Most musicians say they are lovers of great songs, but very
few are able to show it in the way that Johnny Summers does! With the new
holiday album, Johnny Summers: When It’s Christmas Time, 2015 winner of (3)
Global Music Awards, including Best Male Vocalist, Johnny Summers shows why he
has become Canada’s best kept musical secret in Jazz.
Hailing from Calgary, Alberta in Canada; for the past 10
years Johnny has been the Artistic Director of the Calgary Jazz Orchestra, a
repertory orchestra which is Canada’s only year round performing large jazz
ensemble. In this capacity, Johnny Summers has performed as featured trumpet
soloist, and conductor during its regular season performances. With When It’s
Christmas Time, Johnny continues his musical odyssey in his search of great
songs, which began in his series, Piano Sessions Volume 1 & Volume 2, but
this time in a holiday setting.
When It’s Christmas Time, contains a cornucopia of holiday
classics and colorful original compositions written by Johnny for the season.
The album comprises (11) tracks, and
Johnny brings in a “who’s who” of top Canadian Jazz musicians as special
guests including Tommy Banks, Piano; Chris Andrew, Piano; Jeremy Brown, Tenor Saxophone; Allison Lynch,
Vocals; Kodi Hutchinson, Acoustic Bass; and the Calgary Jazz Orchestra.
“For a long time I’ve wanted to do an album that was geared
towards the spirit of the holiday season.” says Johnny. “This was the perfect
time for me to do this project. Since I was a kid, this time of year has been
such a major inspiration to me. From the family gatherings, to the shared
meals. From the efforts to support our troops, to the focus on helping those
who are less fortunate then we might be. It’s a time of year where everyone’s
focus is really on giving, sharing, and being grateful. Those are all ideas
that can truly be expressed through music. With the songs I've written for this
album, and the classics I've chosen to play, I wanted to just share that sense
of joy, of wonder, and of truly being thankful for what we do have.”
Track Listing: 'Zat
You Santa Claus?, The Christmas Waltz,
Rudolph,the Red-Nosed Reindeer, Long Way to Go, Winter Wonderland, What Are You
Doing New Year's Eve?, Baby, It's Cold Outside, When It's Christmas Time, Let
It Snow!Let It Snow!Le It Snow!, O Holy Night, and I'll Be Home for Christmas.
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