A Dave Brubeck Christmas

Label: Telarc
Year: 1996
Released on LP: No
Released on CD: Yes

Tracks

1. "Homecoming" Jingle Bells
2. Santa Claus Is Coming To Town
3. Joy To The World
4. Away In A Manger
5. Winter Wonderland
6. Little Town Of Bethlehem
7. What Child Is This?
8. To Us Is Given
9. Tannenbaum
10. Silent Night
11. Cantos Para Pedir La Posadas
12. Run, Run To Bethlehem
13. "Farewell" Jingle Bells
14. The Christmas Song

Personnel

Notes

Track 7, "What Child Is This," is based on "Greensleeves".

Reviews

Concord Music Group - Copyright

Dave Brubeck lends his signature style to traditional Christmas favorites and original Christmas compositions. This album is in his words, " a very personal statement that speaks to the curious mixture of both the joy and the melancholy of Christmas."

All Music Guide - Review- Copyright

Dave Brubeck covers a host of favorite carols on this solo outing. His chime-like "Joy to the World" and striding "Winter Wonderland" are treasures. His festive opening version of "Jingle Bells" contrasts with the weary version signaling the end of an evening's festivities; anyone who has ever worked a holiday party will relate to it. His originals include the delightful "Run, Run, Run to Bethlehem" and the meditative "To Us Is Given." This is a Christmas CD worth repeated hearings.

Ken Dryden

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