The George Shearing Quintet - Christmas (1998)
MP3 320 kbps | 1 CD | 138.63 Mb | Total Time: 62:00 min
Genre: Smooth Jazz | Label: Telarc | Country: USA | Catalog#: 83438 | Sep 29, 1998
MP3 320 kbps | 1 CD | 138.63 Mb | Total Time: 62:00 min
Genre: Smooth Jazz | Label: Telarc | Country: USA | Catalog#: 83438 | Sep 29, 1998
George Shearing's quintet work is instantly recognizable. His use of guitar (Reg Schwager) and vibes (Don Thompson) closely following the gently swinging lead of his piano work has become a signature. On Christmas, the Shearing Quintet (here rounded out by the bass of Neil Swainson and the drums of Dennis Mackrel) slip effortlessly over the likes of "White Christmas," "Winter Wonderland," and "Let It Snow" with a breezy, light touch. With tasteful solos that extend off the main melody and into more heady waters, Christmas is an entirely enjoyable release and perfect party music. For serious listening, this disc also boasts a fantastic recording. S. Duda
This holiday CD showcases Shearing's light touch. These songs definitely put you in a nice, mellow holiday mood. I really enjoyed the first track, " . . . Merrily on High," as well as "Donkey Carol" and "God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen" (which smoothly incorporates Brubeck's famous "Take Five" intro). "Noel Nouvelet" is a serene, but melancholy tune, a la Guaraldi's take on "Greensleeves." If you like holiday music and nice jazz, you'll get both from this LP.
1. Ding Dong Merrily On High
Performer: George Shearing (Singer)
2. White Christmas
Writer: Irving Berlin
Performer: George Shearing (Singer)
3. Winter Wonderland
Writer: Felix Bernard / Dick Smith
Performer: George Shearing (Singer)
4. Christmas Waltz, The
Writer: Jule Styne / Sammy Cahn
Performer: George Shearing (Singer)
5. Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas
Show: Meet Me In St. Louis
Writer: Hugh Martin / Ralph Blane
Performer: George Shearing (Singer)
6. Noel Nouvelet
Performer: George Shearing (Singer)
7. Donkey Carol
Performer: George Shearing (Singer)
8. I'll Be Home For Christmas
Writer: Walter Kent / Kim Gannon
Performer: George Shearing (Singer)
9. Snowfall
Performer: George Shearing (Singer)
10. Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!
Writer: Jule Styne / Sammy Cahn
Performer: George Shearing (Singer)
11. Christmas Song, The (Chestnuts Roasting On An Open Fire)
Writer: Mel Torme / Robert Wells
Performer: George Shearing (Singer)
12. God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen
Performer: George Shearing (Singer)
13. Balulalow
Performer: George Shearing (Singer)
14. Away In A Manger
Performer: George Shearing (Singer)
15. It's Christmas Time
Performer: George Shearing (Singer)
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Performer: George Shearing (Singer)
2. White Christmas
Writer: Irving Berlin
Performer: George Shearing (Singer)
3. Winter Wonderland
Writer: Felix Bernard / Dick Smith
Performer: George Shearing (Singer)
4. Christmas Waltz, The
Writer: Jule Styne / Sammy Cahn
Performer: George Shearing (Singer)
5. Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas
Show: Meet Me In St. Louis
Writer: Hugh Martin / Ralph Blane
Performer: George Shearing (Singer)
6. Noel Nouvelet
Performer: George Shearing (Singer)
7. Donkey Carol
Performer: George Shearing (Singer)
8. I'll Be Home For Christmas
Writer: Walter Kent / Kim Gannon
Performer: George Shearing (Singer)
9. Snowfall
Performer: George Shearing (Singer)
10. Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!
Writer: Jule Styne / Sammy Cahn
Performer: George Shearing (Singer)
11. Christmas Song, The (Chestnuts Roasting On An Open Fire)
Writer: Mel Torme / Robert Wells
Performer: George Shearing (Singer)
12. God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen
Performer: George Shearing (Singer)
13. Balulalow
Performer: George Shearing (Singer)
14. Away In A Manger
Performer: George Shearing (Singer)
15. It's Christmas Time
Performer: George Shearing (Singer)
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