Contemporary Jazz Christmas

1. First Noel - George Howard

2. Merry Christmas, Baby - B.B. King

3. Feliz Navidad - Tom Scott

4. Christmas Song

5. God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen - Chick Corea

6. I'll Be Home for Christmas - Spyro Gyra

7. Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow! - Nelson Rangell

8. Christmas Time Is Here - David Benoit

9. White Christmas - Lee Ritenour

10. I'll Be Home for Christmas - Diane Schuur

11. Hark! The Herald Angels Sing - Russ Freeman

12. Some Children See Him - Dave Grusin

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Average customer rating: A Must-Have Classic You wanna hear some great Jazz music? GREAT SELLER Excellent! A must have! A Charlie Brown Christmas

A Charlie Brown Christmas: The Original Sound Track Recording Of The CBS Television Special Vince Guaraldi Trio Manufacturer: Fantasy ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Cool Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music General | Jazz | Styles | Music Vocal Jazz General | Vocal Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music General | Children's Music | Styles | Music General | Soundtracks | Styles | Music 1960s | By Decade | Soundtracks | Styles | Music General | Vocal Pop | Pop | Styles | Music General Christmas | Holiday | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music Opera & Vocal | Holiday | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music Pop Vocal | Holiday | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music General Christmas | Holiday Music | Special Features | Music Pop Vocal | Holiday Music | Special Features | Music Similar Items: Vince Guaraldi - Greatest Hits A Charlie Brown Christmas Charlie Brown's Holiday Hits A Boy Named Charlie Brown: The Original Sound Track Recording Of The CBS Television Special White Christmas ASIN: B000000XDJ Release Date: 2000-09-19

Tracks:

1. O Tannenbaum
2. What Child Is This
3. My Little Drum
4. Linus And Lucy
5. Christmas Time Is Here ( Instrumental)
6. Christmas Time Is Here (Vocal)
7. Skating
8. Hark The Herald Angel Sings
9. Christmas Is Coming
10. Fur Elise
11. The Christmas Song
12. Greensleeves

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The first time you listen to this disc you will undoubtedly be transported directly back to your childhood. Charles Schulz's Peanuts characters will go toe-tapping and funky-dancing through your mind's eye. Play it a few more times, though (ignoring the dialogue snippets, if you can), and you will begin to truly revel in Guaraldi's wonderful, humorous, deep piano playing. You'll hear why he's such an influence on new age ivory tickler George Winston, but you'll also realize that Winston's holiday music never quite sparkles with the underlying passion, and humor, that twinkles in these grooves. Buy it for the nostalgia--keep it because it will remain one of the most enchanting albums in your holiday collection. --Michael Ruby

Album Description

Original soundtrack recording of the CBS television special recorded in 1965, tracks include 'O Tannenbaum', 'What Child Is This', 'My Little Drum', 'Linus and Lucy', 'Christmas Time Is Here' (instrumental), 'Christmas Time Is Here' (vocal), 'Skating', 'Hark, The Herald Angels Sing', 'Christmas Is Coming', 'Fur Elise', 'The Christmas Song' & 'Greensleeves'. Fantasy Records. 1988.

Customer Reviews:

A Must-Have Classic.......2007-03-09

Great CD!!! It brought back good memories. A must-have for any lover of Christmas music, the Peanuts gang, or jazz.

You wanna hear some great Jazz music?.......2007-03-09

I recently purchased this CD and I was blown away by it. I am a big fan of Vince Guaraldi and his music always makes me feel great. The sound on the CD is great (no distortion at all). I would whole heartily recommend this CD to anyone who enjoys light Jazz!

GREAT SELLER.......2007-02-07

Would recommend this seller to others. Fast shipment and product as described. Thank you much!

Excellent! A must have!.......2007-01-29

This compilation of Peanuts tunes by the Vince Guaraldi Trio is outstanding. Everytime I play this, I can see all the Peanuts characters in my mind. It is fun to listen to at anytime of the year, and really brings back memories of my youth and watching Charlie Brown during the holidays. Guaraldi and company show their expert musicianship skills on these snazzy jazzy tunes.The holiday season isn't complete without this collection!

A Charlie Brown Christmas.......2007-01-27

The perfect background music for the Christmas season. It has a quality that brings back the memory of the joy of Christmas times past. I can play it multiple times and still want to hear it again.

Average customer rating: Soothing, moving, delightful! Great sound!! A Welcoming Journey Through the Holiday Season A Jazzy Christmas Album Smooth Jazz

December Chris Botti Manufacturer: Columbia ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Jazz | Styles | Music Vocal Jazz General | Vocal Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music Smooth Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music General | Pop | Styles | Music General | Vocal Pop | Pop | Styles | Music Orchestral Pop | Easy Listening | Pop | Styles | Music General Christmas | Holiday | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music Opera & Vocal | Holiday | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music General Christmas | Holiday Music | Special Features | Music Similar Items: When I Fall In Love James Taylor at Christmas To Love Again Chris Botti - Live - With Orchestra & Special Guests The Very Best of Chris Botti ASIN: B000I0QKD8 Release Date: 2006-10-10

Tracks:

1. The Christmas Song
2. Ave Maria
3. Winter Wonderland
4. The First Noel
5. Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!
6. Hallelujah
7. I Really Don't Want Much For Christmas
8. Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas
9. Santa Claus Is Coming To Town
10. Silent Night
11. Little Drummer Boy
12. O Little Town Of Bethlehem
13. I'll Be Home For Christmas

Customer Reviews:

Soothing, moving, delightful!.......2007-06-26

I am not the trumpet enthusiast my husband is, so when I requested this CD to please his palate, I was dubious about how much I would enjoy adding it to the holiday CD rotation. It is fabulous! It feels both fresh and familiar at the same time, soothing, yet festive. Particularly impressive is the beautiful arrangement of Ave Maria. A wonderful, (for the most part) instrumental holiday collection I would recommend to all - no jazz experience required!

