Track Listings (15) - Disc #1| All Artists: Shearing Title: Christmas With George Shearing Quintet Members Wishing: 0 Total Copies: 0 Label: Telarc Original Release Date: 10/1/1998 Re-Release Date: 9/29/1998 Genres: International Music, Jazz, Special Interest, Classical Styles: Caribbean & Cuba, Cuba, Cool Jazz, Latin Jazz, Bebop, Holiday & Wedding, Opera & Classical Vocal Number of Discs: 1 SwapaCD Credits: 1 UPC: 089408343827 |
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 | Shearing Christmas With George Shearing Quintet Genres: International Music, Jazz, Special Interest, Classical
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 She... more » |
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Amazon.com 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 Similarly Requested CDs
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CD ReviewsYuletide winner from Shearing 04/11/2000 (5 out of 5 stars) "This album is a delight. Especially suitable for background music a Christmas dinner party. It's a nice departure from the tired yule favorites in that Shearing delightfully reintroduces us to the holiday chestnuts but does so with new arrangements and wonderful pairings of instruments. This is a must for your holiday music collection." A very good holiday CD. namepeace | Nashville, TN United States | 12/03/2001 (4 out of 5 stars) "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."
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