Our Review
A few of the selections on Trio West Plays Holiday Songs, Vol. 2 are not Sambas, and more's the pity. I haven't heard so much good Samba music since I was drunk and listening to Beto e los Fairlanes, a century or so back. A Samba Silent Night was just what the Dr. ordered, too, I think, because I've come to hate that effing song more than most. At least give me something to make it go down easy, I say.
Trio jazz can be disappointing, or it can be good. Trio West makes it be good. This is their second holiday sleigh ride (first clue: Vol. 2), and I'm sure I must have made some references to Vince Guaraldi in my first review. Because Eldad Zvulun's piano has a distinct resemblance to Guaraldi's cool sound. Maybe a bit sweeter than ole' Vince.
Everything about Trio West Plays Holiday Songs, Vol. 2 sparkles. You'll have fun with this record, whether you are a jazz lover or not.
--Richard Banks
(Reviewed in 2009)
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From the liner notes:
Producer: Tobias Gebb
Layout: Lauren Henry
All arrangements Tobias Gebb
Eldad Zvulun: piano
Neal Miner: bass
Tobias Gebb: Drums
Recorded at Peter Karl Studion, Bkln, NY June 11 and 12, 2009
Trio West
Trio West Plays Holiday Songs,
Vol. 2
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Label: Yummyhouse Records
Length: 30 minutes
Genre: Jazz
Release: 2009
Track List
| Song Title |
|---|
| We Three Kings |
| O Tannenbaum Funk |
| Joy To The World |
| Jingle Bells |
| Noel |
| Silent Night Samba |
| O Come All Ye Faithful |
| O Tannenbaum Salsa |
| Joy To The WOrld Samba |
| We Three Kings Waltz |
| Auld Lang Syne |