Home For Christmas
Log, 2021
8/10
A much adored singer-songwriter and long running actress, Jan Daley collects 13 Christmas classics here, where her inimitable voice and superb musicianship make for a traditional album that will add much beauty and warmth to any holiday gathering.
“I’ll Be Home For Christmas” starts the listen with sublime keys and gorgeous strings working together alongside Daley’s rich, stirring singing, and “The Christmas Song” follows with bouncy guitar from Craig Garfinkle and light drumming thanks to David Johnstone to complement her very agile voice.
“Winter Wonderland” arrives in the middle and displays incredible beauty thanks to Daley’s expressive pipes amid twinkling instrumentation, while “O Holy Night” flows with a gorgeous backdrop of flowing strings and gentle piano.
Further still, “A Christmas Love Song” embraces a romantic spirit alongside a soaring cinematic quality, and Daley’s version of “Silent Night” exits the listen a cappella, where her powerful pipes don’t require instruments to make an indelible impression.
In addition to the above mentioned, Mischa Segal contributes orchestrations, David Cohen plays piano and Nate Light brings his bass for a truly incredible listen that illustrates the spirit of the season with charming interpretations.
Travels well with: Alexis Parsons- Alexis; Lady Millea- I Don’t Mind Missing You