WINTERSONG
Paul Winter
(LMUS 0012)

Mixing classical and jazz treatments of lesser-known traditional North American and European folk melodies with Brazilian rhythms, Paul Winter's WINTERSONG has become a Living Music favorite. This collection of international tributes to the season includes traditional music from England, Scandinavia, Italy, France and the Appalachian Mountains.

"Bursting with strength, conviction and exuberance" - Jazziz UPI

TRACKING AND ARTISTS

1.TOMORROW IS MY DANCING DAY (Trad.English) Paul Winter: soprano sax Rhonda Larson: flute Eugene Friesen: cello Paul Halley: piano and organ Dan Carillo: steel-string guitar Neil Clark: donno (talking drum), bells Ted Moore: orchestra bells 2. SWEDISH SONG (Gustaf Nordqvist) Paul Winter: soprano sax Eugene Friesen: cello Paul Halley: piano 3. THE CHERRY TREE (Trad. Appalachian) Paul Winter: soprano sax Eugene Friesen: cello Paul Halley: piano and harpsichord Rhonda Larson: flute Nancy Rumbel: English horn Dan Carillo: steel-string guitar 4. LITTLE ONE (Trad. Appalachian) Paul Winter: soprano sax Eugene Friesen: cello Paul Halley: piano 5. PEASANT REVELS (Trad.German and English) Paul Winter: soprano sax Eugene Friesen: cello Paul Halley: piano and organ Rhonda Larson: flute Dan Carillo: steel-string guitar Ted Moore: percussion

6. DANCE OF THE GOLDEN BOUGH (Trad.Italian) Paul Winter: soprano sax Eugene Friesen: cello Paul Halley: piano and harpsichord 7. BEAUTIFUL STAR (Odetta) Paul Winter: soprano sax Eugene Friesen: cello Rhonda Larson: flute Paul Halley: piano Dan Carillo: steel-string guitar Oscar Castro-Neves: classical guitar Neil Clark: percussion 8. WINTERSONG (Trad.French) Paul Winter: soprano sax Paul Halley: piano and organ 9. JOY (J.S.Bach) Paul Winter: soprano sax Eugene Friesen: cello Rhonda Larson: flute Nancy Rumbel: oboe and English horn Oscar Castro-Neves: classical guitar Russ Landau: bass Guilherme Franco: snare drum Ted Moore: surdo, hand percussion Marcio Sapel: cuica, whistle Produced by Eugene Friesen and Paul Winter Recorded in New York City's Cathedral of St. John the Divine All selections are traditional, published by Living Earth Music