Rory Partin releases holiday single; working on fan-funded CD for new year

Big Band jazz singer Rory Partin sets the mood for fireplace and mistletoe with the release of his single "Baby It's Cold Outside." On this single, he is paired in a toasty version with his wife and musical partner Alexa James as they render this holiday favorite. 

The chemistry between the two goes beyond being each other's spouse. The single is cute, playful and even though it is a track that is reworked by so many, Rory and his wife make it their own.

The holiday single was released in anticipation of Rory's 2014 compilation which has been funded by his fans. Rory took to social media and reached out to his faithful fans to assist him funding his yet to be titled CD via his campaign over at IndieGoGo.  With a donation and pre-order, those who contributed  got a chance to receive one of the many exclusive deals such as getting their CDs signed, an appearance on the video, Instagram take-over; Rory was even willing to cook Cajun food for the person that donated $250. 

Although Rory's dream was to raise $20,000 to pay for all the behind-the-scenes stuff with the recording, he came away with close to $3,400. 

Often compared to the likes of Michael Buble and Harry Connick, Rory is originally from Lake Charles, Louisiana who then made his way to Nashville, Tennessee before settling in Los Angeles. It was in Los Angeles that his career took off in ways he never imagined.

Rory is known in the live events circles as he has performed at many sold out performances around the world including presidential inaugural balls, casinos and five-star hotels.

The Louisiana born, Tennessee raised Rory The new CD is expected to be released in the Spring of 2014. 

 Watch Rory and is wife perform "Baby, It's Cold Outside (Live)"


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