Christmas with George Shearing Quintet

George Shearing (Artist)

Product Details

• Audio CD (September 29, 1998)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Telarc
• ASIN: B000009D6K
• Also Available in: Audio Cassette  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #133,063 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

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Editorial Reviews

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George Shearing's quintet work is instantly recognizable. His use of guitar (Reg Schwager) and vibes (Don Thompson) closely following the gently swinging lead of his piano work has become a signature. On Christmas, the Shearing Quintet (here rounded out by the bass of Neil Swainson and the drums of Dennis Mackrel) slip effortlessly over the likes of "White Christmas," "Winter Wonderland," and "Let It Snow" with a breezy, light touch. With tasteful solos that extend off the main melody and into more heady waters, Christmas is an entirely enjoyable release and perfect party music. For serious listening, this disc also boasts a fantastic recording. --S. Duda

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Yuletide winner from Shearing, April 11, 2000

By A Customer

This album is a delight. Especially suitable for background music a Christmas dinner party. It's a nice departure from the tired yule favorites in that Shearing delightfully reintroduces us to the holiday chestnuts but does so with new arrangements and wonderful pairings of instruments. This is a must for your holiday music collection.

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A very good holiday CD., December 3, 2001

By	namepeace "namepeace" (Nashville, TN United States) - See all my reviews

This holiday CD showcases Shearing's light touch. These songs definitely put you in a nice, mellow holiday mood. I really enjoyed the first track, " . . . Merrily on High," as well as "Donkey Carol" and "God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen" (which smoothly incorporates Brubeck's famous "Take Five" intro). "Noel Nouvelet" is a serene, but melancholy tune, a la Guaraldi's take on "Greensleeves." If you like holiday music and nice jazz, you'll get both from this LP.

4.0 out of 5 stars Mellow and Musical, December 25, 2008

By	Greg Heuer "retired bandsman" (Nellysford, VA USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Those of us who admire Shearing enjoy this unpretentious collection of holiday greats. The 'take five' merry gentlemen is a delight. Take the pressure and commercialism off for just a bit and enjoy some highly musical moments.