Christmas Al Jarreau

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  • Release Date: 10/14/2008
  • Sales Rank: 1,919
  • Label: RHINO / WEA
  • UPC: 081227991463

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Christmas

1LISTENWinter Wonderland 4:20
2LISTENHark the Herald Angels Sing 3:24
3LISTENWhite Christmas 5:50
4LISTENInterlude: By My Christmas Tree 0:29
5LISTENCarol of the Bells 4:22
6LISTENO Come All Ye Faithful 4:18
7LISTENThe Christmas Song (Chestnuts Roasting on an Open Fire) 4:55
8LISTENI'll Be Home for Christmas 3:43
9LISTENGloria in Excelsis 4:35
10LISTENChristmas Time Is Here 4:27
11LISTENHave Yourself a Merry Little Christmas 6:01
12LISTENSome Children See Him 4:10
13LISTENThe Little Christmas Tree 3:00
14LISTENUp on the Housetop 0:30

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Editorial Reviews

If ever there was a singer suited for a holiday album it was Al Jarreau, whose friendly, honeyed croon always felt warm and welcoming. Those traits are evident on his 2008 seasonal album Christmas but so are his scatting roots, perhaps a little bit too much so for this to be the kind of soothing soundtrack to a Christmas party that it might initially seem to be, particularly as the first section of the album is loaded with just a little bit too much syncopation and swing. As Christmas rolls on, things settle down into a smooth quiet storm groove, never pushing too hard on either the vocal or arrangement front, which is a bit of a relief after the slightly overcooked first half. This back-end -- containing a silken "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas," a light "The Little Christmas Tree" and a mildly funky "Gloria in Excelsis" -- is what Jarreau fans would hope, even expect, from an Al Jarreau Christmas album and it's the reason to give this a seasonal spin. Stephen Thomas Erlewine, All Music Guide

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A jazzy, eclectic holiday collection sure to please Al Jarreau fansby Doctor-R

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February 21, 2009: I hadn't realizes how many years it's been since I bought an album by Al Jarreau. Like all of us, he's grown older, and his style has mellowed a bit. Having said that, the same ebullience, rhythmic creativity and sure-footed sense of style he brought to his early work is very much in evidence here.

Creative arrangements, strong backup and a clean, balanced production combine to surround Jarreau's unique voice and showcase his remarkable talents. It's hard not to like this album: great voices, great material and a buoyant spirit throughout make it an easy purchase during the holidays.

WONDERFUL ADDITION TO CHRISTMAS COLLECTIONby alidiaz

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December 11, 2008: If you are an Al Jarreau fan, this will NOT disappoint!

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