Cool Season: An Origin Records Holiday Collection, Vol. 2

Product Description

The latest holiday collection from Origin Records, "The Cool Season" is an accessible, modern offering for the Christmas season. With pianist Bill Anschell, Thomas Marriott on trumpet, bassist Jeff Johnson and drummer John Bishop, the quartet journeys through all shades of winter with arrangements on such classics as "Christmas Time is Here," season-themed standards like Alec Wilder's "Blackberry Winter," and even a remake of Willie Nelson's "Pretty Paper," adding a new twist to the holiday-country hit.

Review

...very warm, very fresh, reminiscent of a smoky live performance. -- All Music Guide