| Jonathan Veira has recorded music from his memorable one-man show, 'An Audience with Jonathan Veira' but you can now get vision with your sound with the live DVD recorded in 2005 in Guildford. He has recorded four solo Gospel albums including the latest of these, 'All That Matters'. With all these, it would be easy to forget that JV is a highly-acclaimed opera singer but he has also recorded a light classical collection of 'Forgotten Memories' and has featured on various classical CD's as well as on two BBC recordings for Songs of Praise. |
Don't forget you can listen to clips from many of these CD's here:
Music Samples
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'Oh Holy Night'
 Jonathan Veira, one of the world's top bass baritones, teams up with the very best musicians to create an epic Christmas album. With a voice like melting chocolate, Jonathan brings a charismatic and evocative approach to some of our favourite Christmas songs and carols.
While retaining their much-loved charm, his beautiful renditions of timeless tunes, with wonderful instrumentation and spine-tingling orchestrations, provide a fresh way of celebrating the wonders of this season.
From the beautiful 'Thorns in the Straw' to the exuberant 'Joy to the World', the richness of 'Oh Holy Night' to the timeless beauty of 'Silent Night', this CD will evoke old memories and create new ones you will want to enjoy again and again.
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Full Track Listing
Click on (Listen) for a sample:
- When a Child is Born (Listen)
- O Little Town of Bethlehem
- O Holy Night (Listen)
- Thorns in the Straw (Listen)
- The Christ in Christmas Time
- In the Bleak Midwinter
- The Servant King
- Away in a manger
- Silent Night
- What Child is This?
- Joy to the World (Listen)
- The Christmas Song
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'Pilgrim'
 An album as much about the journey as the destination. Songs originally penned or sung by artists including Bob Dylan, Louis Armstrong, Coldplay, Van Morrison, Bryn Haworth and Chris Eaton, now performed by one of the finest voices in contemporary music. See review below.
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Review (Courtesy of James Tweed, journalist, editor and consultant)
Question: What's a critically acclaimed bass baritone opera singer doing singing an album of jass and rhythm and blues songs?
Answer: Making a very good job of it!
For this offering, Jonathan veira has recorded 11 songs, including classics by Bob Dylan (Gotta Serve Somebody), Van Morrison (Have I Told You Lately That I Love You) and Louis Armstrong (What A Wonderful World). He also includes such lesser-known songs as American bluesman Eric Bibb's I Want Jesus To Walk With Me and a couple of original numbers. At times Veira sounds reminiscent of the late, great Lou Rawls fronting the Commitments; at others the aforementioned Van the Man. And given more than a little help from his friends - including slide guitarist extraordinaire Bryn Haworth, Phil Crabbe on drums, sax player Ben Castle, Mark Edwards on keyboards and producer Neil Costello - it's no wonder he's created an enjoyable mix of rollicking gospel blues and tender contemplation.
High: I Want Jesus To Walk With Me; accompanied solely by acoustic slide guitar, beautiful.
Low: Veira ought to get out and do this more often, but probably won't be able to give up the day job! |
'All That Matters'
This 4th Gospel album from JV has received much acclaim. Jonathan has aimed to include a jazz / blues / Gospel feel displaying the funkier side of his character here. See the review below for more details of this sumptuous album.
You can now listen to some song clips from this album on our Samples page. You can also order it along with most of JV's other CDs and his DVD direct.
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Review: (Courtesy of Re:fresh Books & Resources)
Eclectic, chocolate voiced opera singer Jonathan Veira continues to dip in and out of the CCM scene with jazz and blues influenced albums. 'All That Matters' is his best yet.
Opening with the cheeky gospel of Show A Little Mercy, it goes on to yet another version of Redman's Blessed Be Your Name. The title track, All That Matters, is a gorgeous Elton John-esque ballad about the certainty of Jesus in a transient world. Silky trumpet from Raul D'Oliviera drips over the liquid bass and Zero 7 funk of In The Calm and Love Song, the music matching the tranquility of the lyrics, and the lyrical high point is the beautiful, politically-tinged flag-waver Only A Dream, about Christ bringing true peace in our time.
Producer Neil Costello wisely stands back from a singer and band clearly enjoying themselves. The album is split roughly into two parts: after the smoky atmosphere of the first half the second half focuses more on straightforward worship to match anything by Graham Kendrick, reflecting two sides of this worshipper/performer.