Great sound!!.......2007-01-12

This cd is a must if you like holiday music and Chris Botti's sound. Have seen Mr. Botti a couple of times in concert. His music live and on cd are both wonderful. Encourage anyone who enjoys jazz to purchase this cd and others from Mr. Botti. You will be glad you did.

A Welcoming Journey Through the Holiday Season.......2007-01-11

Chris Botti's music for the holiday season delivers with the essence of peace, love and a level of spirituality so welcome at a time when, try as we might, chaos seems to reign in our lives. It's the middle of January and I am still listening to this inspiring CD. BRAVO.

A Jazzy Christmas Album.......2007-01-10

Finally a Christmas album that doesn't make me sick with the syrupy sweet, tired lyrics. I've heard it said that as entertainers achieve fame, they are compelled to do a Christmas album. Please make them stop! Chris Botti has a winner here and is a nice, jazzy take on the standards that is best enjoyed with a nice glass of Shiraz.

Smooth Jazz.......2007-01-03

Botti phrases like an accomplished singer. The melodies are mellow and sound effortless. Relaxing, romantic and beautiful. I've listened to it over and over.

Average customer rating: ok, THIS is Loreena McKennitt's CHRISTMAS Album Great Artist! wonderful a winter garden beautiful!

A Winter Garden: Five Songs for the Season Loreena McKennitt Manufacturer: Quinlan Road ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Folk | Styles | Music General | Jazz | Styles | Music Jazz Fusion | Jazz | Styles | Music Celtic New Age | New Age | Styles | Music General | New Age | Styles | Music General | Adult Contemporary | Pop | Styles | Music Adult Alternative | Pop | Styles | Music General Christmas | Holiday | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music Pop Vocal | Holiday | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music General | Celtic | International | Styles | Music New Age | Celtic | International | Styles | Music Fusion | Celtic | International | Styles | Music General Christmas | Holiday Music | Special Features | Music Pop Vocal | Holiday Music | Special Features | Music 4-for-3 International | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 Jazz | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 Pop | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 All Music | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: An Ancient Muse To Drive the Cold Winter Away The Visit Parallel Dreams The Mask and Mirror ASIN: B000002N3H Release Date: 1995-11-07

Tracks:

1. Coventry Carol
2. God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen
3. Good King Wenceslas
4. Snow
5. Seeds Of Love

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Loreena McKennitt's "songs for the season" are haunting for their beauty and her fascinating voice. Blending traditional Irish music with worldbeat and New Age-like instrumentation, McKennitt's arrangements are at once elegant and eloquent, enchanting and familiar, whether she's singing "Coventry Carol," "God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen," or "Good King Wenceslas." "Snow," adapted from a 19th-century poem, and the traditional "Seeds of Love" are so lofty and deep they reach almost mystical places. --Martin Keller

Customer Reviews:

ok, THIS is Loreena McKennitt's CHRISTMAS Album.......2007-06-16

Everyone considers Loreena McKennitt's "To Drive the Cold Winter Away" her Christmas album. I ask people not to call it that, it is more than that, it is music for the whole season from leaf-fall to buds and sprouts in the spring.

This, then, is her Christmas album. Although short, at only five songs, it is a well thought-out album, and a definite "Must-Have" and a "Keeper". The songs here are wonderful, not your standard fare for Christmas, so it is a fresh experience, something always welcome with music for this time of the year, don't you think? Her accompanyment, here, is harp only, so everything is light and open, just right, and soothing after all the crash and bang regular Christmas music......I mean, how many times can one listen to Silver Bells, Jingle Bells, and Here Comes Santa Claus before you just wanna scream "STOP!", huh?

Pick this album up, take it home, and slip in between some other Christmas albums, and be prepared to go "WOW!....That's Nice!", and to also find a new favorite Christmas album. ~operabruin

Great Artist!.......2007-05-14

This is an awesome holiday / winter / Christmas CD. It is short (only 5 songs) but it is full of voice and enough to set the mood perfectly. Not traditional versions of the songs, but none the less beautiful.

wonderful.......2007-01-20

This is THE Christmas album to have.Loreena McKennitt's hauntingly beautiful voice and the wonderful arrangements of traditional Christmas songs has made this our most listened to Christmas album in the last few years.I like to play this album any time of the year as it is very peaceful and relaxing to hear.

a winter garden.......2007-01-11

I love Loreena McKennitts' music. this CD is very melodic in a Celtic way. the music on this CD is also very mellow listening. I love the rhythms of the instruments used.

beautiful!.......2006-12-31

The only reason I gave this item "4 stars" is because it only has the 5 songs on it - I wish it had more. However, it's still worth buying. The songs are hauntingly beautiful, in McKennitt's signature style. If you enjoy her music, this album won't disappoint. I recommend it! :-)

Average customer rating: Now thats what i call super perfect christmas cd! Fantastic Great Christmas music Great Seasonal Mix of Songs

