I'll Be Home For Christmas by David Leonhardt - DeepRiffs

ALBUM

Jazz pianist/composer/musical director David Leonhardt reminds his audience of his commendable skills on this holiday offering titled I'll Be Home for Christmas. Comprised of a core group of vocalist Nancy Reed, saxophonist Larry McKenna, bassist Matthew Parrish, and drummer Taro Okamoto, the David Leonhardt Jazz Group swings through holiday classics with a modern jazz perspective. Leonhardt's lyrical piano playing is often the highlight of each song; however, Nancy Reed's deeply rooted jazz vocals provide listeners with an alternative to the instrumental versions. Combined with a tapestry of stories told by McKenna's saxophone voice and Taro Okamoto's influential brushwork, her voice is definitely the bright spot on "Santa Claus Is Coming to Town." On the title track, we hear McKenna's saxophone on lead melody as Leonhardt lightly comps his reedy, raspy tenor. No holiday CD would be complete without the beloved "The Christmas Song," and Leonhardt has created a musical context that's as large with possibilities as his appealing piano playing. "White Christmas" ends the set with swinging rhythms and buoyant improvisations and phrasings. It is one of the most entertaining songs on the record. Overall, the entire CD is a great reappraisal of holiday classics that you're sure to enjoy.
© Paula Edelstein /TiVo

1. Let It Snow

by David Leonhardt

Primary Artist: David Leonhardt; Main Performer
Composer: Cahn Styne; Composer

2. Oh Chrismas Tree

by David Leonhardt

Primary Artist: David Leonhardt; Main Performer
Composer: Traditional; Composer

3. Winter Wonderland

by David Leonhardt

Primary Artist: David Leonhardt; Main Performer
Composer: Fekix Bernard; Composer

4. We Three Kings

by David Leonhardt

Primary Artist: David Leonhardt; Main Performer
Composer: Traditional; Composer

5. Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas

by David Leonhardt

Composer: Martin; Composer
Primary Artist: David Leonhardt; Main Performer
Blaine: Martin; Other

6. Jingle Bells

by David Leonhardt

Primary Artist: David Leonhardt; Main Performer
Composer: Pierpont; Composer

7. Santa Claus Is Comin To Town

by David Leonhardt

Composer: Gillespie; Composer
Primary Artist: David Leonhardt; Main Performer
Coots: Gillespie; Other

8. I'll Be Home For Christmas

by David Leonhardt

Composer: Gannon; Composer
Primary Artist: David Leonhardt; Main Performer
Kent: Gannon; Other

9. God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen

by David Leonhardt

Primary Artist: David Leonhardt; Main Performer
Composer: Traditional; Composer

10. Sleigh Ride

by David Leonhardt

Primary Artist: David Leonhardt; Main Performer
Composer: Parish; Composer
Anderson: Parish; Other

11. It Came Upon A Midnight Clear

by David Leonhardt

Primary Artist: David Leonhardt; Main Performer
Composer: Willis; Composer

12. Frosty The Snowman

by David Leonhardt

Composer: Nelson; Composer
Primary Artist: David Leonhardt; Main Performer
Rollins: Nelson; Other

13. The Christmas Song

by David Leonhardt

Primary Artist: David Leonhardt; Main Performer
Composer: Torme; Composer
Herbert: Torme; Other

14. Here Comes Santa Claus

by David Leonhardt

Primary Artist: David Leonhardt; Main Performer
Composer: Autrey; Composer
Halderman: Autrey; Other

15. White Christmas

by David Leonhardt

Primary Artist: David Leonhardt; Main Performer
Composer: Berlin; Composer

Technical Specifications

Volume

1 volume only

Tracks

15 tracks available

Type

ALBUM

Format

Digital Media

Duration

1 hour, 4 minutes and 20 seconds

Explicit

None

Coverart

Available and up to 600x600 px

Booklet

Not available

Max Quality

CD Quality (Lossless)

16bit / 44.1 kHz

Stereo

Audio Extension

Lossless: FLAC, M4A, WAV, WV, AIFF

Lossy: AAC, MP3, M4A, MP4, OGA, OGG, OPUS, WMA

Archive Format

Available in these formats: ZIP, TAR, RAR

Lyrics

3/15 tracks have lyrics

Synchronized Lyrics

No synced lyrics found

Genres

Jazz, Holiday, Christmas, Mainstream Jazz, Holiday Music

Label

Big Bang Records

Music Distribution Service

CD Baby

Country

United States

Language

English (United States)

Popularity

Release Date

Dec 31, 2004

Track Preview

Available

Delivery Charge

Free

Delivery Method

Digital download link via Email or Personal Dashboard on this site

UPC

825346755021