George Winston - December - Japanese Vintage Vinyl

NOTE: This is a USED item; see detailed condition notes below.

December is George Winston's 1982 holiday album for Windham Hill, produced by Winston with William Ackerman. It became the label's signature seasonal release and a winter favourite for listeners who want something calmer than the usual Christmas record.

Winston's own pieces sit next to traditional carols and classical themes. "Jesus, Jesus, Rest Your Head" and "Some Children See Him" are delicate carol settings, "Joy" is built on Bach's "Jesu, Joy Of Man's Desiring", and "Carol Of The Bells" rings out with a bright, glassy touch. The three-part "Night" suite moves from snowfall to midnight to minstrels, and his "Variations On The Kanon By Johann Pachelbel" is a highlight of the record.

This is the Japanese edition on Windham Hill, catalogue WHP-28005, released through Alfa. Quiet Japanese vinyl suits the hush of these recordings perfectly.

Snow outside, this on the turntable.

• Media Condition: EX
• Jacket Condition: VG+
• OBI Strip Condition: VG+
• Additional Notes: Liner Notes, Some slight discoloration on the cover from age.

Side A
1. Thanksgiving
2. Jesus, Jesus, Rest Your Head
3. Joy
4. Prelude
5. Carol Of The Bells
6. Night (Part One: Snow, Part Two: Midnight, Part Three: Minstrels)

Side B
1. Variations On The Kanon By Johann Pachelbel
2. The Holly And The Ivy
3. Some Children See Him
4. Peace