A Dreamers Christmas cover

A Dreamers Christmas

John Zorn · 2011

48 min · 9 tracks · avant-garde jazz

Whimsical arrangements transform classic holiday tunes into avant-garde jazz explorations with intricate improvisation and playful textures.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • whimsical holiday spirit exploration
  • steady festive progression throughout
  • intricate improvisation for attentive listeners
  • playful reinterpretations of classics

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer straightforward arrangements
  • want high-energy party tracks

Where this album fits

Career context
By 2011, John Zorn had established himself as a multifaceted composer and performer within avant-garde music. 'A Dreamers Christmas' came during a prolific period, following his 2010 release 'The Gnostic Preludes', showcasing his ability to reinterpret familiar melodies through an experimental lens.
Stylistic neighbors
Mike Patton· The Thing· Merzbow

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Winter Wonderland 4:13
  • 2 Snowfall 5:10
  • 3 Christmas Time Is Here 4:38
  • 4 Santa's Workshop 5:22
  • 5 Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas 5:16
  • 6 Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow! 4:04
  • 7 Santa Claus Is Coming to Town 6:30
  • 8 Magical Sleigh Ride 6:24
  • 9 The Christmas Song 6:34

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