Once in a while a musician comes along with impecca… Read Full Bio ↴Beegie Adair Bio
Once in a while a musician comes along with impeccable technique, deep understanding of the jazz repertoire, an innate tendency to swing and the rare ability to communicate the heart and soul of a tune to listeners. That musician is Beegie Adair.
About her music Adair says, “Falling in love with jazz is like falling in love with a person, except with jazz you never get over it.” About Beegie (say B-G) Adair, what do others say?
Jazz great Helen Merrill salutes her “inventive jazz sense, her wonderful sense of time and improvised melody.”
Christopher Louden of Jazz Times magazine says Adair is “an accomplished artist with a delicate touch.”
The Los Angeles Times calls her music “Elegant.”
Entertainment News writes, “Beegie Adair is one of the finest piano players in the world.”
Intrigued? So are thousands of jazz fans, who agree with critics about Adair’s sophisticated and listenable jazz performances, and who have made her recordings among the biggest sellers in the jazz world.
Citing George Shearing, Bill Evans, Oscar Peterson and Erroll Garner among her influences, Adair has recorded 24 CDs, ranging from Cole Porter standards to Frank Sinatra classics to romantic World War II ballads. Her 6-CD Centennial Composers Collection of tunes by Rodgers, Gershwin, Kern, Ellington, Carmichael and Berlin became an instant collectible classic when it was released in 2002.
Kentucky born and raised, Adair lives and records in Nashville – something of a surprise to people who associate the city solely with country music. In fact Nashville lives up to its “Music City” nickname by hosting a vibrant jazz scene, in which she has been a leading light for decades. A sought-after studio musician in her early days there, Adair accompanied such legendary performers as Chet Atkins, Dolly Parton and Johnny Cash – and also worked with Lucille Ball, Dinah Shore, Mama Cass Elliott and Peggy Lee.
Her guests on Improvised Thoughts, Beegie’s radio talk/music show on the local NPR affiliate, included such greats as Tony Bennett, Joe Williams, Marian McPartland, Benny Golson and Helen Merrill. She has guested on McPartland’s Piano Jazz show and has performed with Nat Adderley, Bill Watrous, Lew Tabackin, Terry Clarke, Urbie Green and Jim Ferguson, among many others.
When she’s not in the studio or appearing in clubs and concert halls around the country, Adair wears a variety of hats, from adjunct professor at Vanderbilt University to teacher and mentor at the Nashville Jazz Workshop. Recently she co-wrote and scored an innovative theatrical production, Betsy, which in April 2006 premiered off-Broadway in New York.
She has recorded eight projects for Village Square Records in Nashville; her most recent CDs are Sentimental Journey, a popular collection of World War II-era songs, and a solo piano recording, Quiet Romance.
She performs solo and with the Beegie Adair Trio, whose members include drummer Chris Brown, a veteran of the Maynard Ferguson ensemble, and bassist Roger Spencer, who has played with the Les Brown Band, Ray Conniff, the Page Cavanaugh Trio and Pete Jolly. They are, she says, “my main guys. They’re so tuned into the way I visualize music that it’s effortless to play with them.”
In clubs and concert venues from Los Angeles to New York, Beegie and her “main guys” win kudos from audiences and critics alike who appreciate her unique take on classic jazz. She fell in love with the music a long time ago, and indeed she’s never gotten over it -- a love affair the jazz world is much the better for.
The Christmas Waltz
Beegie Adair Lyrics
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Painted candy canes on the tree
Santa's on his way, he's filled his sleigh with things
Things for you and for me
It's that time of year when the world falls in love
Every song you hear seems to say
May your New Year dreams come true
And this song of mine in three quarter time
Wishes you and yours the same thing too
Frosted window panes, candles gleaming inside
Painted candy canes on the tree
Santa's on his way, he's filled his sleigh with things
Things for you and for me
It's that time of year when the world falls in love
Every song you hear seems to say
Merry Christmas
May your New Year dreams come true
Wishes you and yours the same thing too
Merry Christmas
Merry Christmas
Merry Christmas
Merry Christmas
Merry Christmas
Merry Christmas
Merry Christmas
Merry Christmas
Merry Christmas
Frosted window panes candles gleaming inside
Painted candy canes on the tree
In Beegie Adair's song "The Christmas Waltz," the first verse sets the scene for the magic of the holiday season. The frosted window panes and candles glowing illuminate the peaceful and cozy atmosphere. The painted candy canes on the tree and Santa filling his sleigh with things evoke a sense of excitement and anticipation for the gifts that await. The repetition of "things for you and for me" emphasizes the idea of giving and sharing during this time of year.
The second verse shifts the focus to the universal feeling of love during the holiday season. The phrase "it's that time of year when the world falls in love" captures the way that the holiday spirit can bring people together and create a feeling of warmth and togetherness. The repetition of "Merry Christmas" at the end of the song emphasizes the idea of spreading joy and good wishes to everyone.
Line by Line Meaning
Frosted window panes, candles gleaming inside
The cold winter weather has coated the window panes with a thin layer of ice, making them look like they've been frosted. The warm glow of candles shining from inside the house adds to the cozy and inviting atmosphere.
Painted candy canes on the tree
The Christmas tree is decorated with festive red and white striped candy canes, which have been painted to give them a more vibrant and eye-catching appearance.
Santa's on his way, he's filled his sleigh with things
Santa Claus is making his yearly trip around the world, delivering presents to children who have been good throughout the year. His sleigh is loaded with all sorts of gifts and goodies for everyone to enjoy.
Things for you and for me
The presents that Santa is bringing are not just for children, but for everyone to share and enjoy.
It's that time of year when the world falls in love
The holiday season has a way of bringing people together and creating a sense of warmth and goodwill that is hard to resist. Many people find themselves feeling more loving and kind during this time of year.
Every song you hear seems to say
The music of the Christmas season is pervasive, and seems to be playing everywhere you go. The songs are full of joy and celebration, and help to create a festive atmosphere.
Merry Christmas
A traditional greeting for the holiday season, wishing others a joyful and happy Christmas.
May your New Year dreams come true
A hopeful wish that the coming year will bring happiness and success to all.
And this song of mine in three quarter time
The song being sung is written in a specific rhythm called 'three quarter time', which gives it a waltz-like quality and adds to the festive mood.
Wishes you and yours the same thing too
The singer extends their wishes for a Merry Christmas and a happy New Year to those listening to the song, and to their loved ones as well.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Tratore, Integrity Music, Downtown Music Publishing, Songtrust Ave, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Sammy Cahn, Jule Styne
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