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We Three Kings of Orient Are

by Al Petteway & Amy White

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by John Henry Hopkins, Public Domain, Arranged by Al Petteway and Amy White

This instrumental version of "We Three Kings of Orient Are" originally appeared on a classical Dorian Recordings album, titled, "A Midnight Clear." (A joint album project with Al & Amy and their fine friend and colleague, Robin Bullock.) Dorian ended up behaving rather badly, though, so all rights for this recording reverted back to the artists -- hence this post on Bandcamp.

This truly American carol is sometimes thought to be much older than it actually is. It was written by Dr. John Henry Hopkins, rector of Christ's Church in Williamsport, Pennsylvania as part of a Christmas pageant for the General Theological Seminary in New York City in 1857.

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released December 1, 2002
Arranged by Al Petteway and Amy White
Al: guitar
Amy: piano

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Al Petteway Asheville, North Carolina

Al Petteway was a beloved Grammy-Winning Fingerstyle guitarist. His lyrical, and emotional sound crossed genres and is featured in many Ken Burns' films, including, “The National Parks.” Al and his wife and musical partner, Amy White, moved from DC to western North Carolina in 2002. They loved living above the clouds with the mountains as inspiration.

Rest in Play, Al Petteway (1952-2023)
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