5.0 out of 5 stars
"Holiday Big Band '40s style", Nov 10 2000
This review is from: Big Band Xmas (Audio CD)
Only Concord Jazz could come up with this fresh sound of Holiday music, the traditional big band genre is missing in todays world of music. The young crowd really love the new groups that have tried to duplicate this never to be forgotten era of the '40s. There have not been many Christmas recordings by big bands, but thanks to the talent of Rob McConnell's great arrangements and performance by his Boss Brass, swinging and taking some harmonically liberties we have the past right before us.
McConnell arranges seventeen songs and carols, some traditional and a few new, but the warmth and feeling of this festive time of the year is the highlight...try it and see if you don't agree - "BIG BAND CHRISTMAS", is a sure stocking-stuffer for your fireplace!
Total Time: 59:49 on 11 Tracks...Concord Jazz 4844...(1998)
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5.0 out of 5 stars
For Big Band fans, the BEST !!, Jan 7 1999
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This review is from: Big Band Xmas (Audio CD)
Rob McConnell has created one of the best Christmas CD's for Jazz fans every produced. He has brought Jazz to a new level with his compulations in this CD. Songs such as "What are you doin' New Years Eve" and "Silver Bells" are tunes I will listen to all year around. This CD is a must for your Christmas collection.
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