Songs of Joy & Peace | 
 enlarge | Creators: Cristina Pato, Nilson Matta, Robert Leslie Iii Hurst, Matt Brubeck, Yo-yo Ma, Paquito D'rivera, Anonymous, Sergio / Assad, Clarice Assad, Sergio / Assad, Odair Assad, Dave Brubeck, Paquito / Yavnai, Alon D'rivera, Blossom Dearie, Osvaldo Golijov, Cristobal Halffter, George Frederick Handel, George Harrison, Jerome Kern, Marcos Leite, John / Ono, Yoko Lennon
Label: Sony
Category: Music
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Avg. Customer Rating:  14 reviews
Sales Rank: 31
Media: Audio CD
Discs: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 5.6 x 4.9 x 0.3
MPN: 724414
UPC: 886972441429
EAN: 0886972441429
ASIN: B001BN1V8U
Release Date: October 14, 2008
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| Tracks:
| • | DONA NOBIS PACEM (Give Us Peace) - Yo-Yo Ma, cello | | • | YOU COULDN'T BE CUTER - Diana Krall, piano and vocals John Clayton, bass | | • | JOY TO THE WORLD - Dave Brubeck, piano and Matt Brubeck, cello Paquito D'Rivera, clarinet | | • | HERE COMES THE SUN - James Taylor guitar and vocals | | • | Improvisation on DONA NOBIS PACEM (Give Us Peace) - Edgar Meyer, bass Chris Thile, mandolin | | • | THE WASSAIL SONG /ALL THROUGH THE NIGHT - Edgar Meyer, bass Chris Thile, mandolin | | • | A CHRISTMAS JIG / MOUTH OF THE TOBIQUE REEL - Natalie MacMaster, fiddle | | • | THE WEXFORD CAROL - Alison Krauss, vocals | | • | PANXOLINA: A GALICIAN CAROL - Cristina Pato, bagpipes | | • | Improvisation on DONA NOBIS PACEM (Give Us Peace) - Sergio Assad & Odair Assad, guitar | | • | VASSOURINHAS - Sergio Assad & Odair Assad, guitar | | • | Improvisation on DONA NOBIS PACEM (Give Us Peace) - Paquito D'Rivera, clarinet Alon Yavnai, piano | | • | INVITACION AL DANZON - Paquito D'Rivera, clarinet Alon Yavnai, piano | | • | MY ONE AND ONLY LOVE - Joshua Redman, tenor sax | | • | FAMILIA - The Assad Familyy | | • | CONCORDIA - Dave Brubeck, piano Matt Brubeck, cello | | • | MY FAVORITE THINGS - Chris Botti, trumpet | | • | TOUCH THE HAND OF LOVE - Renee Fleming, soprano Edgar Meyer, bass Chris Thile, mandolin | | • | KUAI LE - Wu Tong, sheng and vocals The Silk Road Ensemble | | • | THIS LITTLE LIGHT OF MINE - Amelia Zirin-Brown, vocals | | • | HAPPY XMAS (War is Over) - Jake Shimabukuro, ukulele | | • | DONA NOBIS PACEM (Give Us Peace) /AULD LANG SYNE - Chris Botti, trumpet |
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Album Description
Imagine a party, a musical party inspired by the holiday season. A party that celebrates the universal hopes, dreams and joy animating seasonal festivals the world over - Christmas, Hanukkah, Eid al-Adha, Kwanzaa, Yule and New Year's Day. That is what brought Yo-Yo Ma together with a remarkable group of friends - some old, some new - to create SONGS OF JOY & PEACE. It is Yo-Yo's hope that everyone who listens to this album will hear a song familiar, comfortable and beloved to them as well as discover and fall in love with music that is brand new.
Album Description
2008 release, Yo-Yo Ma's first-ever holiday album. Features once-in-a-lifetime performances with incredible guest artists including James Taylor, Diana Krall, Alison Krauss, Chris Botti, Ren,e Fleming, Dave Brubeck and more. Imagine a party, a musical party inspired by the holiday spirit. A party that celebrates the universal hopes, dreams and joy animating festivals the world over: Christmas, Hanukkah, Eid al-Adha, Kwanzaa, Yule and New Year's Day. That is what brought Yo-Yo Ma together with a remarkable group of friends to create SONGS OF JOY & PEACE. It is Yo-Yo's hope that everyone who listens to this album will hear a song familiar and beloved to them as well as discover and fall in love with music that is brand new.
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| Customer Reviews: Read 9 more reviews...
 What a joy! November 20, 2008
I watched the bonus DVD first and learned so much about why each song was chosen and how the arrangements came to be. Yo-Yo Ma is an effervescent personality who exudes such love and joy himself, the artists loved working with him. Some were old friends, some new. The music is exceptionally beautiful, with an unexpected selection for the holidays.
New holiday sounds November 20, 2008
An interesting mix. Not your ordinary ubiquitous selection of holiday music. No background music here. Guests will be too intrigued.
 Lovely to listen to November 20, 2008
This is not your typical holiday album. There are a few holiday standards here, such as "Joy to the World", however, the arrangement is not what you might expect. I feel the true highlight of this album is track #8; Alison Krauss is goose bump worthy as a vocalist. Tracks #6 and #7 are ubeat and uplifting additions to this album. Where this album fell short is in the few songs which are arranged in an off putting minor key, and with track #20, which seems out of place among the others. However, overall, this album makes a welcome addition to any holiday collection.
Lives Up to its Title November 18, 2008
For anyone looking for a great holiday CD that you can listen to year round, this is it! YoYo Ma and his friends provide hours of beautiful music that will lift your spirits and make your heart sing. The final variation of Dona Nobis Pacem with Chris Botti is simply magical. A must for any YoYo Ma fan.
YO-YO MA as always the best November 18, 2008
I recently bought YO-YO MA & FRIENDS music: Songs of Joy and Peace.
It has been wonderful experience as usuall.
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