Michael Gettel's WINTER is a compilation of previously released tracks, along with new tunes making their first appearance. Gettel is a proficient pianist but his solo tracks are rather bland. It's the ensemble and/or orchestral selections that truly capture the landscapes and whimsies of the season.Songs like FLIGHT, FIRST SNOW, WINTER'S TWILIGHT, SHELTER, WHEN ALL IS QUIET, and MEMORY IN THE SNOW conjure up vivid imagery of the emotions and visages of the wintry environment.