構成数 | 1枚

合計収録時間 | 00:35:01

Personnel: Catherine Michel (harp); Susan Perelman, Sylvia D'Avanzo, Yurika Mok, Robin Zeh, Hector Falcon, Monica Davis, Matt Lehmann, Sarah Pratt, Ann Lehmann , Antoine Silverman, Maxim Moston, Entcho Todorov, Paul Woodiel, Sean Carney (violin); Chris Cardona, David Creswell, Hiroko Taguchi, Jonathan Dinklage (viola); David Heiss, Claire Bryant, Anja Wood (cello); Aaron Heick, Lawrence Feldman (flute, alto saxophone); Ted Nash (flute, tenor saxophone); Dave Mann (clarinet, tenor saxophone); Ron Jannelli (clarinet, baritone saxophone); Alexendra Knoll (oboe, English horn); Tom Sefcovic (bassoon); Don Downs, Scott Wendholt, Tony Kadleck, Hollis "Bud" Burridge (trumpet); Shelagh Abate, David Byrd-Marrow, Theresa MacDonnell, Stewart Rose (French horn); Tim Albright, Jeff Nelson , Joe Felder, Keith O'Quinn (trombone); Marcus Rojas (tuba); Ted Rosenthal (piano); Dave Philips , Martin Wind, Gregg August (double bass); Dave Ratajzcak (drums); Jeff Irving (timpani); Javier Diaz , Jim Baker (percussion). Audio Mixer: Bertrand Fresel. Recording information: Avatar Studio, New York; Cozy Shack Studio, Brooklyn, NY; Crescent Moon Studio, Maimi; Embassy Studios, Hampshire, UK; Metropolis Studios, London; Studio Iceberg, Nice; Studios de la Seine, Paris; Terrified II Studios, Buckinghamshire, UK. Photographer: Antoine Carlier. Arranger: Michel Legrand. Released to coincide with his 80th birthday, legendary Oscar-winning French composer Michel Legrand's first Christmas album, Noel! Noel! Noel! features a lineup which only highlights the generation-spanning and globe-trotting influence his orchestral arrangements have had since the 1950s. From promising Nigerian-German soul singer Ayo ("Santa Claus Is Coming to Town") to garage rock pioneer Iggy Pop ("Little Drummer Boy"), its 12 festive tracks bring together an eclectic range of artists, all of whom appear surprisingly comfortable with the sweeping big-band productions. Irish rockabilly revivalist Imelda May transfers her vintage '50s-inspired tones to the gorgeously melancholic, woodwind-led rendition of "Silent Night," Teddy Thompson and Rufus Wainwright channel their inner old-school crooners on a theatrical version of "White Christmas," while Mika continues to pursue his recent French ambitions on the suitably wintry "Vive le Vent." But it's the stars from Legrand's homeland who steal the show, whether it's folk-punk chanteuse Olivia Ruiz' best Edith Piaf impression on the understated "Le Noel de la Rue," First Lady Carla Bruni's seductive presence on a cocktail bar-style interpretation of "Jolis Sapins," or Emilie Simon's enchanting, cutesy vocals on the gentle jazz of "Santa Baby." The heart-warming mass singalong of "Noel D'espoir" suggests Legrand should have had the confidence to include a few more original compositions, but while Noel! Noel! Noel! provides little you haven't heard before, its abundance of old-fashioned charm ensures it's one of the classiest and most timeless yuletide albums of the year. ~ Jon O'Brien

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