Play Bending Towards the Light Samples “To say that this recording represents a milestone in jazz music is an understatement. Never has such a wide variety of talented performers been involved in such a unique project.” “An extraordinary concert recording. The heavy-hitting soloists and marvelous choral and vocal ensembles that tell the story... work together marvelously. Everyones talent shines and submits to the collective majesty of the musical piece.” “A wonderful holiday disc that could warm the coldest Grinch heart. The music is gorgeous, vibrant and inspired. In a morass of Yultide commercialism, this heartfelt disc touches the true spirit of joy.” “The recording is scriptural, spiritual and highly spirited. Expect to see it one day as a television special.” “An inspired jazz narrative that gets to the heart of the Christmas story. ...a jubilant, sumptuous feast of sound and spirit.” “Great jazz Christmas albums have been scarce the past two or three years but the wait is over with this revelation of an album. The playing is sumptuous and at times red hot.” “For fans of pure jazz, it probably doesn't get any better than this. The program has been a tradition in New York and now will reach a wider audience.” “Another retelling of the Christmas story, but its done in a jazz context and you get some pretty fine gifts. The story in the notes about the show's history are inspirational in and of themselves” “The real forces behind the music are Anne Phillips and Bob Kindred who put it all together. Kindred's solo on "Silent Night" is one of the disc's highlights. A creative, high-spirited yet respectful celebration of Christmas.” “The second part, "The Celebration" is breathtaking... brought to a stunning close by vibraphone legend Lionel Hampton” “A jazz lover's dream. If you enjoy live albums that make you jealous you weren't there, this is the tops. Many, many inspired performances pack this disc with moments of real jubilation.. the record sounds like a big, festive Christmas party. The on-site recording is incredibly detailed and breathtakingly clean.” “A whole new perspective on musical holiday cheer.” “The holiday spirit sounds particularly magical in "Bending Towards the Light.. A Jazz Nativity." By telling the Christmas story so poetically in the vernacular of swing, scat, blues, Latin jazz and the like, the recording attests to the universitality of jazz-related idioms. You don't have to be a jazz devotee to be moved. Count on this becoming one of the more popular holiday recordings.” “Ever wonder what the Nativity would sound like had it taken place on 52nd Street in the late 1940s? Something like bending Towards the Light: A Jazz Nativity.” “It is an album of music that is sometimes touching and sometimes raucous. It is always beautiful.” “A formidable release. Very impressive.” |
Bending Towards the Light, A Jazz Nativity
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