Christmas Songs CD
CHRISTMAS SONGS, FEATURING THE CLAYTON/HAMILTON JAZZ ORCHESTRA ON VERVE RECORDS
New York, NY-- Grammy winning singer/pianist Diana Krall will keep fans happy with the release of her first ever Christmas album 'Christmas
Songs, Featuring the Clayton/Hamilton Jazz Orchestra,' It was just the most joyful experience
I've had, Krall says of recording the album. Yes, it's a Christmas album, but I wanted to make this record in a style that the great singers that I admire used to make. I approached this record like I would any other jazz record. It had to swing!
The album was recorded in a Hollywood studio during the summer, but that didn't keep Krall and company out of the Christmas spirit: We set up a Christmas tree, candles and ornaments in the studio. It was all very joyful with a lot of laughing. I felt like a little girl and this was my party!
'Christmas Songs, Featuring the Clayton/Hamilton Jazz Orchestra' is a collection of holiday standards featuring the talents of Grammy winner Tommy LiPuma, who co-produced the album with Krall, and an all star cast of musicians. The Clayton/Hamilton Jazz Orchestra plays on seven tracks, and the great jazz composer Johnny Mandel lends a string arrangement to three others. Two songs were recorded with smaller groups, featuring eminent jazzmen John Clayton, Anthony Wilson, Jeff Hamilton, Bob Hurt and Stefon Harris.
