A Dreamers Christmas
2011 studio album by John Zorn
A Dreamers Christmas | ||||
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Studio album by John Zorn | ||||
Released | October 2011 | |||
Recorded | March–April 2011 | |||
Length | 48:11 | |||
Label | Tzadik TZ 7393 | |||
Producer | John Zorn | |||
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A Dreamers Christmas is an album of Christmas music by John Zorn released in October 2011 on the Tzadik label.[1] It was produced by John Zorn and released on his own label Tzadik Records. It was Zorn's 5th album in 2011.[2]
Reception
Review scores | |
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Source | Rating |
Allmusic | [3]" |
Consequence of Sound | [4] |
Allmusic said "A Dreamer's Christmas is one of those holiday records -- once you hear it, you'll be reaching for it every season."[3] Consequence of Sound called it "interesting, captivating, and pleasing for every member of the family at your holiday party."[4]
Track listing
No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
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1. | "Winter Wonderland" | Felix Bernard | 4:13 |
2. | "Snowfall" | Claude Thornhill | 5:10 |
3. | "Christmas Time Is Here" | Vince Guaraldi | 4:37 |
4. | "Santa's Workshop" | John Zorn | 5:21 |
5. | "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas" | Ralph Blane, Hugh Martin | 5:16 |
6. | "Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!" | Jule Styne | 4:03 |
7. | "Santa Claus Is Coming to Town" | John Frederick Coots, Haven Gillespie | 6:29 |
8. | "Magical Sleigh Ride" | Zorn | 6:23 |
9. | "The Christmas Song" | Mel Tormé, Robert Wells | 6:33 |
Personnel
- Marc Ribot − guitars
- Jamie Saft − keyboards
- Kenny Wollesen − vibes, chimes, glockenspiel
- Trevor Dunn − bass guitar, double bass
- Joey Baron − drums
- Cyro Baptista − percussion
- Mike Patton − vocal[5]
References
- ^ "John Zorn − A Dreamers Christmas". Discogs.com. Retrieved 16 September 2012.
- ^ Ananth Krishnan: John Zorn − A Dreamer's Christmas (Tzadik, 2011)
- ^ a b Jurek, T. Allmusic Review, accessed November 8, 2013
- ^ a b Kivel, A. Album Review: John Zorn – A Dreamers Christmas, Consequence of Sound, October 31, 2011
- ^ "John Zorn: A Dreamers Christmas". Tzadik.com. Retrieved 16 September 2012.
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