Stan Tracey inspired again by Dylan Thomas
Stan Tracey has returned to Dylan Thomas for festive inspiration nearly fifty years after his seminal jazz suite based on Under Milk Wood.
A new suite based on A Child's Christmas in Wales includes the veteran pianist's first compositions for more than ten years.
A Child's Christmas Jazz Suite was recorded by Stan's current quartet, including son Clark on drums, with the addition of Stan's 21-year-old grandson Ben as narrator.
"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," said Stan.
"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."
The album is available on ReSteamed Records and is being performed in a series of Christmas dates around England.
See www.stantracey.com for more details.
A new suite based on A Child's Christmas in Wales includes the veteran pianist's first compositions for more than ten years.
A Child's Christmas Jazz Suite was recorded by Stan's current quartet, including son Clark on drums, with the addition of Stan's 21-year-old grandson Ben as narrator.
"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," said Stan.
"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."
The album is available on ReSteamed Records and is being performed in a series of Christmas dates around England.
See www.stantracey.com for more details.
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