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





1. JOY TO THE WORLD

English Carol 

2. SLEIGH RIDE

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 Laura
www.LaughingLaura.com

LUTHER COLLEGE JAZZ QUARTET

Tom Bourcier - Director/Piano

David Clair - Trumpet

Collin Meyer - Percussion

Ted Olsen - Bass

www.Luther.edu

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

www.Worldmaking.net

MASTERING

Brett Huus 

www.Soundstrations.com

PHOTOGRAPHY

William F. Gentry ll

www.TheGentryJoint.com

DISTRIBUTING

Penfield Books

www.PenfieldBooks.com





The Luther College Jazz Quartet is pictured below: Ted Olsen, Collin Meyer, David Clair and Director, Tom Bourcier





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customer reviews

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.


Read more about the production of Yule Laugh at Laura's laughing blog.


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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 LAURA


editorial review

This 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

customer reviews

My kids have fallen in love with Turkey!

My kids adore this music, especially in the car and they are totally IN LOVE Turkey the Turtle! I find them playing it in their rooms and singing the chorus. My little one also loves the Enthusiastic chant even though he can't pronounce it. He simply asks for "the song after Turkey." Too cute! Thanks for this great CD.
—Robyn K


5.0 out of 5 stars

We LOVE Turkey the Turtle!


I was getting ready to leave town for a few days when my 5 year-old son said: "But Mom, what if I want to listen to Laughing Laura while you're gone!?" I replied, "Well Honey, I will leave the Today is a Laughing Day CD here for your to play." He smiled and said, "Good, 'cause I just LOVE that Turkey the Turtle!" And who doesn't love Turkey the Turtle? Thanks for a great album that my whole family loves! —Whitney Popelka

5.0 out of 5 stars

These happy songs are totally stuck in our heads!

I play Today is a Laughing Day every single day for my grandson. He LOVES it! He starts to clap on the first song—he loves the laughing, bouncing and especially the R-O-A-R! He starts to wiggle and dance on “Laughter Friends” and he loves the Turtle song. The entire family cannot seem to get the songs out of their heads. Both of my daughters have said they wake up in the morning with the songs playing in their heads!
—Teresa Abrahamson

5.0 out of 5 stars

Immediate mood booster!

It is impossible to be in a bad mood once you put in this CD. The tunes are all catchy with a lively tempo that makes you just want to sing along with a little laugh and a dance too. Laughing Laura has the ability to brighten anyone's day with her talents and contagious joy.
—The Barefoot Artist

5.0 out of 5 stars

Great for pre-school music class!

It is impossible to be in a bad mood when you listen and sing along with Laughing Laura's CD entitled, "Today Is A Laughing Day." I have played it for my pre-school music class and sometimes we can't stop laughing even when the song is over! Laura is creative, musical and funny! Do something good for your health and buy this CD...You all know that "Laughter is the best medicine."
—Sue Siebels

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Above is the group of amazing gigglers whose happy sounds can be heard throughout the album.

Click play to hear samples from each song

PRODUCT DETAILS
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 
Click on the links to read blog posts with more information about the songs.


This CD is packaged in a cool, environmentally friendly digipak. The tray is made from 100% post-consumer plastic.
It has been approved by the Garbage Lady!


Turkey the Turtle thinks YOU are a star!



See pictures of Release Day when Laugh Your Way There arrived!


ALBUM CREDITS

produced by

The Gentry Joint



musical composers
William & Laura Gentry
Tom Bourcier

producer/designer/lead vocals
Laura Gentry

piano & arrangements
Tom Bourcier

string & electric bass
Karyn Quinn

percussion
Rich MacDonald

extra vocals
Trish Bruxvoort Colligan

gigglers
AJ Gabel
Cameron Gabel
Aaliyah Hamilton
Jackson Hamilton
Vincent Hamilton
Brandon Lorenz
Chloe Suzanne Walton
Piper Janell Walton
Clare Wittman
Olivia Zee

sound engineer
Brett Huus

photographer
William F. Gentry II

art production 
Laura Siitari