Lyambiko - My Favourite Christmas Songs (2018)

"I have chosen classics that have a special meaning for me. For me, “Silent Night” brings back many childhood memories; after all, it – the German ver-ion, “Stille Nacht, heilige Nacht” – was one of the most often sung carols at home. “River” is a reflection of my reactions as a teenager to this festive season – even though, or perhaps precisely because it is not a classic Christmas song. “Little Christmas Tree” and “The Christmas Song” are of course clearly rooted in the jazz field, which is why I have a special relationship to these songs. Together with my co-musicians Svetoslav Karparov (piano) – who also wrote all the arrangements – Thomas Brendgens-Mönkemeyer (guitar), Hannah Weber (cello), Robin Draganic (bass) and Luca Sestak – my duet partner for “Christmas Time Is Here” – I have endeavoured to imbue each song with a personal touch.

Tracklist:
01. Winter Wonderland (2:22)
02. Santa Claus is Coming to Town (2:21)
03. Driving Home for Christmas (2:41)
04. Merry Christmas, Darling (3:05)
05. O Holy Night (3:04)
06. River (2:57)
07. Christmas Time Is Here (feat. Luca Sestak) (2:59)
08. Last Christmas (2:48)
09. All I Want for Christmas (3:02)
10. Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas (3:02)
11. Hallelujah (3:00)
12. I'll be Home for Christmas (2:32)
13. The First Noel (3:29)
14. Silent Night (2:46)
15. White Christmas (3:09)
16. Little Christmas Tree (3:05)
17. The Christmas Song (2:24)