Joyful Jazz by Pittsburgh Jazz Orchestra
When the Pittsburgh Jazz Orchestra formed in 2010, the co-artistic directors, Sean Jones and Mike Tomaro decided a Holiday show would be a programming must. Now, the Pittsburgh Jazz Orchestra Holiday Celebration has become a tradition for families all over the Greater Pittsburgh region as a way to take a break from the busy prep of the Season. That tradition found its home at Manchester Craftsmen’s Guild (MCG) Jazz. Jones says, “We want to try to recreate the spirit of what the Holiday is all about.” On this recording the skilled musicians of the Pittsburgh Jazz Orchestra render a new treatment on Holiday classics, and turn the Holiday Season into a unique celebration of wonder, bliss, and merriment the whole family will enjoy. Mike Tomaro penned a brand new Holiday composition for the album in tribute to the great John Coltrane. Our very special guest vocalist Freddy Cole provides his impeccable sense of swing, expressiveness, and elegance to the record. We hope you and your family find the spirit of the season when listening to our collection of Joyful Jazz.
Tracklist
| 1. | Jingle Bells | 5:04 |
| 2. | Jingles, the Christmas Cat | 3:49 |
| 3. | Carol of the Bells | 6:07 |
| 4. | Blue Christmas | 7:20 |
| 5. | A Cradle in Bethlehem | 6:22 |
| 6. | Do You Hear What I Hear? | 4:02 |
| 7. | It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year | 4:59 |
| 8. | White Christmas (In the Sahara) | 6:38 |
| 9. | Merry Christmas, John Coltrane | 4:07 |
| 10. | Snowfall | 5:25 |
| 11. | Sleigh Ride | 5:00 |
| 12. | The Christmas Song | 3:59 |
| 13. | Joy to the World | 6:59 |
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MCG Jazz’s mission is to preserve, present and promote jazz. Through our performances, we strengthen the long time Pittsburgh jazz community and contribute to the overall cultural and artistic diversity of the region. Through our live recordings we reach a national and international audience – a market we’d like to grow.