Al Di Meola - Christmas: Winter Nights
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Artist: Al Di MeolaEdition: Music CD
CD Release Date: 1999-09-28
Music Label: Telarc
Soundtracks:
- Zima
- Carol of the Bells
- Winterlude Duet No. 1
- Greensleeves
- Mercy Street
- Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas
- Winterlude No. 2
- Midwinter Nights
- Scarborough Fair
- Winterlude No. 3
- First Noel
- Inverno
- First Snow
- Winterlude No. 4
- Ave Maria
Free Music Notes for Christmas: Winter Nights
Free Music Review: + 1/2 stars...A Christmas Album to Enjoy Year 'Round
Hit: 4 Stars
I first encountered Al Di Meola as the lightning-fingered guitarist for the fusion group Return to Forever and later on solo albums like ELEGANT GYPSY and SPLENDIDO HOTEL. But on WINTER NIGHTS, he is in a more subdued mood. Many of the tracks feature Ukrainian musician Roman Hrynkiv on bandura, a folk instrument similar to a lute. The two perform together to marvelous effect like on the Di Meola original "Zima" and the more traditional "The First Noel." In addition, Hrynkiv plays solo on several shorter pieces ("Winterlude No. 2, 3 and 4"). With only a scattering of recognizable Christmas songs, you can enjoy this album year 'round. [Running Time - 51:25] HIGHLY RECOMMENDED
Christmas: Winter Nights Poster
Jazz guitarist Al DiMeola gives new meaning to the phrase world music by working with Ukrainian bandura player Roman Hrynkiv. Here DiMeola explores a special collection of instrumental seasonal works, underscoring them with layered percussion. A number of captivating originals and intricately arranged standards surface here, including "Carol of the Bells, "Ave Maria," and "The First Noel." DiMeola certainly titled the album right: these seasonal songs readily capture the penetrating chill and peacefulness of a star-laden winter sky. Recommended. --Martin KellerInternational Music CDs
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