Track Listings (12) - Disc #1| All Artists: Vinnie Zummo Title: A Retro Cool Bossa Nova Christmas with Vinnie Zummo Members Wishing: 0 Total Copies: 0 Label: Vaz Music Original Release Date: 9/12/2001 Release Date: 9/12/2001 Genres: Jazz, Special Interest Styles: Cool Jazz, Holiday & Wedding Number of Discs: 1 SwapaCD Credits: 1 UPC: 673764101124 |
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 | Vinnie Zummo A Retro Cool Bossa Nova Christmas with Vinnie Zummo Genres: Jazz, Special Interest
The CD consists of traditional Christmas songs played over a silky, smooth, retro bossa nova groove featuring Vinnie?s uniquely phrased, guitar playing. This is not your average Christmas CD. Aside from being a unique Holi... more » |
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Album Description The CD consists of traditional Christmas songs played over a silky, smooth, retro bossa nova groove featuring Vinnie?s uniquely phrased, guitar playing. This is not your average Christmas CD. Aside from being a unique Holiday CD, it also stands as a jazz/bossa nova album on it?s own with plenty of solos for guitar fans. The zany lounge vibe is augmented by chromatic harmonica and accordion solos as well as the nylon and electric guitar solos. If you know of Vinnie's playing from his 7 year stint with Joe Jackson, you know his concept of jazz guitar soloing is a little skewered. If forced to describe it one might say that this is the kind of record Dean Martin would have thrown on the turntable while mixing martinis for Frank & the boys on a balmy December day in Hollywood circa 1963. I'd like to think that upon hearing it Frank would say; " Hey Klyde, that's a groovy sound! The guitar player sounds real kooky." A great alternative for the holidays and a unique way to have a 'Cool Yule'. Similarly Requested CDs
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CD ReviewsIs bossa nova really this monochromatic? Kevin J. Wruck | 12/19/2003 (2 out of 5 stars) "There's no variety on this CD--every song sounds pretty much like every other song on it. It's audio wallpaper--practically elevator wallpaper. Learn from my mistake: don't buy a CD that's listed with no sample tracks and no independent reviews." The VERY Best Christmas CD You Will Ever Own! Kevin J. Wruck | 11/19/2004 (5 out of 5 stars) "This CD is just so wonderful! I listened to it once, and realized I had to buy a copy for everyone on my shopping list! Vinnie Zummo is one of the greatest guitarists alive! His interpretations of the classics, as well as his two original scores, will send you for the "repeat" button as soon as it's done spinning! The arrangements are perfect for Holiday Dinners, Office Parties, quiet evenings in front of the fireplace with your sweetie, or any other Christmas scenario you can imagine. Contrary to some opinions, this is not monochromatic, it is vitally alive. Your children will love it, your in-laws will love it and everyone who hears it playing in your home will ask: "Who is THIS?!! Where can I get a copy?!" And when Janice Zummo lends her AWESOME voice to a few of the tracks, you will understand why this is the perfect Christmas CD to add to your collection. Don't hesitate, buy it and enjoy your Christmas!!!! (If you'd like to get your Christmas shopping done so you can enjoy the Holidays, just buy one for everyone on your list - they WILL thank you!)" Awesome album!!! Kevin J. Wruck | 11/22/2002 (5 out of 5 stars) "This has instantly become my favorite Christmas album ever. It's one of those rare CDs that you love instantly from beginning to end; every song is truly a pleasure to hear. The whole album is beautiful, relaxing, and nostalgic (some songs really remind me of the Charlie Brown Christmas album). But it's even something that you'll listen to all year round since it's as much bossa nova as it is Christmas. Enjoy it in March and July and October and..."
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