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Connie Evingson : The Secret of Christmas
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Named one of the "12 Cd's of Christmas 2003" by Jazziz magazine. A collection of holiday classics and lesser-known tunes of the season, performed in a swinging jazz style. Unique and original arrangements.
Genre: Jazz: Jazz Vocals
Release Date: 2002
The Secret of Christmas Record Label: Minnehaha Music
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Preview Song Name Time Format Price Select
Snowfall/I Love the Winter Weather 3:24 Album Only
Carol of the Bells 5:15 Album Only
Simple Gifts 5:31 Album Only
The Christmas Song 5:48 Album Only
The Nutcracker Petite Suite 6:39 Album Only
Some Children See Him 6:02 Album Only
Gesu Bambino 4:19 Album Only
The Secret of Christmas 5:54 Album Only
A Cradle in Bethlehem 5:12 Album Only
Silent Night 1:19 Album Only
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Album Notes

This CD is a collection of holiday classics and lesser-known songs of the season, all arranged in a unique and original style. Selected by Jazziz magazine as one of the "12 CD's of Christmas" for 2003!

"Gesu Bambino", by Italian Pietro Yon, is given an Afro-Cuban treatment with Doc Severinsen on trumpet and Shai Hayo, of the Nachito Herrara band, on percussion; the Ukranian folk song "Carol of the Bells", becomes a jazz waltz, with additional lyrics by Evingson; "A Cradle in Bethlehem", originally recorded by Nat King Cole with full orchestra and chorus, is an intimate duet for Connie and guitarist/ singer Robert Everest.

Other highlights are "The Nutcracker Petite Suite", a swinging abbreviated version of Tchaichovsky's ballet score arranged by Dave Karr with lyrics by Evingson, an a cappella treatment of Silent Night, and a gospel version of "Simple Gifts", the traditional Shaker hymn, with guest Ricky Peterson on Hammond B-3 organ.

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REVIEWS

Great listening all year
author: marty lewin
This is an excellent vocal jazz recording that also happens to be a Christmas CD. Connie Evingson's great alto voice and unique arrangements make this a superior outing. "Simple Gifts" starts out as a straight reading and ends up in a heavy groove. Doc Severinsen contributes some excellent trumpet work on "Gesu Bambino", and the "Nutcracker Petite Suite" is a treat. This is a "must have" recording for fans of great jazz singers.
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