Frankie Valli Drummer Unveils Solo Christmas CD, Integrates New Jazz Arrangements Into Memorable Holiday Favorites

New York, NY (Top40 Charts / Craig Pilo) Rue de la Harpe Records announces the release of Craig Pilo's 2014 Christmas CD Drummer Boy. Craig has sidestepped his career as a Frankie Valli sideman for the past 9 years to venture into his third solo project. This CD tackles arrangements by Michele Weir, Randy Waldman, Vince Guaraldi, Bob James, Robby Robinson, Keith Jarrett, Bart Samolis, Chris Smith and Craig, himself. The CD caters to jazz enthusiasts who enjoy explosive solos, and some new arrangements of familiar holiday standards. Chris Smith and Bart Samolis join Craig to provide the foundation and primary rhythm section on Drummer Boy, but guest artists include: Mitchel Forman, Ric Fierabracci, Robby Robinson, and Rex Robinson.

A review on Drummer Cafe states, "I found Drummer Boy to be unique and very refreshing in that there was a pleasant blend of styles, improvisation and production quality. The musicians were able to express themselves within the jazz art-form in such a way that makes the music accessible to all audiences in a variety of listening settings. Drummer Boy is sure to be a nice addition to anyone's Christmas music collection."

CD Available for Purchase at:
https://www.cdbaby.com/cd/craigpilo3
Available for download at:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/artist/craig-pilo/id254560722