Orlando – What is Christmas without Christmas music, right? From classic carols to modern Christmas standards, it really is the music that drives the Christmas spirit.
Orlando jazz musician John Korbel recalls a recent post he saw on a friend’s Facebook page about jazz music and Christmas.
“It was just called Christmas, the time of year when the rest of the music business gives jazz a pass,” said Korbel with a grin. He explained that while there are a lot of jazz fans out there, during the holidays more people who don’t normally listen to this genre will be tapping in and really enjoying it.
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Korbel’s love of music began at home in Philadelphia. His siblings were classically trained and that talent trickled down to him. In college, Korbel joined a rock band and said music was all he wanted to do after graduation. Playing the guitar, writing lyrics and singing is Korbel’s passion. His inspiration often comes from the likes of Nat King Cole and Johnny Mathis.
While trying to invent a classic Christmas carol, Korbel found another source of inspiration. His friends.
“They were so cute together and did everything I thought, yeah, first Christmas, I remember what it was like to be with someone,” said Korbel. “Suddenly it dawned on me that I don’t really think anyone had written a song, certainly not a classic song, that took that approach.”
Korbel began writing and came up with a sweet song that touched on all the fun and exciting things new love was bringing his friends for the holidays.
Hear about the work that went into the making of the song “First Christmas Loving You” and watch Korbel perform his latest single in this special Christmas episode of reef to it.
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