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Celebrate the Christmas season with a brand new collection of festive songs written by the best of the best undiscovered British songwriters that are guaranteed to get you in the holiday spirit. Plus, when you purchase the CDs, digital downloads or stream the songs, you'll be making a difference by supporting the charity; Crisis at Christmas. So go ahead and treat yourself, enjoy some amazing music while making a positive impact!

The story

For the past ten years it's been my pleasure to work with, share the stage with, co-write and record with some extraordinary singer songwriters in and around my home town of Guildford in the South East of England. Most people don't notice Guildford, they hurry past on their way to London, glance up at the cathedral and curse the traffic, never knowing that it's one of the most vibrant music towns in the country, but trust me, it really is. Last Christmas I was struggling as usual to find some fresh new songs for my Christmas playlist and it occurred to me that all the wonderful songwriters of my acquaintance might be able to solve the problem so I asked them, and it turns out they could. And so it was that I've spent the last year gathering, recording, producing, performing and in some cases co-writing this exquisite selection of fresh new Christmas songs. Don't take my word for it, check out the record and see if you agree.

 

If you love it, please buy a CD or a download, all the proceeds will be donated to the charity; Crisis at Christmas which brings much needed warmth and cheer to the homeless. You'll find the album on the usual streaming platforms too but the income from those guys is minuscule so, if you can, please buy one from me, I would very much appreciate it. All you need to do is click the 'Buy CD' button bellow and fill in the details!

 

Many thanks, Jim    

Click here to buy a CD by mail order 

Listen to the music

You can also find the album on Spotify, Amazon, Apple Music and all your favourite download and streaming services, just search for the album title, and away you go!

Writers & Performers

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That's How Christmas Is Supposed To BeJim Cozens and Rebecca Jayne
00:00 / 04:03
Jim Cozens & Rebecca Jayne
That's How Christmas Is Supposed To Be

So that's me on the left, a lifetime singer songwriter and Eurovision survivor.  I've met a lot of very talented young writers along the way, none more so than Rebecca Jayne... 

Plastic AngelKB Bayley
00:00 / 03:54
KB Bayley
Plastic Angel

Born a Geordie and raised in the South, for many years his life in music was about making sounds and songs for other people but early in the last decade, roots songwriting began...  

The Dome of St Paul's (acoustic)Ed Blunt
00:00 / 03:14
Ed Blunt
The Dome of St Pauls (acoustic)

Ed Blunt is a multi-instrumentalist storyteller whose songs will make you laugh and gently break your heart...

Dreams Come TrueThe Martian jets
00:00 / 02:14
The Martian Jets
Dreams Come True

The Martian Jets is a band created for this project comprising composers Mark Duffield, front man from the magnificent El Tel...  

It Will Snow AgainNora Anna
00:00 / 03:20
Nora Anna
It Will Snow Again

Nora Anna, originally from Latvia is a regular and welcome visitor to our local music scene. She has a beautiful, jazzy style and a heart breaking voice...

Making AngelsDragonfly Sky
00:00 / 04:13
Dragonfly Sky
Making Angels

Amy Whiter and Chris Lee-Delisle are cornerstones of the local singer songwriter scene, close friends and compatriots...

AnthemNick Bardoni & Jim Cozens
00:00 / 03:55
Nick Bardoni & Jim Cozens
Anthem

Nick is one of the UK's most successful composers. You've probably heard his work even if you weren't aware because most of it hides in television shows...

Winter Solstice (duet)Peter Crutchfield
00:00 / 02:37
Peter Crutchfield
Winter Solstice (duet)

Peter writes wickedly funny humorous songs but he didn't feel inspired to write one about Christmas...

It's Christmas SO WOT!!21st Century Scrooge & Katie Tunstall
00:00 / 03:38
21st Century Scrooge & Lucy Tunstall
It's Christmas SO WOT!!

It's Christmas SO WOT!! is the brain child of veteran sound engineer and all-round sonic guru Si Honywill...

New Year SunriseBriggs & Stark
00:00 / 03:02
Briggs & Stark
New Year Sunrise

Briggs (who won't admit to having a first name) and Claudia Stark had been following independent paths as writers and performers until recently when their paths crossed...

December's GraceTomorrow Bird
00:00 / 03:42
Tomorrow Bird
December's Grace

There's a little known tradition with Christmas songs, they're almost always written in the summer. White Christmas has a rarely sung intro about the sunshine and palm trees and Simon and Jen's song is no exception...

Peace Is Not Just For ChriatmasVic Cracknell
00:00 / 03:33
Vic Cracknell
Peace Is Not Just For Christmas 

Vic is a legend in our local music scene. An award winning performer, musician, singer songwriter there's almost no pub in Surrey that he hasn't hosted an open mic or played a gig...

Welcome to StayJim Cozens
00:00 / 03:51
Jim Cozens & Peter Buckle
Welcome to Stay

Peter organises a songwriting forum for a bunch of us every month and every month we get together in various combinations, drink coffee, eat cheese and talk earnestly about writing songs...

The Spirit of Christmas 24Gavin Thomas
00:00 / 03:20
Gavin Thomas & the Spirit of Christmas Choir
The Spirit of Christmas 24

I confess, The Spirit of Christmas is not a new song although, unless you inhabit our particular corner of the music world, I doubt you will know it...

The Rhapsody Choir

One last credit for the Rhapsody Choir. When I was recording songs for the album, I wanted a choir to add some vocal excitement and depth to the arrangements...

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