Dave McKenna

 

 

Dave McKenna

Christmas Ivory

 

Christmas Ivory, 1997

 

Dave McKenna

 

This solo set by pianist Dave McKenna is predictably infectious and joyful.
Most Christmas songs naturally lend themselves to swinging jazz interpretations,
and McKenna has yet to record an indifferent album,
particularly when playing unaccompanied solos.
He romps through such songs as "Santa Claus Is Coming to Town," "Jingle Bells"
and "Sleigh Bells," contributes two originals (including the touching ballad "Snowbound"),
and comes up with enough variety in tempos and moods to hold on to one's interest
throughout this enjoyable effort. - AllMusic

 

01.Santa Claus Is Coming To Town
02.Jingle Bells (The One Horse Open Sleigh)
03.Stille Nacht, Heilige Nacht :: Silent Night, Holy Night
04.Let It Snow, Let It Snow, Let It Snow
05.Don't Want No Blues This Christmas
06.It Came Upon A Midnight Clear
07.Christmas Waltz
08.O Little Town Of Bethlehem / Mary's Little Boy-Child
09.Cantique De Noel :: O Holy Night
10.Silver Bells
11.I'll Be Home For Christmas
12.Snowbound
13.Eggnog, Some Mistletoe And You, An
14.Sleigh Ride
15.Adeste Fideles :: O Come All Ye Faithful
16.O Tannenbaum, O Tannenbaum! :: Oh Christmas Tree 

 

Sleigh Ride