"A marvelous ensemble of like minded musicians."
The Cleveland Plain Dealer
In the fields in frost and snow
An inspired musical celebration of the Winter season drawn from the roots of Canada's Maritime musical heritage. The Chris Norman Ensemble's lively arrangements with flutes, pipes, guitar, mandolin, mandola, harmonium, piano, bass, percussion, drums & vocals reach across centuries of traditional music combining an originality, intelligence, fun, and sheer mastery that range from virtuoso hornpipes, settings of 16th c. French Noels, a slide guitar setting of 17th c. English country dances, and four part singing from the group. Chris Norman’s brilliant and imaginative flute playing takes center stage featuring exquisite duets with vocalist Suzie Leblanc. A rare musical message of good cheer!
- THE CHRIS NORMAN ENSEMBLE
- Chris Norman - flute, small pipes
- James Blachly - bass, viola da gamba
- Nick Halley - drums, percussion
- Andy Thurston - guitar, mandola, tipple
with guests
- David McGuinness - harmonium, melodica, piano
- Suzie LeBlanc - vocals
Boxwood Media BOX 902 2004
- As I went out upon the Ice - Babe in the Wood
- In the Fields in Frost and Snow -Wanton Season -Christmas Cheer
- In Those Twelve Days - Adam fut un pauvre homme - Noël - Joseph est bien marié
- Or nous dîtes Marie
- The Flagon - Last Pint of Ale - The Ale is Dear
- Huron Carol - Valse de Crève de Faim - Mon habit n’a qu’un Bouton
- Snowflake Hornpipe - Avalanche Hornpipe - Star in the East
- Chantons Je Vous Prie Noël Hautement - Je me suis levé par une matinee - Joseph est un bon compagnon - Un Jour Dieu se Résolut
- Let the Wind Blow High or Low - The Snow on the Hills - The West Gale - Christmas Eve Reel
- Variations on "Good King Wenceslas”
- Sound, Sound your Instruments of Joy
"Some of the finest and most original playing in the world . . ."
Banffshire Journal
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