Amanda Whiting – A Christmas Cwtch (2024) [FLAC 24bit/48kHz]

Amanda Whiting - A Christmas Cwtch (2024) [FLAC 24bit/48kHz] Download

First Word Records are very proud to bring you ‘A Christmas Cwtch’, the brand new album from highly-acclaimed Welsh jazz-harpist, Amanda Whiting.

Expertly crafted with love, care and dedication, ‘A Christmas Cwtch’ takes on assorted classics from the likes of Vince Guaraldi, Bill Evans, Holst and Tchaikovsky, and re-presents them with original arrangements by Amanda and her accomplished trio. The end result is a 14-track selection pack of feel-good seasonal jazz-harp magic, including recent singles ‘Peace Piece’ and ‘Skating’.

Amanda says “just mention Christmas and you hear Guaraldi, Bill Evans and the sound of sleigh bells and harps. It’s my favourite time of year and the music evokes everything warm and cwtchy. Sparkling lights, mince pies, mulled wine and nostalgia around the tree.”

On the word ‘cwtch’, Amanda explains that “a ‘cwtch’ is the most important word to Welsh folk. It’s a hug, with a little squeeze. It’s a feeling. It’s cosy, loving and safe. I wanted this album to hold you, cwtch you and allow you to indulge.”

Tracklist:

1-1. Amanda Whiting – The Night Before (Santa Claus Is Coming to Town Intro) (00:43)
1-2. Amanda Whiting – In the Bleak Midwinter (03:48)
1-3. Amanda Whiting – Christmas Is Coming (02:26)
1-4. Amanda Whiting – Christmas Time Is Here (04:17)
1-5. Amanda Whiting – Sugarplum (03:46)
1-6. Amanda Whiting – Happiness Theme (03:50)
1-7. Amanda Whiting – Little Elfy (02:13)
1-8. Amanda Whiting – Skating (02:58)
1-9. Amanda Whiting – Peace Piece (03:03)
1-10. Amanda Whiting – Deck the Halls (03:20)
1-11. Amanda Whiting – The Christmas Song (03:56)
1-12. Amanda Whiting – O Christmas Tree (02:59)
1-13. Amanda Whiting – We Three Kings (04:23)
1-14. Amanda Whiting – Has He Been? (Santa Claus Is Coming to Town Outro) (00:27)