The cookie is set by GDPR cookie consent to record the user consent for the cookies in the category "Functional". The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Analytics". This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. These cookies ensure basic functionalities and security features of the website, anonymously. Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. There is a great sense of fun and plenty to try out for the budding jazz pianist. It is a most convincing fusion of ragtime and something Fats Waller might have played during the festive season. His interpretation of the Christmas classic includes all the tricks that you might wish to hear in this spiced-up stride piano performance. The arrangement above is for a solo jazz piano, ably played by Jonny May. Since then there have been countless versions including a memorable one by Carly Simon and a highly successful one by Rod Stewart. With the first recording in 1945 by Vaughn Monroe the song soon rose to the number one slot in the US charts. ‘Let It Snow’ by Sammy Cahn and Jule StyneĪs unlikely as it sounds this Christmas song was composed by Styne and Cahn in the sunny regions of California in 1945 right at the end of the Second World War. This album ‘Further Conversations with Myself’, was recorded in 1967 and has become a collectible for all Evans fans.ĥ. The album on which Evans recorded this track was an extension of one titled ‘Conversations With Myself’ that featured solo piano arrangements.
#Simple christmas jazz piano series#
The original tune undergoes a series of linked variations that include a brief but sparkling improvisation. Evans use of impressionistic harmonies, blues diversions and humorous quips in this performance effortlessly sum up what a cerebral musician he was. It reveals the true heart of this remarkable pianist’s inner workings. In this recording, Evans is playing solo piano without his usual accompanying musicians. The arrangement I have chosen is one that may not be completely familiar and is by the legendary jazz pianist Bill Evans. As the song was composed during the Great Depression that sentiment was doubtlessly well-meant. The idea behind the song was to encourage people to be kind and charitable towards one another. This song like the ones listed above was almost an overnight success and continues to this day to be remarkably popular. It dates back to 1934 when it initially appeared on Eddie Cantor’s radio show in November of that year. ‘Santa Claus is Coming To Town’, by Fred Coots and Haven GillespieĬurrent information would indicate that this song has been recorded by over 200 different artists ranging from Bruce Springsteen to The Andrew Sisters. A delightful and unpretentious Christmas standard.Ĥ. There is a smooth section of imitative entries of the melody that then leads back to the original material. The ending is an interesting twist and shows Shearing’s love of the world of Classical music. The characteristic Shearing sound with vibraphone and piano doubling the melodic line illuminate the song that alternates between a gentle swing and a double-time tempo. It is the jazz impresario George Shearing and his Quintet who play this jazz version of the famous song that is in the vein of a light Christmas tune. It is then that the song is sung to Tootie but her mood sadly remains despairing. Her mood is echoed by her sister Tootie who is also upset as Esther’s discovers on her return home. The problem is for Esther that even though she is now engaged to John it means a move to New York to be with him and she is apprehensive. The song itself appears in the film shortly after Esther, played by Garland, accepts a proposal of marriage from her sweetheart John (Tom Drake). It is one of the most recorded Christmas songs ever written made equally famous by great names like Frank Sinatra, Ella Fitzgerald and more recently by the crooner Michael Bublé and the more unlikely Sam Smith. Louis’ in 1944, the song became an almost instant hit. After Judy Garland introduced this song to the waiting world in the musical film called ‘Meet Me in St.
0 kommentar(er)
