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Koonse / La Barbera / Warrington / Jenkins / Cunliffe: Snowfall: A Jazz Compass Christmas Celebration
ByThe Jazz Compass label was formed to provide authenticity in the jazz world around us. Their vision is to fill a void that, unfortunately, follows us around all year long: a void that ignores the art of music by aiming right for the obviousswing, groove, and backbeatbut omits the more precious elements of creativity, innovation, expert musicality, and sincere, heartfelt emotion.
The five artists heard here give us the very best. Their holiday wishes come with the familiar tradition and the pure musical presence that we expect. Furthermore, they open up with a delightful treat not usually found in Christmas programs. The quintet scores high marks for its musical treatment while delivering a lovely concert. Their program comes to us as a gift that will last for a lifetime and will, hopefully, inspire all of us to reach out without compromise in a constant search for authenticity in all that we create throughout the year.
Track Listing
Snowfall; Sleepers Wake; I
Personnel
Larry Koonse
guitar, electricLarry Koonse: guitar; Clay Jenkins: trumpet; Bill Cunliffe: piano; Tom Warrington: bass; Joe La Barbera: drums.
Album information
Title: Snowfall: A Jazz Compass Christmas Celebration | Year Released: 2006 | Record Label: Jazz Compass
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About Larry Koonse
Instrument: Guitar, electric
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