Yo-Yo Ma - Songs of Joy & Peace (CD)

Details: 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 Years 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-Yos 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. Yo-Yo Ma's first-ever holiday album, SONGS OF JOY & PEACE features once-in-a-lifetime performances with incredible guest artists including James Taylor, Diana Krall, Alison Krauss, Chris Botti, Renie Fleming, Dave Brubeck and more.

Tracklist:

1. Dona Nobis Pacem (Give Us Peace) - Yo-Yo Ma Cello
2. You Couldn't Be Cuter - Diana Krall Piano and Vocals John Clayton Bass
3. Joy to the World - Dave Brubeck Piano and Matt Brubeck Cello Paquito D'rivera Clarinet
4. Here Comes the Sun - James Taylor Guitar and Vocals
5. Improvisation on Dona Nobis Pacem (Give Us Peace) - Edgar Meyer Bass Chris Thile Mandolin
6. The Wassail Song /All Through the Night - Edgar Meyer Bass Chris Thile Mandolin
7. A Christmas Jig / Mouth of the Tobique Reel - Natalie MacMaster Fiddle
8. The Wexford Carol - Alison Krauss Vocals
9. Panxoliã'a: A Galician Carol - Cristina Pato Bagpipes
10. Improvisation on Dona Nobis Pacem (Give Us Peace) - Sã©Rgio Assad ; Odair Assad Guitar
11. Vassourinhas - Sã©Rgio Assad ; Odair Assad Guitar
12. Improvisation on Dona Nobis Pacem (Give Us Peace) - Paquito D'rivera Clarinet Alon Yavnai Piano
13. Invitaciã"N Al Danzã"N - Paquito D'rivera Clarinet Alon Yavnai Piano
14. My One and Only Love - Joshua Redman Tenor Sax
15. Familia - the Assad Familyy
16. Concordia - Dave Brubeck Piano Matt Brubeck Cello
17. My Favorite Things - Chris Botti Trumpet
18. Touch the Hand of Love - Renã©E Fleming Soprano Edgar Meyer Bass Chris Thile Mandolin
19. Kuai Le - Wu Tong Sheng and Vocals the Silk Road Ensemble
20. This Little Light of Mine - Amelia Zirin-Brown Vocals
21. Happy Xmas (War Is Over) - Jake Shimabukuro Ukulele
22. Dona Nobis Pacem (Give Us Peace) /Auld Lang Syne - Chris Botti Trumpet