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First Word Records are very proud to bring you 'A Christmas Cwtch', the brand new album from highly-acclaimed Welsh jazz-harpist, Amanda Whiting. Expertly crafted with love, care and dedication, 'A Christmas Cwtch' takes on assorted classics from the likes of Vince Guaraldi, Bill Evans, Holst and Tchaikovsky, and re-presents them with original arrangements by Amanda and her accomplished trio. The end result is a 14-track selection pack of feel-good seasonal jazz-harp magic, including recent singles 'Peace Piece' and 'Skating'.

Amanda says "just mention Christmas and you hear Guaraldi, Bill Evans and the sound of sleigh bells and harps. It's my favourite time of year and the music evokes everything warm and cwtchy. Sparkling lights, mince pies, mulled wine and nostalgia around the tree."

On the word 'cwtch', Amanda explains that "a 'cwtch' is the most important word to Welsh folk. It's a hug, with a little squeeze. It's a feeling. It's cosy, loving and safe. I wanted this album to hold you, cwtch you and allow you to indulge."

Inspired by artists like Dorothy Ashby and Alice Coltrane, Amanda

Jazz

A Christmas Cwtch

Anthology

Emma-Jean Thackray - Um

Sun Ra - The Schimmel Impromptu

Who We Are

Cal Tjader - Amazonas

Horace Silver - The Tokyo Blues

Live Spirit I

Mal Waldron - Candy Girl

Miles Davis - Miles '55: The Prestige Recordings

Pharoah Sanders - Love Is Here - The Complete Paris 1975 ORTF Recordings

John Coltrane Quartet - The John Coltrane Quartet Plays