Immerse yourself in the festive spirit with Thad Jones' enchanting album, "Christmas Ett Barn Ar Fott - Julsanger Fran Hela Varlden," released on January 31, 1998, under the Naxos label. This captivating collection blends the rich traditions of jazz, hard bop, and big band music with the timeless charm of Christmas carols and songs from around the world. Spanning a diverse range of genres, the album offers a unique and refreshing take on holiday music, showcasing Thad Jones' exceptional musical prowess and innovative arrangements.
From the lively "Bereden Vag For Herran" to the serene "Stilla Natt (Silent Night)," each of the 20 tracks on this album is a testament to Jones' ability to infuse classic melodies with new energy and depth. The album features a mix of well-known carols like "Deck The Hall" and "O Helga Natt (Cantique De Noel, O Holy Night)" alongside lesser-known gems such as "Schlichte Weisen, Op. 76: Marias Vaggsang" and "5 Christmas Songs, Op. 1: No. 4. Giv Mig Ej Glans (Give Me No Splendour)." The result is a rich tapestry of sounds that celebrates the diversity and universality of the holiday season.
With a duration of just over an hour, this album is perfect for those seeking a fresh and dynamic soundtrack to their Christmas celebrations. Thad Jones' masterful arrangements and the outstanding performances by the ensemble make this album a standout in the world of jazz and holiday music. Whether you're a longtime fan of Thad Jones or new to his work, "Christmas Ett Barn Ar Fott - Julsanger Fran Hela Varlden" is sure to become a cherished part of your holiday tradition.
1998 Naxos1998 Naxos
Tracks
Bereden Vag For HerranLars-Ove Eriksson, Ă–rebro Chamber Choir, Traditional
Det Susar Genom Livets StridĂ–rebro Chamber Choir, Anette Johansson, Ulf Lundmark, Carl Gustaf Boberg, David Ahlberg, Anders Jalkeus
Advent : AdventLars-Ove Eriksson, Ă–rebro Chamber Choir, Otto Olsson, Paul Nilsson
Var Halsad Skona MorgonstundNiclas Ericson, Lars-Ove Eriksson, Ă–rebro Chamber Choir, Philipp Nicolai
Deck The Hall : Deck The HallChristina Axelsson, Magnus Petersson, Ă–rebro Chamber Choir, Traditional, Peter Breiner
JesusbarnetLars-Ove Eriksson, Ă–rebro Chamber Choir, Ulf Lundmark, Peter Cornelius
O Betlehem, Du Lilla StadĂ–rebro Chamber Choir, Traditional
Requiem: Pie JesuLars-Ove Eriksson, Gunnel Ericson Sjöberg, Örebro Chamber Choir, Andrew Lloyd Webber
Ave MariaĂ–rebro Chamber Choir, Javier Busto
Jag Ser Upp Mot HimlenLars-Ove Eriksson, Ă–rebro Chamber Choir, Traditional
A Child Is BornThad Jones, Bror Engström, Niclas Ericson, Örebro Chamber Choir, Stefan Backlund
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