The album features another guest: Aubrey Leonard, who joined Maki for a great version of “Pie Jesu.” Other album highlights include Maki’s take on several Christmas classics, including the ever-so touching “Silent Night,” as well as “The Christmas Song.” Listeners will undoubtedly delight in Maki’s take on classics such as Ave Maria, as well as Hallelujah, the beloved Leonard Cohen composition made famous by Jeff Buckley, who also covered it with the help of his haunting guitar.
If this wasn’t enough, the last song is actually a remix of “My Favorite Things,” giving the latter a nice Bossa Nova flavor and treating the listeners to a really groove-driven sound with this one. Overall, this album is a perfect example of what it means to make music that values great production aesthetics and exciting dynamics, leaving more room for talented musicians to fully express themselves and stand out in their creativity
Find out more about Maki Mae, and do not pass up on Seasonal Songbook. This release can be found on Spotify, as well as other digital streaming platforms on the web.