| UPC | REF# | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 68944014828 | JUST 148 | 10 |
Justin Time for Christmas Three
Various Artists - Compilations
Label : JUST // Holidays // 2001-10-01
The Canadian label Justin Time can always be count...
The Canadian label Justin Time can always be counted upon to produce a diverse sounding Christmas CD, and this third compilation is no exception. Bassist Dave Young is joined by Cedar Walton and Barry Elmes for a bluesy take of "The Christmas Song while pianist John Stetch's approach to "Christmas Time Is Here" gradually takes a slightly dissonant path, and Oliver Jones, who studied piano with Oscar Peterson's sister, offers a richly textured "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas." One of the wildest songs is "We Three Kings," with some adventurous playing by multi-reed player Michael Marcus and the late pianist Jaki Byard. Hugh Ragin leads three other trumpeters in a stunning arrangement of "It Came Upon a Midnight Clear." Highlights among the vocal tracks include Ranee Lee's intimate reworking of "Santa Baby" with guitarist Richard Ring and percussionist Denis Chiche; Johanne Blouin's relaxed approach to "God Rest Ye, Merry Gentlemen" with a trio led by John Hicks; and Jeri Brown's lovely, very deliberate duet with pianist Milton Sealy of "The Christmas Song." Overall, this Christmas collection is a very worthwhile investment.
Tracks:
| 01 | Wohl mir daB ich Jesum habe | 4:19 |
| 02 | The Christmas Song | 3:57 |
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| 03 | Christmas Waltz | 3:43 |
| 04 | Santa Baby | 5:20 |
| 05 | We Three Kings | 2:20 |
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| 06 | God Rest You Merry Gentelmen | 4:10 |
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| 07 | Christmas Time Is Here | 3:32 |
| 08 | Christmas Blues | 5:50 |
| 09 | Jezu Malusienki (O Little Jesus) | 4:00 |
| 10 | It Came Upon a Midnight Clear | 2:45 |
| 12 | Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas | 6:10 |
| 13 | Silent Night | 5:32 |
| 14 | Noel Traditionel | 4:37 |
| 15 | Little Drummer Boy | 2:30 |
| 16 | Let it Snow, Let It Snow, Let It Snow | 3:54 |