Now That's What I Call Christmas! Various Artists Manufacturer: Utv Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Jazz | Styles | Music Swing General | Swing Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music Traditional Jazz General | Traditional Jazz & Ragtime | Jazz | Styles | Music Vocal Jazz General | Vocal Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music General | Pop | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music General | Compilations | Pop | Styles | Music General | Adult Contemporary | Pop | Styles | Music General | Vocal Pop | Pop | Styles | Music Classic | Vocal Pop | Pop | Styles | Music Traditional Pop | Oldies | Pop | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Holiday Music | Compilations | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music General Christmas | Holiday | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music Opera & Vocal | Holiday | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music Pop Vocal | Holiday | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music Traditional Vocal Pop | Broadway & Vocalists | Styles | Music General Christmas | Holiday Music | Special Features | Music Pop Vocal | Holiday Music | Special Features | Music Similar Items: Now That's What I Call Christmas! The Signature Collection Now That's What I Call Christmas, Vol. 3 Ultimate Christmas Time-Life Music: Treasury of Christmas - Holiday Memories A Very Special Christmas ASIN: B00005OLYC Release Date: 2001-10-23

Tracks:

1. The Christmas Song - Nat King Cole
2. Bing Crosby - White Christmas
3. Blue Christmas - Elvis Presley
4. Have Yourself A Merry Little Xmas - Frank Sinatra
5. Winter Wonderland - Tony Bennett
6. Sleigh Ride - Ella Fitzgerald
7. Let It Snow - Dean Martin
8. Home For The Holidays - Perry Como
9. It's The Most Wonderful Time Of The Year - Johnny Mathis
10. Have A Holly Jolly Christmas - Burl Ives
11. Rudolph The Rednosed Reindeer - Gene Autry
12. Grandma Got Run Over By A Reindeer - Elmo & Patsy
13. Rockin' Around The Christmas Tree - Brenda Lee
14. Jingle Bell Rock - Bobby Helms
15. Little Saint Nick - The Beach Boys
16. Merry Christmas Darling - Carpenters
17. Christmas Collage - Kathy Mattea
18. Little Drummer Boy - David Bowie/Bing Crosby

Tracks:

1. Happy Christmas (War Is Over) - John Lennon
2. Santa Claus Is Coming To Town - Bruce Springsteen
3. Do They Know It's Christmas - Band Aid
4. Wonderful Christmastime - Paul McCartney
5. Love Is A Holiday - Michael Bolton
6. It Must Have Been Old Santa - Harry Connick Jr.
7. Jingle Bells - Diana Krall
8. Away In A Manger - Mannheim Steamroller
9. Deck The Halls - Ottmar Liebert
10. Love On Layaway - Gloria Estefan
11. Don't Save It All For Christmas Day - Celine Dion
12. This Christmas - Joe
13. Special Gift - Isley Brothers
14. Christmas In The Yard - Shaggy
15. My Only Wish (This Year) - Britney Spears
16. You Don't Have To Be Alone - 'N Sync
17. O Come All Ye Faithful - Luther Vandross
18. Silent Night - Boyz II Men

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The title doesn't lie, even if it does sounds like a hyperbolic pitch from an old late-night cable TV ad. With 36 tracks of various genres spread over two discs, Now That's What I Call Christmas might be the best, most eclectic "value-plus" holiday record ever released, assuming your tastes embrace crooners such as Cole, Crosby, and Como, plus contemporary boy bands such as Boyz II Men, as well as the ubiquitous Britney Spears.

In between there are the sumptuous classics by Bobby Helms, Brenda Lee, the Beach Boys, Elvis, and Burl Ives on disc one, balanced on disc two by more recent standards, including Bruce Springsteen's live version of "Santa Claus Is Comin' to Town" and John and Yoko's "Happy Xmas (War is Over)." You're not obligated to like everything here, but that's why Santa invented the forward button on your CD player. --Martin Keller

Customer Reviews:

Now thats what i call super.......2007-03-16

Great collection of songs old and new including hard to find david bowie christmas duet. It is great!

perfect christmas cd!.......2007-01-20

I am so happy that I purchased this cd from amazon! It has every christmas song that I could think of and was at a great price. It was shipped super fast and came in perfect condition! Thanks!

Fantastic.......2007-01-18

Hi loved this CD so much that I bought 2 extra for Xmas gifts, and the result........fantastic!
This is definitely the best Christmas CD ever made.

Thanks
Carmen Pucci

Great Christmas music.......2007-01-18

Great combination of Christmas classics and contemporary Christmas music. My favorites are the classics though.

Great Seasonal Mix of Songs.......2007-01-15

Really only purchased the CD for two songs (Santa Claus is Comin' to Town and Do They Know It's Christmas) and was pleasantly surprised to find some other "keepers" on the disc as well. It was quite a mix of older and newer songs, and a nice addition to my Christmas CD collection.

Average customer rating: Music and Memory a soundtrack to a vanished past Refreshing Instrumentals for Christmas, or Any Time A Winter's Solstice Excellent CD.

