The recording will be available from D13 Entertainment in stores and online Oct. 28.

“I think this is a fresh take on the Christmas album,” said Tony nominee Wopat in a statement. “Jazz fans and serious musicians will appreciate what we’ve done with theses tunes. Our arranger John Oddo has a true affinity for that classic 50s and 60s sound. He really nails it. Tedd Firth is a major talent and a creative voice. And, of course, I love singing with John Schneider. The timbre of our voices match, the harmonies blend so easily. Plus, he’s a barrel of laughs.”

Schneider added, “Tom and I really bring out the best in each other. We may not sound alike when we talk, but when we sing sometimes you can’t tell us apart. In the studio, I put him first and he puts me first. If that’s not friendship, I don’t know what is.”

The duo will celebrate the new CD with a concert at Joe’s Pub at the Public Theater Dec. 2 at 9:30 PM.

The track listing for "Home for Christmas" follows:
1. Merry Christmas (:17)
2. “Christmas Time is Here” (3:14) DUET
3. “Santa Claus is Coming to Town” (3:05) DUET
4. “Cool Yule” (3:21) DUET
5. “I’ll Be Home for Christmas” (3:34) Wopat
6. “Even the Snow (Falls for You)” (3:13) Schneider
7. Love (0:13)
8. “Sleigh Ride” (3:56) DUET
9. “Christmas Waltz” (3:23)
10. “Johnny, It’s Cold Outside” (3:23) DUET
11. “The Secret of Christmas” (3:08) Schneider
12. Coal (0:05)
13. “Blue Xmas” (2:53) Wopat
14. “Holiday Season” (2:48) DUET
15. Ponch & John (0:13)
16. “On a Quiet Christmas Morn” (2:55) DUET
17. “Silver Bells” (2:48) DUET
18. Egg Nog (0:11)