Warren Wolf - Christmas Vibes '2020

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Theres no shortage of Christmas music out there that can evoke the holiday
spirit. But it takes a master of groove and swing like Warren Wolf to conjure a
true feeling of Christmas Vibes. On this album, the vibraphone great and father
of five offers an album of jazzy Yuletide cheer sure to provide the ideal
soundtrack to the season for the hippest families on the block.
Christmas Vibes presents Wolfs interpretation of some perennial favourites (O
Christmas Tree, Winter Wonderland) alongside left-field choices (Happy Xmas (War
Is Over), Youre a Mean One, Mr. Grinch) and a new original song that captures
the loving but hectic atmosphere of the Wolf house at Christmas. Carrying on in
the R&B and gospel-tinged style of Wolfs most recent Mack Avenue release,
Reincarnation, the album offers a unique, soulful twist on Christmas caroling.

Asked why he decided to record an album of Christmas songs, Wolf laughs as he
offers a two-word answer: peer pressure. Not that he was under any professional
pressure - in fact, he approached Mack Avenue with the idea. The label had
previously featured the vibist on its all-star 2014 collection, Its Christmas on
Mack Avenue, where he guested with the Aaron Diehl Trio on Vince Guaraldis
Christmas Time Is Here, provided narration for Santa Claus, Go Straight To the
Ghetto, and performed a stunning rendition of Carol of the Bells on the vibes.

The idea is a gift for the audience members whove long requested a Christmas
collection based on the bell-like beauty of the vibes, and - perhaps most
importantly - a peace offering to the frequent requests of his mother-in-law.
She and my wife are avid Christmas lovers, Wolf says. They just love everything
that has to do with the holiday, from the music to the decorations to the
presents. Plus, I have two younger children, four and six years old, so it
seemed like the perfect time.

Tracklisting:
01. Warren Wolf - O Christmas Tree (3:29)
02. Warren Wolf - Do You Hear What I Hear? (4:12)
03. Warren Wolf - Skating (3:46)
04. Warren Wolf - Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy (3:54)
05. Warren Wolf - Winter Wonderland (3:24)
06. Warren Wolf - Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas (3:50)
07. Warren Wolf - Sweet Little Jesus Boy (5:13)
08. Warren Wolf - Christmas Time is Here (2:53)
09. Warren Wolf - Happy Xmas (War is over) (4:33)
10. Warren Wolf - Youre a Mean One, Mr. Grinch (3:54)
11. Warren Wolf - Sleigh Ride (3:15)
12. Warren Wolf - This Christmas (3:48)
13. Warren Wolf - Wake up Little Kids Its Christmas (3:50)

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