A Winter's Solstice: Windham Hill Artists Philip Aaaberg , Billy Oskay & Michael O Domhnail , and Darol Anger & Mike Marshall Manufacturer: Windham Hill Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | International | Styles | Music General | Jazz | Styles | Music Jazz Fusion | Jazz | Styles | Music Vocal Jazz General | Vocal Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music General | New Age | Styles | Music General | Compilations | New Age | Styles | Music Solo Instrumental | New Age | Styles | Music 1980s | By Decade | Pop | Styles | Music General | Adult Contemporary | Pop | Styles | Music General | Vocal Pop | Pop | Styles | Music Adult Alternative | Pop | Styles | Music Holiday Music | Compilations | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music 1980-1989 | Decades | Compilations | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music General Christmas | Holiday | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music Opera & Vocal | Holiday | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music Pop Vocal | Holiday | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music General | Bluegrass | Country | Styles | Music Contemporary | Bluegrass | Country | Styles | Music General | Blues | Indie Music | Stores | Music General | New Age | Indie Music | Stores | Music General Christmas | Holiday Music | Special Features | Music Pop Vocal | Holiday Music | Special Features | Music Similar Items: A Winter's Solstice II A Winter's Solstice III A Winter's Solstice, Vol. 4 A Winter's Solstice, Vol. 6 A Winter's Solstice, Vol. 5 ASIN: B000000NGH Release Date: 1990-10-25

Tracks:

1. Jesu, Joy Of Man's Desiring - David Qualey
2. Engravings II - Ira Stein & Russel Walder
3. New England Morning - William Akerman
4. High Plains - Philip Aaberg
5. Nollaig - Bill Oskay & Micheal O Damhhnail
6. Greensleves - Liz Story
7. Bach Bouree - Darol Anger & Mike Marshall
8. Northumbrian Lullabye - Malcom Dalglish
9. Petite Aubade - Shadowfax
10. A Tale Of Two Cities - Mark Isham

Customer Reviews:

Music and Memory.......2007-01-01

Windham Hill has certainly milked this series for a very long time based on the success of this album in the 1980s. Many of its successors are really very good, but this is the seminal Windham Hill artists' statement about music, memory, and seasonal sentiment. Most of the cuts on this album are so well crafted that they may seem simplistic, but what is so telling for me is that the pieces hold up year after year and they possess a magical quality that allows the music to become a part of one's Solstice/Christmas experience. Will Ackerman's "New England Morning" is especially moving in this sense, and certainly seems to capture something elemental about New England in winter. This quality of the music is a tribute to the pure artistry of the performers/composers. Winter's Solstice II also works well on this level of grace and harmony. While the albums that follow the first two are good in many ways, and certainly contain high quality performances, the series sets a high standard with the first two attempts that is very tough to match. Highly recommended at any price.

a soundtrack to a vanished past.......2005-12-24

In the early months and years of my first marriage, this music was the bridge between two people who were not accustomed to building bridges. The emotional resonances that it triggers in me even now make me wonder whether music should be trusted as a reliable means of communication. The answer is, of course, yes; I just have to learn to remember without regret. Five stars, and more. The first, and probably the best, of the Solstice records.

Refreshing Instrumentals for Christmas, or Any Time.......2005-11-07

The Windham Hill "Winter's Solstice" series is a great way to experience Christmas in a musical way. This series goes well with Regency Music's "Winterlude" series (which I have reviewed here).

I thoroughly enjoy acoustic instruments in the making of Christmas music. While keyboards have their place, acoustic instruments have a unique quality and character that brings out the best in Christmas music, something that synthesized sounds lack. "A Winter's Solstice" accomplishes this while presenting a cornucopia of music ranging from classical pieces and traditional carols to folk melodies. Especially important here is the inclusion of non-traditional music that, although not necessarily seasonal, still blends well in the mix.

I have found that the best way to listen to this CD, for me at least, is in a darkened room with only the lights on the Christmas tree for illumination, and perhaps a scented candle for added emphasis. This permits the melodies to flow through me freely, allowing me to deeply experience the music. The CD is especially helpful for those who are stressed out and in need of relaxation.

Windham Hill excels at spotlighting independent musicians without the pomp and vanity forced upon them by the major record labels. Volume 1 is a good starting point, certainly, and is an excellent addition to anyone's Christmas music collection. This volume stands well either alone or with the rest of the series.

If you are looking for a CD that offers something other than the usual "manufactured" commercial, low-quality, over-hyped, cookie-cutter-type Christmas fare, then "A Winter's Solstice" is for you.

A Winter's Solstice.......2005-10-04

If you are a fan of the Winter's Solstice series, than you will enjoy this cd, especially if you like the earlier volumes with the more original pieces rather than mostly traditional christmas music.

Excellent CD........2005-09-04

What a beautiful beginning for the Winter's Solstice collection. I love this music. It drains away all my stress.

Average customer rating: Very Spirited love it! Sorry,iam late for the party but its worth the journey. Great Jazzy Christmas Music a must have for any smooth jazz fan

Smooth Jazz Christmas Dave Koz & Friends Manufacturer: Capitol ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Jazz | Styles | Music Jazz Fusion | Jazz | Styles | Music Vocal Jazz General | Vocal Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music Smooth Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music General | Adult Contemporary | Pop | Styles | Music General | Vocal Pop | Pop | Styles | Music General Christmas | Holiday | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music Opera & Vocal | Holiday | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music Pop Vocal | Holiday | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music General Christmas | Holiday Music | Special Features | Music Pop Vocal | Holiday Music | Special Features | Music Similar Items: Boney's Funky Christmas December Makes Me Feel This Way Making Spirits Bright: A Smooth Jazz Christmas Remembering Christmas Saxophonic ASIN: B00005OAIH Release Date: 2001-09-25

Tracks:

