Track Listing

1. Smooth Jazz Christmas Overture: Let It Snow/Winter Wonderland/What ...
2. 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

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #71163 in Music
• Released on: 2001-09-25
• Number of discs: 1

Amazon.com
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

Every moment of the year
This cd brought back memories of driving throught the snow to get to Tahoe to see the Dave Koz & Friends concert! WOW...the emotions I felt while listening to this cd were overwhelming!! With everything that's been happening in the world these days, and with my own personal world crashing down on me, this cd brought life back in to perspective for me!! Bad things happen, but we have to come together (just like the artists on this cd did) to overcome them! And I completely agree with Dave...we need to "know this feeling every moment of the year!" My holiday shopping stops right here. Everyone on my list is getting this CD!

Never tire of listening to this CD
Since I opened The Smooth Jazz Christmas CD - I have spent hours listening to this one CD. It is such happy and upbeat music. It
has definitely put me in the Christmas spirit - even before November. I can easily play it 2 or 3 times in a row having a
pleasant afternoon at home. As the other reviewers of this CD
said - after the terrorist attacks of Sept 11th - it is refreshing to listen to such joyful music. If I hadn't finished my Christmas shopping already, I would definitely put this on the list for my family and friends. It will go on next year's
list. If you order this CD, you probably will have many hours
of enjoyment from listening to this CD.

AMAZING!
If any cd will put you in the Christmas spirit, THIS IS THE ONE!
Saxophone extrodinaire Dave Koz is joined by some of the BIGGEST names in smooth jazz, including: David Benoit, Peter White, Brenda Russell, Rick Braun, and special guest Kenny Loggins. They all came together to create this cd and a magical holiday spirit that will warm the halls of your home, your car and even your heart....This cd is a MUST! BUY IT NOW! You won't be sorry! It will put a smile on your face and joy in your heart.