Gerre Hancock - Christmas Improvisations - COMPACT DISCS [CD]

Buzz Brass inspired dreams with this new opus, Christmas. The quintet takes the listener out of the familiar with this majestic, elegant and refined arrangements to highlight the holiday season. The male vocal quartet Quartom joins as guest artists in 'Noël canadien' and 'The 12 days of Christmas.' The ensemble's latest volume, Inspirations, has been hailed as proof of their Inchtestament to the ensemble's sensational embouchureInch by the prestigious Gramophone magazine. Since 2002, Buzz Brass quintet has been travelling all over the globe to captivate classical music lovers. Whether it's concerts consist of brass quintet alone or together with guest musicians, the original artistic propositions it presents leave nobody cold. With over 1,600 appearances to it's credit, the ensemble has reached more than 350,000 music lovers throughout North America, Europe and China. The numerous awards and distinctions that Buzz Brass has earned over the years (Opus, ADISQ, and Trille Or) attest to both the quality and the relevance of it's musical performances.

Limited clear blue colored vinyl LP pressing. A Certain Ratio (ACR) revisit one of their most influential works, Sextet, with the new, accompanying companion album The Joy of Sextet out via Mute. Offering a fresh perspective on ACR's enduring legacy, it celebrates the 45th anniversary since it's recording, featuring a new mix of the original Sextet album session tapes by longtime collaborator Andy Meecham (The Emperor Machine). The tracklist includes beloved songs such as InchLucindaInch and InchKnife Slits Water.Inch Take up your favorite position in front of the speaker and enjoy this fresh take on the classic album.

A musical impression of Christmas and the time of snow with contributions from choirs, orchestras, children, instrumentalists and carol singers.