David Ian's 'Vintage Christmas Wonderland' - stellar reviews in WSJ, Critical Jazz, JesusFreakHideout

 

 If you're not there yet, it's certainly time to get in the Christmas spirit with David Ian's Vintage Christmas Wonderland. As the follow up to his highly acclaimed 2011 release VintageChristmas, Ian's latest offerings of even more jazzy classic holiday tunes continue to bring fresh andswinging arrangements. Yet again he captures a vintage sound, one that harks back to classic jazz andChristmas LP's of the 1950's and you'll surely be humming to these tunes all through the holiday season. 

Stellar reviews have been pouring in from the Wall Street Journal, to Critical Jazz to JesusFreakHideout, and more. Read a few review clips that have already posted: 

"With jazzy downtown sophistication...Ian's beckoning keyboard introductions grab the ear while his arrangements seduce the heart. Fireplace snap from a postmodern Vince Guaraldi." - Wall Street Journal

"Start up the fire, go get a blanket, put a cup of hot chocolate in your hand, and sit back to start thisChristmas season off right with David Ian and the gang." - JesusFreakHideout.com 

"Vince Guaraldi is gone and he is not coming back, luckily we have David Ian. An absolute must for theChristmas season!" - CriticalJazz

"After overwhelming enthusiasm that came from my debut album Vintage Christmas, I felt energized to explore more Christmas music," David Ian explains. "Songs I've chosen for the new EP include two instrumentals: a mellow and swinging rendition of 'O Little Town Of Bethlehem' and 'The First Noel,' featuring a melodic bass solo by Jon Estes. The familiar sound of the vocalists stay true to the VintageChristmas brand in 'Angels We Have Heard on High' and 'Winter Wonderland,' with a slight departure in 'Jingle Bells.'"  "Jingle Bells," the EP's final track, is confidentally led by Andre Miguel Mayo and decorated by the classic and energetic harmonies of Tal and Acacia who also appeared on Vintage Christmas. Each song easily captures the spirit of the season with an intimate sound that's warm and inviting. 

Already preparing for the next holiday, David Ian has prepared his next EP, Valentine's Day. Ready for the most romantic holiday of the year, Valentine's Day will be available in early 2014.