Christian Sands – Christmas Stories (Deluxe Edition) (2023) [FLAC 24bit/96kHz]

Christian Sands – Christmas Stories (Deluxe Edition) (2023)
FLAC (tracks) 24 bit/96 kHz | Time – 01:04:50 minutes | 1,25 GB | Genre: Jazz, Christmas
Studio Masters, Official Digital Download | Front Cover | © Mack Avenue Records

GRAMMY®-nominated pianist Christian Sands has announced the upcoming DELUXE digital release of his cherished holiday album Christmas Stories via Mack Avenue Records. Having performed in-demand Christmas shows with Jazz at Lincoln Center and all around the world, Sands offers such beloved classics as “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas,” “Silent Night,” and “God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen,” along with some new gifts to be unwrapped.Sands’ album overflows with the joy of holiday songs old and new. The acclaimed pianist added two brand new recordings for this deluxe version: “Sleigh Ride” and “Do You Hear What I Hear.”

Sands shares, “Christmas Stories is more than a collection of Christmas songs, it’s a representation of moments remembered or new ones created around the winter and holiday seasons.” He continues, “The album marks the point at which one steps into the next chapter of their life. It’s about family, peace, remembrance, nostalgia, and above all, centered around ideas of love and joy.”

The album is a spirited mix of cherished memories and new inspirations, blending enduring traditions with unexpected surprises. Fresh renditions of “Jingle Bells,” “Silent Night,” and “Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!” are accompanied by a fresh interpretation of “God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen” which takes a surprising turn with a lively Latin rhythm. Along with the two new bonus tracks Sands packs in three originals: the rollicking “Snow Dayz,” the melancholy “Shoveling,” and the solemn “Last Christmas.”

Tracklist:

01. Christian Sands – Jingle Bells (05:52)
02. Christian Sands – Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow! (04:38)
03. Christian Sands – Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas (04:48)
04. Christian Sands – God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen (05:45)
05. Christian Sands – Snow Dayz (05:23)
06. Christian Sands – Shoveling (05:11)
07. Christian Sands – Silent Night (07:32)
08. Christian Sands – A Christmas Hymn (02:36)
09. Christian Sands – The Gift (07:54)
10. Christian Sands – Last Christmas (05:08)
11. Christian Sands – Sleigh Ride (Bonus Track) (04:59)
12. Christian Sands – Do You Hear What I Hear (Bonus Track) (04:59)

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