CD · 1 disc
With these inviting recordings, David Ian expertly captures the nostalgic feeling of this season of celebration, employing the warmest elements of the jazz tradition with a piano style and emotion that has become his unique voice. As the title implies, the arrangements stay close to the melody of these Christmas classics with the simplicity of a trio ensemble and a timeless sound. He skillfully departs the listener on a welcome journey never failing to land in a familiar resolve. Sweetly playful, while remaining sophisticated the choice of tunes is carefully thought out. The widely known themes of these traditional titles all point to the historic Christmas narrative creating a well crafted, focused playlist of favorites for the season. David Ian’s Vintage Christmas Trio Melody is a masterful new approach to this collection of songs to reflect upon and listen to on your hifi system — a must have for your Christmas dinner gathering for years to come!
Vinyl · 2 discs
Britten's 'A Ceremony of Carols' is a masterpiece composed on board ship as Britten returned to England from the U.S.A. in 1948, a touching evocation of boyhood lost but never forgotten. 'A Boy was Born' is a work that first made Britten famous, based on a theme and variations of astonishing ingenuity. The 'Missa Brevis', written for the boys of Westminster Cathedral, is a gem that is some ways looks forward to the 'War Requiem' which came two years later.
