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Shchedryk - Carol of the Bells

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Release Date: March 25, 2022

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Calvin Jones with Dnipro Symphony Orchestra - "Carol of the Bellz" (Shchedryk)
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American composer and pianist Calvin Jones never thought he’d find himself in the middle of a war zone but at 5:00 a.m. on Thursday, February 24, 2022, he and his wife Inga, a native from Ukraine, were awoken by loud sirens and bombs going off around Kyiv, Ukraine and close enough to their apartment to have them react immediately. Suspecting the worst, they both frantically put what they could in their car while gathering news that Russia was bombing their country. Both quickly packed the car and started their dangerous and arduous journey to the border where they would find refuge at a friend’s home in Bucharest, Romania. Spending a few days there to collect themselves, they grabbed a replacement digital piano in Bucharest, strapped it to the top of the car and pressed on to Montenegro – all while spending much of their time helping others evacuate and assist those who stayed, including elderly, orphans, caregivers, musicians and others. “The situation is dire. We are desperately trying to get resources to those stuck in Ukraine and help as many people as we can out and to safety,” says Calvin.

Last week Jones released ‘Shchedryk” (Carol of the Bells) for the very first time and will give 100% of the proceeds to two charitable organizations helping victims of the invasion; Loads of Love and Music Mission Kiev. To download the song click here (calvinjones.com/ukraine). All monies collected from downloads will be distributed directly to the two charities. The song is available for download via Apple Music, Spotify, YouTube Music, Amazon and CalvinJones.com.

  • Calvin Jones presents soul music and stories from Ukraine / South Dakota Public Broadcasting
    Posted At: September 19, 2022 12:00 AM
    South Dakota Public Broadcasting's Lori Walsh, writes….International composer Calvin Jones performs on September 22 at the Goss Opera House in Watertown as part of an effort to assist Ukrainian refugees and other immigrants relocating to South Dakota. Jones was in Kyiv on February 24, when Russian rockets fired onto the city. The South Dakota-born composer spent years performing around the world and ha...
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  • Mainly Piano features Calvin Jones powerful new single: 'After the Conquest'
    Posted At: August 7, 2022 12:00 AM
    Mainly Piano's Kathy Parsons writes….American composer/pianist Calvin Jones has released a powerful new single and music video, "After the Conquest," and has dedicated it to the many unsung heroes of the war in Ukraine. Bringing the story even closer to home, Calvin and his wife were awakened in their apartment in Kiev in February of this year by the sounds of loud sirens and bombs exploding all around them...
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  • Calvin Jones chats with North Cotswold Radio about Ukraine and 'Shchedryk'
    Posted At: June 30, 2022 12:00 AM
    International recording artist and composer Calvin Jones is known as the author of celebrated compositions and soundtracks for record setting movies and as a worldwide performer who has released 5 albums of solo piano and instrumental compositions on Sony Records plus his latest album of original symphonic works.Attending college on a musical scholarship, Calvin continued to study composition and during his...
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  • Calvin Jones chats with 91.3KVLU - Tones & Drones podcast
    Posted At: May 27, 2022 12:00 AM
    American composer and pianist Calvin Jones never thought he’d find himself in the middle of a war zone but at 5:00 a.m. on Thursday, February 24, 2022, he and his wife Inga, a native from Ukraine, were awoken by loud sirens and bombs going off around Kyiv, Ukraine and close enough to their apartment to have them react immediately. Suspecting the worst, they both frantically put what they could in their car ...
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  • After fleeing Ukraine, Eureka-born composer Calvin Jones and wife Inga are safe / aberdeen News
    Posted At: April 8, 2022 12:00 AM
    aberdeen News - Alexandra Hardle writes…After fleeing Ukraine five weeks ago one young couple with ties to South Dakota isn't sure they'll return. Composer Calvin Jones said he doesn’t envision he and his wife, Inga, will return to Ukraine in the near future.  “Even it was safe to go back to Ukraine, what's there to go back to?” said Calvin Jones in a recent phone interview with the American News. Jone...
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  • Why is Calvin Jones releasing symphonic 'Shchedryk- Carol of the Bells' this Spring? / Mainly Piano
    Posted At: April 6, 2022 12:00 AM
    American composer and pianist Calvin Jones never thought he’d find himself in the middle of a war zone but at 5:00 a.m. on Thursday, February 24, 2022, he and his wife Inga, a native from Ukraine, were awoken by loud sirens and bombs going off around Kyiv, Ukraine and close enough to their apartment to have them react immediately. Suspecting the worst, they both frantically put what they could in their car ...
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  • Ukraine-based musician Calvin Jones records benefit song for the country that is under attack / UPWORTHY
    Posted At: March 22, 2022 12:00 AM
    Musician who escaped Ukraine releases benefit song for Ukraine recorded with Russian Orchestra Calvin Jones and his wife Inga left Ukraine by car after being woken up by heavy bombing on February 24.UPWORTHY'S Sethuraman S writes…..Ukraine-based musician Calvin Jones recorded a benefit song for the country that is currently under attack from Russia. Jones worked with a Russian orchestra to record a dozen of...
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  • Recorded with the Russian 'Taurida Symphony,' Calvin Jones releases 'Shchedryk' as benefit song for Ukraine / People
    Posted At: March 18, 2022 12:00 AM
    U.S. composer and pianist Calvin Jones was living in the Ukraine capital of Kyiv before he fled Russia's attack: "Music brings us together," he saysPeople's Diane Herbst writes….In St. Petersburg, Russia in July 2017, composer and pianist Calvin Jones was working with the 55-piece Taurida International Symphony Orchestra to record a dozen songs he'd composed or arranged, including the Ukrainian song "Shched...
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  • In support of Ukraine, Calvin Jones releases 'Shchedryk - Carol of the Bells'
    Posted At: March 10, 2022 12:00 AM
    American composer and pianist Calvin Jones never thought he’d find himself in the middle of a war zone but at 5:00 a.m. on Thursday, February 24, 2022, he and his wife Inga, a native from Ukraine, were awoken by loud sirens and bombs going off around Kyiv, Ukraine and close enough to their apartment to have them react immediately. Suspecting the worst, they both frantically put what they could in their car ...
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