Gunhild Carling - Happy Christmas- The Stander Group

Internationally acclaimed Swedish multi-instrumentalist and jazz sensation Gunhild Carling is bringing her signature swing, sparkle, and vintage flair to the holiday season with the release of her new album, Happy Christmas. Bursting with festive charm and dazzling musicianship, the album features a vibrant mix of classics, international favorites, and nostalgic holiday fun. Blending swing and a spice of New Orleans jazz, big-band energy, and serene string orchestrations, Happy Christmas invites listeners into a world of warm holiday nostalgia wrapped in brilliant musical artistry. The album includes unforgettable renditions of beloved Christmas songs such as: “Winter’s Day,” “I Want a Hippopotamus for Christmas,” “When You Wish Upon A Star,” and “Gläns Över Sjö Och Strand.”


Debbie Wileman - A Christmas Garland - The Stander Group

Debbie Wileman brings Judy Garland’s spirit to the Holidays with a dazzling new album, A Christmas Garland featuring special guests Pat Boone and Margaret O’Brien. Ringing in the holiday season with A Christmas Garland offers listeners a sparkling new album that imagines the Christmas record Judy herself never got to make. Mixing nostalgia, warmth, and Wileman’s uncanny embodiment of Garland’s voice and heart, the album blends classic and contemporary Christmas songs with glamorous orchestral arrangements; all delivered through the unmistakable lens of one of Hollywood’s most enduring icons. A Christmas Garland offers a joyful and poignant mix of songs, from timeless standards like “I’ll Be Home for Christmas” and “Santa Claus is Coming to Town” to modern classics like Mariah Carey’s “All I Want for Christmas Is You” and Wham!’s “Last Christmas,” reimagined through Garland’s style. One of the album’s finale numbers, “We Need a Little Medley,” channels Judy’s spirit of hope and resilience.