1. Smooth Jazz Christmas Overture: Let It Snow/Winter Wonderland/What Child Is This (Greensleeves)...
2. The Christmas Song
3. O'Tannenbaum/Sleigh Ride Medley
4. Silent Night
5. Beneath The Moonlit Sky
6. Little Drummer Boy
7. Hark! The Herald Angels Sing
8. December Makes Me Feel This Way
9. Boogie Woogie Santa Claus
10. Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas
11. White Christmas
12. Eight Candles (A Song For Hanukkah)
13. Get Here (For The Holidays)
14. 'Twas The Night Before Christmas

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Cohesiveness is what separates this all-star Christmas release from the others. During the last four years, Dave Koz, vocalist Brenda Russell, pianist David Benoit, guitarist Peter White, and trumpeter Rick Braun have hit the road spreading holiday cheer among the smooth-jazz masses and their collaborative ease is palpable throughout these 14 tracks. Benoit is featured on "Hark the Herald Angels Sing," while Koz adds one of his best solos. Braun has the spotlight on "Little Drummer Boy," where Benoit shines too, and White highlights "Silent Night." All five players are credited for arrangements on most tracks, the craftiest of which is the '50's doo-wop of "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas," where you can almost hear the Drifters singing in the background. Russell also does a holiday version of her hit "Get Here," which is as powerful now as it was 10 years ago during the Gulf War. --Mark Ruffin

Customer Reviews:

Very Spirited.......2007-01-09

Another great CD by Dave Koz and Friends - he seems to have alot of them! This CD really gets you in the Holiday Spirit.

love it!.......2006-11-04

This is just what I was looking for. I love all of the tracks with exception to the last one (the womans voice on it annoys me) But otherwise it's an awesome x-mas jazz CD. Buy it!

Sorry,iam late for the party but its worth the journey........2003-12-17

Simply amazing outstanding silky smooth jazz holiday performance by the best in the business.Sorry iam late for the party but the journey and arrival was worth every penny.This one is a no brainer...get it quickly.

Great Jazzy Christmas Music.......2003-12-05

Wonderful holiday music! Enhances holiday mood for sure!

a must have for any smooth jazz fan.......2003-11-30

a fun chirstmas cd for all fans of Dave Koz and everyone
who has seen his shows for the past few years. every
song on the cd is good. i would recomend it to anyone
who is into smooth jazz.

Average customer rating: WOW!! Boney's Funky Christmas Boney's Funky Chirstmas Great CD 6 Funky Christmas courtesy of Boney

Boney's Funky Christmas Boney James Manufacturer: Warner Bros / Wea ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Jazz | Styles | Music Smooth Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music General | Pop | Styles | Music Orchestral Pop | Easy Listening | Pop | Styles | Music General Christmas | Holiday | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music Pop Instrumental & Easy Listening | Holiday | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music General Christmas | Holiday Music | Special Features | Music Pop Instrumental & Easy Listening | Holiday Music | Special Features | Music Similar Items: Smooth Jazz Christmas Making Spirits Bright: A Smooth Jazz Christmas Songs of the Season Remembering Christmas Shine ASIN: B000002NA5 Release Date: 1999-10-19

Tracks:

1. Jingle Bells
2. This Christmas
3. Christmas Time Is Here
4. The Christmas Song
5. Sleigh Ride
6. Breath Of Heaven (Mary's Song)
7. Let It Snow
8. What Are You Doing New Year's Eve?
9. God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen

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Taking, perhaps, his cue from Kenny G, tenor saxman Boney James's silky tone and mainstream arrangements of nine seasonal standards take few risks on the improvisational front. Instead, James sails through such fare as "The Christmas Song," the grooving "This Christmas," and similar accounts. Reduced to its common elements, Funky Christmas is merely barroom funky, if not a little seductive. And therein lies this cat's charm: bedroom eyes. Perfect for that holiday date you've finally managed to make, Funky Christmas is an easy-listening set that will make ol' Santa think twice before he slips back up the chimney and out into the cold. --Martin Keller

Customer Reviews:

WOW!!.......2007-03-10

One word describes this CD (other than the subject line)...FANTASTIC!! From start to finish, Boney blends upbeat and smooth jazz sounds to your favorite Christmas songs. My favorites are "The Christmas Song", "This Christmas", and "What Are You Doing New Years Eve". ...And guys, if you turn down the lights and punch up song #3, it's all over ;-) My only complaint is that Boney didn't put enough songs on the CD. Pick it up. You'll be glad you did!

Boney's Funky Christmas.......2007-01-25

This is great! But I love Boney James and thought it would be fun to have a Christmas album by Boney, especially when the radio stations started playing several songs from it during the holidays. My absolute favorite is "Sleigh Ride". I just love his interpretation of one of my all-time favorite Christmas songs. He's just so cool and very smooth in his music, and it shows - not only in this Christmas CD, but in all of his work.

Boney's Funky Chirstmas.......2007-01-16

This is absolutly the very best X-MAS music I have enjoyed since the Drifters " WHITE CHRISTMAS ". I played this CD far into the New Year, an will continue to listen to it far into next year.

Great CD.......2005-12-26

It's one of those cd's that makes you bounce and makes the holiday season more enjoyable. Boney James is good... period!

6 Funky Christmas courtesy of Boney.......2004-12-06

I picked this up when it first came out. EVery Christmas I look forward to pulling this out and giving a few spins. My favorite track is #2 which features great vocals. Also Boney's buddy Rick Braun shares his trumpet on several tunes. There are great ballads and definetly some funky tunes that will make you get up and dance whether you are celebrating Christmas or another holiday.

