Original Songs & Choral Charts by Steve Kloser
Personal Favorites
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Anthem Amen |
Play Anthem Amen | Nancy Kloser - female vocals |
After we moved to VT in '01 I set up shop in the basement. Nancy and I recorded all the Amens. This was originally Amen 20 from 22 Amens but it quickly shone through as its own piece. I love the way Nancy's and my voices blend on this. Long before I had any vocal tuning software! |
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Christmas Is Magic |
Play Christmas Is Magic |
Jocelyn Thomas and Zach Lenox - lead vocals Scott Martin - tenor sax |
Long ago I set out to do some specific tasks, some of which I have accomplished, including, now, a Christmas song. What can I say? Zach and Jocelyn did a great job, and Scott kicked ass like he's been doing since I first heard him play in 1977! |
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Grampa's Lullaby |
Play Grampa's Lullaby |
Billy Mixer - vocal Gary Skye - piano and piano arr. |
Thank-you Billy and Gary. Just beautiful. I like the string chart. |
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I Knew My Love Was You |
Play I Knew My Love Was You |
Vince Frates - piano Jon Shaw - bass |
This is for my wonderful wife Nancy. After I played this for her and gave her a lead sheet, she framed it, and it still hangs in her office. No greater compliment. Billy did a great Latin-feel version, but I always heard it as swing. Love Jon and Vince! |
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In My Life |
Play In My Life |
Brian Gregory - drums Vito Biondo - bass |
This is for my kids. Written in early 80s but not recorded until 2025! Eternally grateful to Vito and Brian for their tracks. |
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La Vida |
Play La Vida |
Zack Lenox - vocals Vince Frates - piano Jon Shaw - Bass |
Written as part of Pura Vida. Zach and Jon and Vince all just kicked ass on this. This is one I play and just sit and listen to. |
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Morning Prayer |
Play Morning Prayer |
Jocelyn Thomas - female vocals Nancy Kloser - jazz waltz female vocals |
I am particularly proud of this piece although it isn't a typical or mainsteram choral piece - it is five variations on a theme. Other than Leavin', from when I was 24, I think this is my best recorded singing. I am also proud of Nancy on the waltz section. |
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Promise To You |
Play Promise To You |
Tim Wooster - guitar solo Ray Beran - rhythm guitar Jon Shaw - bass Michael Eckroth - piano |
This is my brother Tom's tune. I miss him every day. Here's the only recording I have of him, laying it down at the old Dynasty II in '81. Tom singing his tune That is him playing guitar. He would only do one take, but that was Tom. Here is another version, this one by Ray & Reeno (me and Ray Beran) from 2010. Ray & Reeno version |
| Other tracks by Steve All tunes by Steve Kloser except Promise to You - Music & lyrics by Tom Kloser |
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