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George Shearing’s quintet work is instantly recognizable. His use of guitar (Reg Schwager) and vibes (Don Thompson) closely following the gently swinging lead of his piano work has become a signature. On Christmas, the Shearing Quintet (here rounded out by the bass of Neil Swainson and the drums of Dennis Mackrel) slip effortlessly over the likes of “White Christmas,” “Winter Wonderland,” and “Let It Snow” with a breezy, light touch. With tasteful solos that extend off the main melody and into more heady waters, Christmas is an entirely enjoyable release and perfect party music. For serious listening, this disc also boasts a fantastic recording. –S. Duda… More >>
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Christmas with George Shearing Quintet

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Unless you’ve spent the last few years hiding out in some cave in Tora Bora, you certainly know Bob Rivers as America’s funniest song parodist. With such riotous ditties as ‘Have Yourself An Ozzy Little Christmas’ and the totally tacky title track, Seattle’s #1 morning man’s uproarious new White Trash Christmas will have you ho-ho-ho-ing all the way to the trailer park. The album is highlighted by ‘Osama Got Ran Over By A Reindeer’, which was the hilarious holiday hit of 2001 at a number of radio stations across the country. Atlantic. 2002…. More >>
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White Trash Christmas

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He’s been called the King of the Pickers, but even that title doesn’t do justice to Chet Atkins. His distinctive finger-picked playing has served as a model for generations of guitarists, both in and out of the country realm. This Christmas collection showcases the full range of Chet’s playing, from the delicate touch applied on such hymns as “Away in a Manger” to the rousing flourishes that guarantee toes will tap to tunes like the title track and “Let It Snow, Let It Snow, Let It Snow.” Sure, you’ll be able to sing along, but unlike many instrumental albums, Chet’s is full enough that sitting back to listen is even more pleasurable.–David Sprague… More >>
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East Tennessee Christmas

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Spend the holidays with these Memphis legends as they serve up a lip-smacking instrumental menu of Christmas classics, warmed by the down-home glow of a barbecue’s savory coals — all from the original Stax analog masters.Amazon.com
There’s no reason to believe the little drummer boy didn’t break into a danceable groove every now and again–and no cause to think that Christmas music has to be listened to from an easy chair. This legendary rhythm & blues combo spreads the spirit of the season in much the same way it did its many chart- toppers–with a greasy backbeat and a heaping helping of cool keyboards courtesy of Booker T himself. Originally issued in 1966, this disc lets the MGs strut through deftl… More >>
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In the Christmas Spirit

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Country music Christmas albums are often the biggest offenders of the holiday music formula: load in the maudlin, the mawkish, the over-produced, string-ridden tracks to make sure everybody knows how reverent they view the season and how important that marshmallow sentiment is this time of year. But the result is often just the opposite for discriminating listeners: after so many of these artists milk the treacle machine, nobody sounds genuine anymore and that rarefied Christmas sentiment is buried beneath layers and layers of pretty paper. That said, A Country Superstar Christmas III, featuring veterans such as Alan Jackson, George Strait, Alabama, and Reba McEntire along with up-and-comers such as Alecia Elliott, Chel… More >>
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Country Superstar Christmas 3

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Bing Crosby is the father of the Christmas album. He sired the whole shooting match in 1942 when he recorded Irving Berlin’s “White Christmas” for the Decca soundtrack of Holiday Inn, and the season has never been the same since. “White Christmas” isn’t just Crosby’s signature tune, it’s also that of Christmas, selling millions around the world and inspiring countless recording artists to create their own holiday versions every year. This long overdue two-disc package features the original recording of “White Christmas” (often replaced by a later version on reissues) as well as all the seasonal songs Crosby cut over three decades. And with extensive liner notes and guest artists such as the Andrews Sisters, The Complete… More >>
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The Voice of Christmas: The Complete Decca Christmas Songbook

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Artist: DAY,DORIS
Title: PERSONAL CHRISTMAS COLLECTION
Street Release Date: 10/01/2000
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Personal Christmas Collection

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Artist: MANCINI,HENRY
Title: MERRY MANCINI CHRISTMAS
Street Release Date: 09/23/1997
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Merry Mancini Christmas

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The Studio One family, led by Clement Coxone Dodd, is known for putting out crucial rhythm tracks that have stood the test of time. Reggae Christmas from Studio One is a good collection of vintage tunes that lyrically sing to seasonal themes. The Johnny Osborne and Freddy McGregor tracks are outstanding, as is the Heptone’s tune. The Wailers’ song is in a solid old vocal-harmony style. Some lesser-known singers carry the bulk of this recording to varying degrees of success. All of the music here features that dub-wise production Coxone is so famous for. Check this one out for an Iree rub-a-dub Christmas vibe. –Jeff Grubb… More >>
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Reggae Christmas from Studio One

Filmed live at Carnegie Hall in 1992 and featured on Public Television, this Christmas extravaganza is conducted by André Previn and features opera divas Kathleen Battle and Frederica von Stade with jazz legend Wynton Marsalis. Featured composers include Engelbert Humperdinck, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Mel Torme, and Franz Xaver Gruber.Songs include:
Mary’s Little Boy Chile
The Twelve Days of Christmas
Gesu Bambino
Alleluja from Exsultate, Jubilate, KV. 158a
Winter Wonderland
Lo, How a Rose E’er Blooming
I Wonder as I Wander
Who Was Mary? Mary Was Queen of Galilee
Sister Mary Had-A But One Child
Go Tell It on the Mountain
My Favorite Things from The Sound of Music
We Three Ki… More >>
$10.57
A Carnegie Hall Christmas Concert / Frederica von Stade, Kathleen Battle, Wynton Marsalis

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Artist: ANDREWS,JULIE
Title: CHRISTMAS WITH JULIE ANDREWS
Street Release Date: 09/07/1999
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Christmas with Julie Andrews

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A fine selection of traditional carols mixed with contemporary takes on the birth of the Christ child, Christmas at the Brooklyn Tabernacle is a festive and joyful celebration of the season. True to their roots, the Brooklyn Tabernacle Choir pays homage to their ethnic diversity by including a variety of styles: the funky Caribbean influenced “First Day of the Son,” the soulful R&B groove of “They Followed His Star,” and the exquisitely executed classicism of “Carol of the Bells.” Also included are the popular “Happy Birthday Jesus,” performed by the children’s choir division, and a magnificently arranged rendition of director Carol Cymbala’s “You Shall Call His Name Jesus.” Featured soloists includ… More >>
$3.90
Christmas at the Brooklyn Tabernacle