Peggy Duquesnel brings her critically acclaimed talents as both vocalist and pianist to fruition with a solid Christmas release destined to be in your regular rotation for years to come! Whether you dig your Christmas music straight ahead, contemporary, smooth or perhaps extra chunky there are no disappointments here. The instrumental disc has the traditional cast of lyrical characters including “Little Drummer Boy” along with “O Christmas Tree” and “What Child Is This.” The vocal disc ventures into some inspired originals including the delightful title track “All I Ask For Christmas.” The band here is first rate including bassist Brian Bromberg and drummer Joe La Barbera while the entire accompanying 4tet is on point, spirits are also raised with special guest Rick Braun on flugelhorn. Peggy Duquesnel has an old school voice with style, sophistication and the ability to play catch and release with a note that rivals some of the major label singers that bang out overly commercial and equally as predictable seasonal releases. A two disc set may seem like too much music for some but this is actually where the release takes off with one instrumental and one vocal disc. Peggy Duquesnel’s All I Ask For Christmas hits the shelves on November 5th and this two disc set is classic Christmas with a slight contemporary twist. “Each track has its own appealing twist – like “What Child Is This?” resembling “Take Five.”Ĭhristmas does seem to come earlier every year but a little Holiday heads up on Christmas releases can hopefully save you a little time, trouble and effort this year. “An elegant and sophisticated riff on Christmas favorites and inspired originals!” Duquesnel’s jazzy / pop arrangementsĪnd songwriting capture her eclectic jazz background and warm personality. Vocalist Emma Werderman, who joins Peggy on Mary Did You Know for another moving duet. Vocalist Bill Cantos is featured on three duets with Peggy, including the title cut, as well as introducing Rick Braun on flugelhorn and Jay Leach on guitar. Extraįinesse and colors are added by Brian Kilgore on percus-W. It highlights her fluid piano improvisationsĪnd inviting vocals with a trio that includes Brian Bromberg on bass and Joe La Barbera on drums. Standards along with four of Peggy’s original Christmas songs. The project features several popular Christmas Tracks separated into an instrumental disc and a vocal disc. PEGGY DUQUESNEL is pleased to present her latest recording, “All I Ask for Christmas,” a double album with 21
0 kommentar(er)
