"Season Of Peace" is not just another Christmas CD! After receiving wide praise for their first CD “Take One”, Ellen Whyte, Gene Houck & Jean-Pierre Garau are proud to announce the release of their first holiday CD entitled, “Season of Peace”. This unique collection of six seasonal favorites is guaranteed to warm the heart and impress the ear. Grammy nominated Ellen Whyte, in collaboration with Gene Houck (vocals and bass guitar) and Jean Pierre Garau (vocals and keyboards) make up the talent loaded trio of Ellen, Gene & Jean. “It was our goal to bring fresh arrangements to some classic holiday songs”, Says Ellen Whyte. “We had such a blast making this record and are so excited to get this out to our fans.” Included are: “Angels We Have Heard on High” - featuring a tender vocal treatment by Ellen Whyte punctuated by Ellen, Gene and Jean’s signature harmonies. “Silent Night” – Gene Houck’s soulful vocal stylings grace this stirring jazz rendition. “I’ll Be Home for Christmas” – Jean Pierre Garau shines with his barrel house piano virtuosity and vocal versatility. “O Holy Night” – a beautiful and very original arrangement by Jean Pierre Garau featuring a soaring vocal performance by Ellen Whyte “All Through the Night”- a rarely heard traditional hymn sung beautifully by Jean Pierre Garau. “I Pray on Christmas” – Gene Houck is featured on this New Orleans influenced stomper will just make you smile. Ellen, Gene and Jean are all individually exceptional vocalists and instrumentalists and “Season of Peace” presents this special combination in vivid fashion. They can be seen throughout the calendar year performing in the Northwest. For booking information go to www.ellenwhyte.com