Kathy
15. Today is a Laughing Day Reprise
produced by
Laura Gentry
piano & arrangements
Brett Huus
William F. Gentry II
@ 2007-2010 The Gentry Joint
Paintings & design by Laura Gentry. Photography by William F. Gentry ll. All rights reserved.