The Singers Unlimited – Christmas - 1972 Xmas Jazz - Audiophile Analogue - Sealed 180 GRM LP
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The Singers Unlimited – Christmas
Formed in 1971, The Singers Unlimited were a four-part jazz vocal group whose members included Gene Puerling, Len Dresslar (also known as the Jolly Green Giant voice in commercials), Bonnie Herman, and Don Shelton. Originally formed to record for US commercials in the USA, they were persuaded to enter the recording studio to record a series of albums with their best known release ultimate being their Christmas album which combined the familiar holiday chesnuts with the jazzy bop of the groups vocals along with musical guests."
Label: MPS Records – 0209875MSW, Edel – 0209875MSW
Series: Reforest The Legend – 0209875MSW
Format:
Vinyl, LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered
Sealed Copy
limited Edition 180g Virgin Vinyl! Analogue Remastering (AAA)
180g audiophile pressing
Analogue remastering (AAA)
Remastered from original master tapes
Liner notes include remastering info & a picture of the original master tape box
Adapted original cover artwork
Barcode: 4029759098751
Country: Germany
Released: 2014
Genre: Jazz, Pop, Folk, World, & Country
Style: Religious, Easy Listening, Vocal
A1 Deck The Halls
2:45
A2 Ah Bleak & Chill The Wintry Wind
2:14
A3 Bright, Bright The Holly Berries
1:19
A4 Jesu Parvule
1:13
A5 Caroling, Caroling
1:14
A6 What Are The Signs
1:33
A7 Night Bethlehem
1:45
A8 While Be My Sheep
1:29
A9 It Came Upon A Midnight Clear
2:29
B1 Silent Night
3:31
B2 Joy To The World
1:21
B3 Wassail Song
1:14
B4 Carol Of The Russian Children
1:23
B5 Good King Wenceslas
1:58
B6 Oh Come All Ye Faithful
3:01
B7 Coventry Carol
2:14
B8 Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas
2:19
Design [Cover], Photography – Heinz Bähr
Liner Notes – Wolfram Röhrig
Liner Notes [Translated By] – John Wilde (
Producer, Vocals – Gene Puerling
Vocals – Bonnie Herman, Don Shelton ( Len Dresslar
A)!
Tired of the same old Christmas carols sung the same old way? Then the Singers Unlimiteds 1971 MPS album Christmas is the perfect stocking stuffer. Leader Gene Puerlings advanced harmonic concepts influenced Take Six, Manhattan Transfer, and Brian Wilson. Legendary jazz singer Jon Hendricks compared Puerling to pioneering saxophonist Charlie Parker, exclaiming "Gene broadened the harmonies, like Bird did with bebop. Arguably the best-known of the 15 albums Singers Unlimited recorded for MPS, Christmas contains such classics as Deck the Halls, Silent Night, and It Came Upon a Midnight Clear, arranged in Puerlings signature style. The a capella quartet modulates between the traditional and the jazz-inflected modern, at times exuberant, at times reflective. Seven originals were penned by jazz trumpeter Alfred Burt. First intended as Christmas cards for friends and family with lyrics by Burts Episcopalian pastor-father, the compositions have since become distinctive season standards.
Sounding as clean and pure as a childs breath on a cold winter morning, Christmas is a holiday gift that is a joy to listen to at any time of the year.
| Condition | New |
|---|---|
| Format | LP |
| Color | Black |