Average customer rating: Not The Frozen Food Section At The Grocery Store the magic chrismas treasure Beautiful, Relaxing Christmas Music Sets a happy mood IT IS THE BEST.......

The Best of Narada Christmas Various Artists Manufacturer: Narada ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | International | Styles | Music Bebop General | Bebop | Jazz | Styles | Music General | Jazz | Styles | Music Jazz Fusion | Jazz | Styles | Music Modern Postbebop | Jazz | Styles | Music General | New Age | Styles | Music General | Compilations | New Age | Styles | Music Solo Instrumental | New Age | Styles | Music Holiday Music | Compilations | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music General Christmas | Holiday | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music Pop Instrumental & Easy Listening | Holiday | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music General | Adult Contemporary | Pop | Styles | Music Adult Alternative | Pop | Styles | Music General Christmas | Holiday Music | Special Features | Music Pop Instrumental & Easy Listening | Holiday Music | Special Features | Music Similar Items: Narada Presents: The Best of Celtic Christmas The Narada Christmas Collection Narada Decade: The Anniversary Collection: Selected Works: The First Ten Years (2-CD Set) Peace on Earth: The Best of Tingstad & Rumbel Christmas Windham Hill Christmas: I'll Be Home for Christmas ASIN: B000009ROZ Release Date: 1998-08-25

Tracks:

1. I Saw Three Ships - David Arkenstone
2. The First Noel - Ralf Illenberger
3. Enniscorthy Christmas Carol - Dordan
4. Il Est Ne (He Is Born) - Michael Gettel
5. Joy To The World - Bruce Mitchell
6. Angels We Have Heard On High - David Lanz
7. Away In A Manger - David Darling
8. Silent Night - Tingstad & Rumbel
9. We Three Kings - David Arkenstone
10. God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen - Michael Whalen
11. Unto Us A Boy Is Born - Michael Jones
12. What Child Is This? - Billy McLaughlin
13. Carol Of The Bells - Kostia
14. Bring The Torch - Tingstad & Rumbel

Tracks:

1. Gloria - Nando Lauria
2. Silver Bells - David Arkenstone
3. Mistletoe Waltz - Dordan
4. O Come All Ye Faithful - David Lane
5. O Holy Night - Brian Mann
6. Ding Dong Merrily On High - Nancy Rumbel
7. Do You Hear What I Hear - David Arkenstone
8. Ukrainian Carol - Spencer Brewer
9. It Came Upon A Midnight Clear - Wayne Gratz
10. Celebration - Tingstad & Rumbel
11. Coventry Carol/Noel Nouvelet - Bob Read
12. O Little Town Of Bethlehem/The Holly And The Ivy - Michael Jones
13. Lo, How A Rose E're Blooming - Sheldon Mirowitz
14. Hallelujah - His Majestie's Clerkes

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A superb two-disc set of Narada's finest recording artists, from David Arkenstone and Eric Tingstad and Nancy Rumbel to Nando Lauria and Dordán. Narada has assembled a wide assortment of musical glad tidings that encompass New Age-like pop arrangements with larger ensembles, Celtic interpretations, jazzy and neoclassical pieces, and a host of acoustic readings, the least of which is Billy McLaughlin's "What Child Is This?" Whether you like straight-ahead arrangements like Arkenstone's playful and more produced "I Saw Three Ships," or improvised pieces such as the enchanting rendition of "Carol of the Bells" by Kostia, The Best of Narada Christmas does a good job of pooling the finer works of its artists in one Whitman Sampler that packs value-plus--and enough seasonal atmosphere to turn your listening environment into a shaken snow globe. --Martin Keller

Customer Reviews:

Not The Frozen Food Section At The Grocery Store.......2007-01-16

I spent HOURS looking on Amazon for instrumental christmas music this year and found this true 2 disc GEM. The compositions are varied and thoughtful and hip enough to entertain your children yet tame enough to play at your family get togethers with your Grandma present. I did not dislike even 1 track on this compilation, and for me to make that statement is a great leap indeed! It is NOT elevator music you are subjected to in the frozen foods section, on an elevator, or on terminal ignore with your credit card company. The styles and interpretations presented here are varied enough to keep you thoroughly entertained and a great stress relief for the holidays. Of particular note is my personal favorite "Carol Of The Bells". If you are as tired as I am of trying to keep up with Sarah M's new Christmas album and whether or not Celine's is worth the money.... give this one a try!

the magic chrismas treasure.......2007-01-09

I'm a collectionist of christmas album. At the moment I have more than 50
different christmas compilation. I think that Narada Christmas collection
is once the better disk for music selection and very high sound quality.
Listenig this album is the good manner to appreciate the magic christmas treasure.

Beautiful, Relaxing Christmas Music.......2004-11-14

This 2-disc set is one of my favorites--and I own over 32 Christmas CD's and over 20 Christmas cassettes.)

Narada is a popular New Age label, and this is a compilation CD from previous Narada Christmas releases. What is New Age music? Many styles fall under New Age music, including neo-classical, instrumental, ethereal synthesized music, Celtic, and light jazz. Some artists don't like to be categorized under New Age, but it's hard to find a place for the beautiful, relaxing, and positive music that often falls under the New Age genre.

