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Self-described "rural folk piano" player George Winston was among the earliest and most successful proponents of the genre of contemporary instrumental music later dubbed new age. Although born in Michigan in 1949, he was raised primarily in Montana, the extreme seasonal changes he experienced there later greatly influencing the pastoral feel of his music. Even as a child, Winston preferred… Read more in Amazon's George Winston Store

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  • Audio CD (October 16, 2001)
  • Original Release Date: October 9, 2001
  • Number of Discs: 1
  • Format: Enhanced, Extra tracks
  • Label: RCA Victor
  • ASIN: B00005NNDO
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  • Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (77 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #229 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

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December holds the distinction of single-handedly putting Windham Hill on the map and being the new age album most likely to find its way into music collections of all ilk. In spite of being relentlessly overplayed during the holidays, the solo piano recording has aged quite well. Winston shapes holiday war-horses and original compositions into a captivating contemporary statement. His spare, understated style captures the feel of the dark season, employing ample resonance to evoke a reflective spaciousness. The album's straightforward simplicity conveys both the celebration and quietude that characterize the best of the Yuletide spirit. --Richard Price


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A quintessential example of George Winston's "folk piano" style, December speaks to the spirit of the season. Mixing traditional carols, a couple of classical works, and his own originals, Winston drops notes with icy clarity into a winter silence, rippling through "Carol of Bells" and coaxing dark, introspective moods from his own suite, "Night." The pianist's liner notes are also a trip as he cites the numerous sources for his music. Who would've thought that the gentle melodies of "Peace" were inspired by the soundtrack to TV's The Outer Limits? This 20th anniversary edition, which includes two bonus tracks, is a vast sonic improvement over previous releases. --John Diliberto

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56 of 58 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars from Solo Piano Publications, November 5, 2001
By Kathy Parsons (Florence, OR United States) - See all my reviews
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Even though "December" was recorded nineteen years ago, it is still by far my favorite George Winston album as well as an all-time favorite Christmas album. Recorded when "new age" music was barely emerging and Windham Hill was an experimental artists' label, this is one of a handful of albums that show just how good the music was when artists had more control of what went onto their albums. Art and innovation were more important than a quick buck, and "December" was able to be creative and original AND commercially successful. A true classic in the genres of new age music and holiday albums, this is a must-have CD. It includes Winston's arrangements of "Carol of the Bells", Pachelbel's "Canon in D", and "The Holly and The Ivy" as well as some lesser-known carols and several original pieces. This is an incredible album, and I give it my highest recommendation!
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5.0 out of 5 stars One of my favorite holiday "mood" albums, October 2, 2002
By Joanna Daneman (Middletown, DE USA) - See all my reviews
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I have a hard time grasping that this album is 20 years old. But because these solo piano arrangements are classic holiday pieces, it never seems to age. In fact, I've had this for years, and I wore out a cassette tape of this before I replaced it with a CD.

The music is George Winston's solo piano arrangements of folk Christmas carols like "Greensleeves" and "The Holly and the Ivy", plus some classical tunes "Pachelbel's Canon" and his own compositions. My particular favorite is the usually-boring "Carol of the Bells," which is arranged wonderfully here.

If you like solo, modern piano and you like Christmas music, you might like this album as much as I do. I even play it when it's not Christmastime.

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5.0 out of 5 stars DECEMBER - always beautiful, now even better!!, October 24, 2001
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I'll admit I'm biased - I love all of George's CDs. But I have to say that for overall listening, December flows the best. The classics are all still here - Carol of the Bells, the Kanon, and my favorite, the Holly and the Ivy.

But the bonus tracks are interesting. A Christmas Song is simple and short. Sleep Baby Mine by Alfred Burt (who also composed Some Children See Him) is a very lovely song and fits in with the rest of the CD perfectly.

What I bought the CD for, however, was the sheet music. It's about time!! Just glancing over it, George's version of the Kanon looks complicated, but not impossible. Probably intermediate to advanced.

If you want to start listening to George Winston, start with this CD! Then try Plains.

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5.0 out of 5 stars An Old Friend
I've been enjoying "December" since its original release - in fact, my original copy was a vinyl album. Read more
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Excellent timeless music by new age pianist George Winston. One of my favorites. New Age does not have any oldies. Read more
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I first heard George Winston on vinyl a long time ago, when CDs were just beginning to emerge. I subsequently bought December, Autumn, and Winter Into Spring on vinyl and they... Read more
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5.0 out of 5 stars Essence
Admittedly September to December has always been the best part of the year to me. George Winston's "December" is the essence of that part of the year. Read more
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5.0 out of 5 stars Delightful
This CD is one of my favorites. It excels in blending the nice and clean piano notes with the pauses that relax the spirit. All of the twelve pieces are really enjoyable.
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I bought this as a gift for my daughter. It was reasonably priced and was shipped quickly. I could not find this CD at local music departments.
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This is a great CD. However, the copy that I bought from Amazon -- along with the CD Forest would not play properly. Read more
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