Various Artists – Christmas Break: Relaxing Jazz for the Holidays
Various Artists
Christmas Break: Relaxing Jazz for the Holidays
(Telarc – 2006)
Staff
For all of the joy and festivity associated with the holidays, the season also comes with its share of stress, too. When the shopping, the decorating, the gathering and the rest of the yuletide overdrive reaches its peak, take that much needed and well-deserved Christmas Break: Relaxing Jazz for the Holidays a collection of traditional Christmas songs interpreted by some of the most prominent jazz players of the last few decades. This festive but easygoing compilation features performances by Oscar Peterson, Mel Torme, Dave Brubeck, Ray Brown, Al Di Meola and more.
This holiday season, take some time to disconnect from the frenzy and relax. Light up the tree, throw a log on the fire, settle into your favorite chair and reconnect with the peace, tranquility and joy of the season with the music of Christmas Break: Relaxing Jazz for the Holidays.
Performers:
Oscar Peterson – piano
Mel Torme – vocal
Jim Hall – guitar
Jeanie Bryson – vocal
Kenny Baron — piano
Dave Brubeck – piano
Gerry Mulligan – bariton saxophone
George Shearing – piano
Ray Brown – bass
Kevin Mahogany – vocal
Russell Malone — guitar
Al Di Meola – acoustic guitar and percussion