This CD features traditional Christmas songs rendered in a non-traditional way, as well as new Christmas songs that are sure to become favorites of the season. There is enough varying of styles to add interest, including songs with beautiful vocals. What you won't find on this CD is drummed up "fake" holiday cheer with songs that grate on your nerves. Every song is truly ear candy that will soothe frazzled holiday nerves and bring the mind and spirit back to a more peaceful and joyful state.

Currently we have both CD's in our car's CD changer, and it was a treat to listen to them as we went Christmas shopping this weekend. Even my 5 year old son called from the back seat "nice singing!" I highly recommend this 2-disc Christmas collection from Narada if you like fresh, inspiring, and pleasant holiday music.

Disc 1

1. I Saw Three Ships - David Arkenstone
2. First Noel - Ralf Illenberger
3. Enniscorthy Christmas Carol - Dordan
4. Il Est Né (He Is Born) - Michael Gettel
5. Joy to the World - Bruce Mitchell
6. Angels We Have Heard on High - David Lanz
7. Away in a Manger - David Darling
8. Silent Night - Tingstad & Rumbel
9. We Three Kings - David Arkenstone
10. God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen - Michael Whalen
11. Unto Us a Boy Is Born
12. What Child Is This? - Billy McLaughlin
13. Carol of the Bells - Kostia
14. Bring the Torch - Tingstad & Rumbel

Disc 2

1. Gloria - Nando Lauria
2. Silver Bells - David Arkenstone
3. Mistletoe Waltz - Dordan
4. O Come All Ye Faithful - David Lanz
5. O Holy Night - Brian Mann
6. Ding Dong! Merrily on High - Nancy Rumbel
7. Do You Hear What I Hear? - David Arkenstone
8. Ukrainian Carol - Spencer Brewer
9. It Came upon a Midnight Clear - Wayne Gratz
10. Celebration - Tingstad & Rumbel
11. Coventry Carol/Noël Nouvelet - Bob Read
12. O Little Town of Bethlehem/The Holly and the Ivy
13. Lo, How a Rose E'er Blooming - Sheldon Mirowitz
14. Hallelujah

Sets a happy mood.......2003-11-30

What I demand from Christmas music is that it create a mood. I have Christmas music that is reverent, contemplative, festive, playful, or reminiscent of years gone by. I have Christmas music by which to wrap presents, watch a fireplace fire, visit with friends, meditate, clean house, or write Christmas cards. While this CD does not create some of the strong emotional reactions that I have to some Christmas music, it is happy and light. My husband whistles to it. Although there are many spectacular selections, there are few demands from the music to stop everything and listen. For me, this is the music by which to watch it snow, plan shopping trips, or quietly visit with friends. Except for the ending Hallelujah chorus on Disc 2, I would call this Christmas chamber music.

Some details: Disc 1 is 60 minutes and Disc 2 is 62 minutes. That is a lot of music for the price. I highly recommend this 2 disc set.

IT IS THE BEST..............2003-08-06

THIS IS THE BEST OF THE NARADA COLLECTION BECAUSE IT HAS MOST OF THE MUSIC FROM THE OTHER CDS. BUT I HIGHLY RECOMMEND BUYING ALL
THE COLLECTION BECAUSE YOU WILL GET SO MUCH MORE. THIS IS JUST
A SMALL SELECTION OF THE MAIN COLLECTION. I PLAY IT ALONG WITH THE OTHERS FOR A WONDERFUL 4 OR 5 HOURS OF MUSIC. I HIGHTLY RECOMMEND THIS CD WITH THE OTHERS.......

Average customer rating: Neine's Review Excellent Christmas Blend A New Classic! Phenominal Great Classics with a New Twist

A Soulful Christmas Brian Culbertson Manufacturer: Grp Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Jazz | Styles | Music Smooth Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music General Christmas | Holiday | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music GRP | Verve Music Group | Specialty Stores | Music General Christmas | Holiday Music | Special Features | Music Jazz | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music All Blowout Music | Blowout Music | Stores | Music More Titles at Least 25% Off | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Shine Givin' It Up Playin' Favorites X True ASIN: B000IONLJK Release Date: 2006-10-31

Tracks:

1. Intro
2. Joy To The World
3. Deck The Halls
4. Jingle Bells
5. The First Noel
6. All Through The Christmas Night
7. Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer
8. Angels We Have Heard On High
9. Some Children See Him
10. Little Drummer Boy
11. This Christmas
12. Silent Night

Customer Reviews:

Neine's Review.......2007-01-09

I loved every song! Especially Jingle Bells and Joy To The World. Michelle has a beautiful and calming voice! Listening to it every year will surely become a part of my family's Christmas tradition. Brian makes it seem so easy! He is truly talented and I would hope that one day, I could play 1/2 as well!

Excellent Christmas Blend.......2006-12-21

Brian Culbertson does a tremendous job on this album of taking old classics and revisiting them without ruining them. Many artists try so hard to be new and creative they do the songs an injustice - not so on "A Soulful Christmas".

As you listen to this album you realize the double-meaning behind the title. Culbertson mixes gospel singers (Joy To The World) with the soaring soprano of his wife (Some Children See Him) to put the attention on the `soul' of man. Note the rest of the tracks included.

He opens with a classical rendition of Joy To The World that swiftly transitions into a rollicking version of the same and keeps the quality at the highest level throughout. Some of the biggest names in smooth jazz collaborated with him in the studio such as Eric Darius, Eric Marienthal, Warren Hill, Peter White, Nathan East and the list goes on. There is not a track I would skip as they flow together effortlessly creating a treat for your family and loved ones as you gather during this special time of year.