This is one of the coolest albums of the year. |
 'An Audience with Jonathan Veira' - DVD
If you want to enjoy JV at his very best, there is no better way than to 'be there live' at one of his special one-man shows. However, the next best thing to being there is to get hold of the DVD 'An Audience with Jonathan Veira', recorded in 2005 at the Yvonne Arnaud Theatre in Guildford.
This is an absolute must-have for all fans of JV and would make a wonderful gift for any of your friends. You'll cry tears of laughter, be moved by his wonderful voice and at the same time learn about the man, his faith and his music. If you have not yet seen JV's one-man show, he is performing at various venues around the country this year. You can find out where he will be by checking the Calendar page.
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'An Audience with Jonathan Veira' - CCMP CD-02
 Anyone who has experienced being in the audience at one of these special evenings with Jonathan Veira will know that it is a treat not to be missed. Proving beyond doubt that JV is as versatile a singer and musician as you could hope to find, the songs on this CD reflect the diversity of his talent.
These songs are a selection of the songs that JV performs in his One Man Show. He has always enjoyed performing a wide variety of styles and on this album he gets the opportunity to enjoy himself and sing some of his favourite songs from Billy Joel to Gershwin to Puccini.
The ever-popular 'Summertime' gives air to JV's piano skills as well as his voice which is then exercised to the full with Dinizetti's 'Me Voglio fa'na Casa'. Elton John's collaboration with Bernie Taupin to produce one of their most popular works 'Your Song' is given the unique JV treatment (listen below) while the jolly 'I Got Plenty of Nuttin'' (listen below) sees the character of this entertaining performer brought to the fore. The lively and fun 'Boogie Woogie', also arranged by JV, is followed by Randy Edelman's 'You'. The final track on the CD does the same as his last of the evening live... leaves you wanting more! Well, we would all echo the sentiments of 'Let There Be Love', wouldn't we! With another 5 tracks with just as much variety, more is exactly what you get.
If you have been there, this will bring back some wonderful memories. If you haven't, you'll want to be!
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Rhythms of the Heart
 After the outstanding success of 'Life & Soul', another feast of music for JV fans. 'Rhythms of the Heart' (ICC727) has become every bit as successful as the previous album.
Rhythms Of The Heart is an album of understated and natural arrangements, supplemented beautifully by a string quartet, natural piano and brass. Full of intimate and heartfelt performances, Jonathan mixes classic hymns such as How Great Thou Art and The Day Thou Gavest, with modern worship songs, many written by Paul Field. The album also features the brand new song, The Promise of His Grace, written by Jonathan and Paul.
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This outstanding recording contains a variety of songs including the ever-popular 'King of Kings, Majesty' as seen on BBC's 'Songs of Praise'. Other songs include:
- O The Deep Deep Love Of Jesus
- Jesus Loves Me
- Pour Over Me
- What A Friend / Give It Up
- On The Cross
Plus five more beautiful favourites all in Jonathan's own inimitable style. Also includes a bonus video to watch on your PC.
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 In a Different Mood - CCMP CD-01
Jonathan's first Gospel album is a real gem that is normally only available direct. (See below).
Featuring twelve songs ranging from spiritual to soul, you will find Jonathan's own renditions of favourites like 'How Great Thou Art', When i Survey' and 'To God be the Glory' as well as more modern worshipful songs like 'Such Love', 'Before the Throne of God Above' and the stunning 'King of Kings, Majesty'.
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A collection of songs from Victorian and Edwardian times, accompanied on the piano by Shelley Katz. 13 Exquisite love songs from a different era including Macushla, Annabelle Lee, Because and a special bonus track, 'Captain Mac'.
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 'Of Fire and Dew'
- The Songs of John Jeffreys
Shelley Katz (Piano)
SOMMCD218 |
'A Hundred Years of
Italian Opera 1800-1810'
Yvonne Kenny, Eiddwen Harrhy,
Della Jones, Keith Lewis,
Geoffrey Mitchell Choir,
Philharmonia Orchestra
David Parry ORCH 101 |
'A Century of English Song Vol. 3'
Sarah Leonard
Malcolm Martineau (Piano)
SOMMCD224
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