David Ian - Vintage Christmas - COMPACT DISCS [CD]

David Ian's Vintage Christmas Wonderland is a nostalgic assortment of swinging instrumental arrangements embraced by endearing vocal accompaniments. The intimate jazz vibe retains the sophistication of Christmas classics as it draws the listener into the warmth of cozy fireplaces of holidays past.

Mr Bongo proudly presents a first-time worldwide vinyl and CD issue of Rubel's debut album Pearl. Self-released on YouTube in 2013, the album quietly became a huge hit in Brazil with the lead single and accompanying video for 'Quando Bate Aquela Saudade' amassing over 85 million views to date. Pearl laid the foundations for Rubel's path to greatness - a first glimpse into the brilliance of a modern-day troubadour and ever-evolving Brazilian artist who deftly mixes classic and contemporary influences. Fusing MPB, folk, pop, and indie, it charts Rubel at his purest and most personal.The journey of Pearl begins with Rubel in his early 20's studying film in Austin, Texas. Immersing himself in the city's vibrant DIY music scene and surrounded by countless musicians who he shared a large house with, he set up a home studio with an assortment of rented gear and recorded the album without any expectations. It was inspired by an environment of youth, music and experimentation Rubel found himself within. The seven songs are an attempt to record and take with him a little of what he lived and learned whilst there. He uploaded the album to YouTube, didn't think much of it and continued to pursue a career in film in LA. Over the next few years however it became a viral hit in Brazil, with a subsequent Brazil only vinyl and CD issue, drawing him both back to Rio and a trajectory to musical stardom.The spirit of Pearl has a timeless nostalgia; it feels familiar from the outset, and whether a Portuguese speaker or not, the songs touch your soul. It's an unpretentious album, with Rubel putting himself, his musicianship and his songwriting upfront and centre. The epic 'O Velho e o Mar' delicately layers acoustic guitar, banjo and vocal harmonies, as the track builds with a simmering intensity and an accordion drifts in across it's final stages. Elsewhere, title track 'Pearl' has a glob

A professional musician all his adult life, master saxophonist John Magaldi also doubles on clarinet, bass clarinet, flute and piccolo. Director of the Prime Time Jazz Orchestra, one of San Antonio's premier Big Bands, John has worked over the years with the big bands of Glenn Miller, Ray McKinley, Henry Mancini and others; appeared in numerous Broadway shows, and toured with artists as diverse as Marvin Gaye and Tony Bennett, to name but a few. Presented here is John's classic Christmas jazz album backed by his own quintet. All selections newly remastered.