Release Date: 24 October 2011
Label: Resteamed
Packaging Type: Jewel Case
No of Units: 1
Barcode: 5060138611115
Genres: Jazz Contemporary
Description
Inspired by Dylan Thomas' short story, "A Child's Christmas in Wales", jazz legend Stan Tracey CBE has put pen to paper for the first time in over 10 years to compose a new suite, performed by his current quartet with the addition of Stan's 21 year old grandson, Ben Tracey, as narrator.
Very much in the mold of Stan's landmark recording "Under Milk Wood" Suite from the Sixties, this was another popular story in the Tracey household at that time and ever since. "I've always had a particular fondness for A Child's Christmas in Wales because it evokes so many memories of the festival when I was a child. I was, therefore, delighted when Clark suggested that I should write something based on Dylan's story and wondered why I hadn't thought of it first. I hope the music reflects some of the pleasure it has given me." Stan Tracey.
Personnel: Stan Tracey (piano), Simon Allen (saxophones), Andrew Cleyndert (bass), Clark Tracey (drums), Ben Tracey (narration)
Tracklisting
The Stan Tracey Quartet & Kenny Wheeler
The Stan Tracey Quartet
Stan Tracey Trio
Stan Tracey Octet
Stan Tracey Quintet
Stan Tracey Octet
Stan Tracey & Keith Tippett
Stan Tracey
Stan Tracey Quartet
