A Holly Jolly Christmas

White Christmas

All scripture, all scripture,
All scripture is God-breathed,
All scripture is God-breathed,
God-breathed, God-breathed,

And profitable for teaching,
For conviction, for correction, for instruction
In righteousness, in righteousness,
That the man of God may be complete,
Fully equipped for every good work.

All scripture, all scripture,
All scripture is God-breathed,
Second Timothy chapter three:
Sixteen and seventeen.

https://www.hymnal.net/en/hymn/ns/1052

All Scripture (2 Timothy 3:16-17)

BRIGHTEYED BAZOUKI

For the last 3 years I have released a jazz version of a Christmas tune. Because they are so well liked, it has become a tradition for me to do it now. I took the much loved carol, Jingle bells, loosened up the melody, comped with my left hand chords & then added some drums & an upright bass, to round out my Jazz Trio. Merry Christmas to all who hear this tune & may the new year bring everything you hoped for & more :)

Jingle Bells (Jazz Version)

Single Source Master Use & Synchronization

Jingle Bells-Trumpet

Santa Claus Is Coming To Town

 Guitar:이근형 Bass:이태윤 Drum:강수호 Piano&Arr :최태완 Produced by:이영기

White Christmas(The Friends)

Me playing a medley of Joy to the World and Angels We Have Heard on High on the piano.

George F. Handel / Traditional French Carol
Arranged by Dennis Alexander

Joy to the World / Angels We Have Heard on High

New arrangements of beloved Christmas songs by the Gabriel Latchin Trio, a jazz piano trio based in London, U.K.

https://www.gabriellatchin.com/epk

LINER NOTES:

The celebration of Christmas has a timeless and unwavering connection to music. The rich history linking them goes back many centuries and is ever evolving: new songs are continually being added to the cannon. The beloved music of this winter festival is deeply linked to our social and family traditions, whilst also reflecting the changing cultural tapestry of our times. Speaking personally, becoming a father has brought the magic of the season to the fore, and is one of the reasons I wished to make this album. 

As a jazz musician, my choice of Christmas repertoire, unsurprisingly, tends towards the American Songbook-style tunes that have proven to be perfect vehicles for improvisation for generations. In fact, many of these festive songs were written in the 1930s and ‘40s, the same era as the classic jazz standards themselves, and by some of the same composers. I have no doubt that melodies as beautiful as “The Christmas Song” or “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas” would be enjoyed year round were Christmas not in the title. To this selection I have added two perennial carols that are personal favourites of mine, and one original composition, a dedication to friendship.

If Christmas is the principal narrative of this record, then the subtext would be my approach to each song. I set myself the exciting challenge of presenting these well-known tunes through the eyes of my musical idols. For example, how might Bill Evans approach “I’ll Be Home for Christmas”? What would Ahmad Jamal do with “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer”? Others include Herbie Hancock, Phineas Newborn, Barry Harris, Cedar Walton and Thelonius Monk. 

The extent to which this was successful remains for the listener to decide. The influence of the masters of the jazz piano tradition upon my own playing is overt. But, the shades of their music that appear here come from a place of honesty, love and deep study, and I cannot help but be a product of all the music that I have absorbed over the years. 

There are many people to thank for helping me to realise this album. Firstly, the wonderful musicians with whom I’m fortunate to work, Josh and Dario. Their contribution to this music goes well beyond the record date. Special thanks also to Simon Hendry, Sue Edwards, George Woodger, Sam Braysher and everyone else involved along the way. 

Most importantly, of course, thank you to my loving wife, Brigid, without whose support and encouragement this record would have remained merely an idea. Finally, I would like to dedicate this album to our three young children, Arthur, Oscar and Mairi. May their days be merry and bright. 

Gabriel

Santa Claus Is Coming To Town

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