Derrick Doc Pearson - Joy To The World: A Christmas Instrumental EP
STYLE: Dance/Electronic RATING OUR PRODUCT CODE: 159756-23608 LABEL: I Am Music FORMAT: CD EP ITEMS: 1
Reviewed by Stella Redburn
Derrick "Doc" Pearson has quite a history, once being a part of Washington DC's go-go scene and now running a successful independent gospel label I Am Music which has put out a steady trickle of albums. This instrumental Christmas set was actually released in 2015 but is still worth investigating if you like your yuletide tunes with funk overtones. The title track gets a great dance groove going - a real contemporary take on this old tune. "Away In A Manger" is a complete change of pace; a smooth jazz version featuring the renowned Mike Scott on guitar and a simple but effective rendition of the tune in 6ths, with breaks for improvisations. "Sleigh Ride Jingling" is sheer good time electronic Christmas music.
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