A New Classic!.......2006-12-14

I have been a fan of Brian Culbertson for quite some time now, but his depth of talent and creativity never cease to amaze me. A Soulfull Christmas is nothing short of awesome! Joy To the World is the hottest holiday cover I've ever heard and Jingle Bells a close second. The original "All Through Christmas Night" sung by Michael McDonald is beautifully done. In fact, each song on this CD is done in a unique and captivating style with an exceptional group of artists. If you like jazz and like holiday music by jazz artists as I do, then add this to your collection. It will be your favorite of all. And, if you haven't seen Brian live, do so!

Phenominal.......2006-11-27

Brian Culbertson has done it again but this time he pushes the envelope even further with his creativity by using live instrumentation, a choir, big band sound and more. This album is definitely 5 stars out of 5. To go along with the new album, Brian is currently on tour with his band and some special guests artists: Bobby Caldwell, Eric Darius, Ray Parker Jr. and Warren Hill. I saw the show last night and it takes your breath away. Brian has a horn section which reminds me of the Earth Wind and Fire era. From Joy to the World to Deck the Halls, Brian lays it down throughout this album with perfection.
For more info on the tour, you can visit: www.asoulfulxmas.com

Lisa Taylor
Brian Culbertson Fan Club President

Great Classics with a New Twist.......2006-11-04

This album contains many Christmas favorites masterfully performed by Culbertson, et al. It is definitely a disc that you will keep spinning all season long to promote the cheer. His wife Michelle contributes beautifully on the vocals to "Some Children See Him." I have a lot of Christmas albums in my collection, and I honestly have to say that this is one of the best I have yet to come across. This is definitely a compilation that the entire family will love. I highly recommend it to anyone who needs a little pizazz this holiday!

Average customer rating: Holiday Music You'll Never Forget He did it again I'm Not a Fan BEST CHRISTMAS CD EVER

Faith: A Holiday Album Kenny G Manufacturer: Arista ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Jazz | Styles | Music Smooth Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music General | Pop | Styles | Music General | Adult Contemporary | Pop | Styles | Music General | R&B | Styles | Music General Christmas | Holiday | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music Pop Instrumental & Easy Listening | Holiday | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music General Christmas | Holiday Music | Special Features | Music Pop Instrumental & Easy Listening | Holiday Music | Special Features | Music Similar Items: Miracles: The Holiday Album Wishes (Holiday Album) The Greatest Holiday Classics Ultimate Kenny G The Moment ASIN: B00002EPKT Release Date: 1999-11-16

Tracks:

1. Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!
2. The First Noel
3. I'll Be Home For Christmas
4. Sleigh Ride
5. We Three Kings/Carol Of The Bells
6. O Christmas Tree
7. Santa Claus Is Coming To Town
8. Eternal Light (A Chanukah Song)
9. Ave Maria
10. Auld Lang Syne
11. The Christmas Song
12. Auld Lang Syne: The Millenium Mix

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Kenny G currently owns the smooth-jazz soprano sax with his popular, mainstream arrangements and compositions. And on his first holiday album, despite occasionally predictable charts and phrasing, the saxman delivers a thoughtful and moving collection of songs, spirituals, and hymns, with his trademark sound wedded to several ensemble and orchestral arrangements. The G-man stretches out in "Sleigh Ride" and "Santa Claus Is Coming to Town," but these are balanced by more serious pieces such as the lovely, original "Eternal Light ( A Chanukah Song)" and "Ave Maria." There's a genuine humbleness and inspired reverence in the playing here--as in, Kenny G really means it, man. After a ghost track, "The Christmas Song," the record closes with a haunting audio history of America's last century, which runs under a revisited version of "Auld Lang Syne." Summing up a turbulent and triumphant 100 years, this one is sure to put a lump in your throat and a tear in your eye. --Martin Keller

Customer Reviews:

Holiday Music You'll Never Forget.......2006-01-15

Faith by Kenny G is Christmas music that is soothing and relaxing. This all instrumental album will allow you and your family to enjoy the holiday season while listening to great music.

He did it again.......2005-12-26

This album arrived two days before Christmas 2001. It has classic songs on it especially the hidden tracks "Auld Lang Syne" and "The Christmas Song." Kenny G has Christmas in his name and especially if you like saxophone jazz music, this is a must to own.

I'm Not a Fan.......2005-12-12

I'm not a big Kenny G fan, but this album is pretty good. I don't care for the last track, the millenial mix, but the other songs on this album are nicely done. If you're looking for something a little jazzy to add to your holiday collection, I recommend this CD.

BEST CHRISTMAS CD EVER.......2005-09-23

HE PUTS HIS HEART AND SOUL IN THIS CD. PROBABLY HIS BEST WORK EVER.

.......2004-11-07

Kenny G. is phenomenal in his playing of the saxophone as well as the composing of the music. This is perhaps the best, most beautiful and most relaxing CD in my collection, along with his other holiday CDs. If there is one track on this disc that blew me away, it is The Millenium Mix of Auld Lang Syne. This is brilliantly and masterfully composed and performed - absolutely beautiful! In every way. Yes, I too, was wiping away quite a few tears while listening to this moving and powerful piece. It is unlike anything else I've heard. The plain, regular version is also outstandingly beautiful. There just aren't enough good things I can say about this CD so I will just close by saying to you: Buy this one, you will NOT regret it!

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