What Are You Doing New Year's Eve

Here's some new, fun and easy Saxophone Quartet Christmas music (and piano, bass and drum parts) with solo chord changes for all 4 players. Background tracks heard here come with the pdf's if needed. The solo sections are listed as to how many times through on the mp3 title. Play them as medleys too! I will be adding to the list! $10 each at Tom Kubis.com. Great for the improv class or a saxophone get together. Let the egg nog flow! "He who has the charts has the gigs!"

Joy To The World Saxophone Quartet

Jingle Bells Saxophone Quartet

Ricky Lombardo - A Trio for Christmas, Book 2: 3. Jolly Old Saint Nicholas

Super late Christmas cover  =))
Piano : Jeh-Ar Penaloza
Guitar: Tim Sison
Bass: Ash Vanguardia
Percussion: Tim Sison
Vocals: Nathan Vasquez
Edited by: Tim Sison

O Come All Ye Faithful (Christmas cover)

New Choral Music for Thanksgiving, Advent, Christmas, and general worship by Craig Courtney, Dan Forrest, and others. Downloads are enabled and free! To order print music, please visit beckenhorstpress.com. 

Angels From The Realms of Glory (SSAA) (Dan Forrest)

In the style of Michael Buble

Never too early for christmas!

Before the Bar

Santa Baby (Michael Buble) Cover

In the Bleak Midwinter, James 2016

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

10 Rudolph The Red - Nosed Reindeer

Massenet - Meditation from Thais
Schubert - Ave Maria
Glinka - Romance

Cathy Anderson, Harp
Yuki Tanaka, Violin
Karen Ray, Cello

Wedding Trio Ave Maria

O Come, O Come Emmanuel

O come, O Come Emmanuel

British pianist, composer and bandleader, Gabriel Latchin has made a name for himself as one of the UK’s finest musicians, praised by critics and world renowned musicians alike. Known for his effortlessly swinging feel, deep repertoire and compelling performances, Jazzwise recently described his playing as “impeccable... the clarity of his lines evoking something of Hank Jones or Tommy Flanagan”. 

2020 sees the release of "I’ll Be Home for Christmas", his third album as a leader. The collection of songs features new arrangements of beloved classics, including “White Christmas”, “Silent Night” and “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas”. This builds on the success of Latchin’s 2019 album "The Moon and I" - over 9 million streams so far - which was met with critical acclaim worldwide: “this is a masterpiece that shows the true skill of his composition” - Jazz Japan.


Recognised as a talented composer and arranger, Latchin’s writing is fresh and original, whilst reflecting his serious study of the jazz piano tradition. On "I’ll Be Home for Christmas" Latchin presents well-known songs through the eyes of his musical idols. For example, how might Bill Evans approach a Christmas song? What would Ahmad Jamal do with “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer”?


An in-demand sideman, Latchin was personally invited by Christian McBride to perform with himself and Renée Fleming at Wigmore Hall in London. "Gabriel is an excellent musician and one hell of a nice guy" - Christian McBride.

10 Rudolph The Red - Nosed Reindeer

Gabriel Latchin Trio

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