Sax for Christmas

Sax for Christmas

Sax for Christmas

ASIN: B00004WJ2U

Editorial Reviews
From Jazziz
Hawaiian saxophonist Michael Paulo brings a uniquely Western jazz upbringing to his new album, Sax for Christmas. Drawing inspiration from Christmas songs classical ("God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen"), Latin ("Feliz Navidad"), and traditional ("The First Noel,") Paulo definitely sounds like someone who grew up in both a musical family - his father was a pianist, his mother a singer - and in an island setting. The fledgling saxophonist turned down a musical scholarship to prestigious North Texas State University to tour with Hawaiian pop band Kalapana. In the early '80s, he moved to Los Angeles, and became Al Jarreau's longtime saxman shortly thereafter. Sax for Christmas is his sixth album and features guitarist Carlos Rios, bassist Freddie Washington, and percussionist Sheila E.

--- JAZZIZ Magazine Copyright © 2000, Milor Entertainment, Inc.

Product Description
Sax for Christmas was recorded in 2000 while Michael Paulo toured with the biggest female pop vocalist in the history of Japan. Joined by fellow tourmates Sheila E., Land Richards, Carlos Rios and Kenji Sano, Sax for Christmas contains a collection of Paulo's favorite Christmas songs. The disc also features Paulo's father, pianist Rene Paulo, on two great Christmas standards- "White Christmas" and "Greensleeves". One of the most versatile and cosmopolitan saxophonists in pop, soul and contemporary jazz for nearly 20 years, Michael Paulo has added his distinct "saxpertise" to a virtual who's who of artists including Al Jarreau, James Ingram, Kenny Loggins and more. Michael Paulo's reputation as the number one Asian-American jazz artist continues to grow. A dynamic live performer, Paulo constantly leaves his audiences wanting more. His emotive playing and endearing style have never failed to capture the hearts of fans all over the world.

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It's A Wonderful Life: Sax at the Movies for Christmas
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • The Ultimate Christmas Mood Music
  • Great Holiday Tunes, can play over and over
 It's A Wonderful Life: Sax at the Movies for Christmas
Nan Schwartz Mishkin , Bill Cunliffe , and Mark Portman
Manufacturer: Discovery / Wea
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000003MW9
Release Date: 1995-09-19

Tracks:

  1. White Christmas
  2. Winter Wonderland
  3. I`ll Be Home For Christmas
  4. Christmas Will Return
  5. Dance Of The Prince
  6. Somewhere In My Memory
  7. My Favorite Things
  8. The Christmas Song
  9. When Love Is Gone
  10. Sleigh Ride
  11. Santa`s Theme
  12. Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas
  13. Auld Lang Syne

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars The Ultimate Christmas Mood Music.......2005-12-15

Imagine your favorite holiday music played with a gentle, sophisticated jazz feel that brings to it the joy and sensuous emotion that makes jazz the ultimate "mood music". This cd is the soundtrack for that kind of Christmas. Nan Mishkin is one of music's most accomplished arrangers (Grammy nomination for a Sinatra arrangement, composer for TV and movies), and she is a master at multi-layered, sophisticated emotion. She has arranged the acclaimed "Jazz at the Movies" series (if you can still get them!) and has arranged this subtle mood masterpiece. This melodic jazz captures the happiness, optimism and humanity of the best of what is Christmas. I've been playing and reviewing music on the air since 1976, and I recommend this as THE jazz CD for you and your friends. This is Dom Perignon for your ears.

5 out of 5 stars Great Holiday Tunes, can play over and over.......1998-12-13

They play cuts from this cd on my DISHNETWORKS Satellite dish on the Holiday Music Channel. Every cut is great for background music at a party or playing it while wrapping paper and decorating the tree. Highly recommended!!
Is It Christmas Yet?
Average customer rating: Not rated
    		Is It Christmas Yet?

    Manufacturer: Greg Vail Music
    ProductGroup: Music
    Binding: Audio CD

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    ASIN: B000CAGTVW
    Release Date: 2004-12-01

    Tracks:

    1. Christmas Time Is Here
    2. Angels We Have Heard On High
    3. Santa Claus Is Coming To Town
    4. White Christmas
    5. The Little Drummer Boy
    6. Away In A Manger
    7. Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas
    8. Silent Night - Vocal Prelude
    9. Silent Night
    10. White Christmas
    11. We Three Kings

    Product Description

    The Latest Christmas CD at Greg Vail Music is new and old at the same time. Is It Christmas Yet? is new since it was tracked in October 2004, but is old in sound since it is TRADITIONAL JAZZ with real people, playing live in the old school jazz tradition. Greg Vail brings old and new together at a time of year that tends to do this naturally. Fresh new arrangements featuring Soprano, Alto, Tenor and Bari Sax, recorded 24 bit at 96K for amazing sound, timeless favorites and real, live, L.A. musicians stretch these favorite Christmas Songs in the spirit of the Jazz Masters of the past. You are going to love this Jazz Christmas CD!
    Sax for Christmas
    Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    • A "must have" CD!
    • ANOTHER GREAT RELEASE FROM MICHAEL PAULO!
    		 Sax for Christmas
    Michael Paulo
    Manufacturer: Noteworthy
    ProductGroup: Music
    Binding: Audio CD

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    ASIN: B00004WJ2U
    Release Date: 2000-10-03

    Tracks:

    1. The First Noel
    2. The Christmas Song
    3. Silent Night
    4. Feliz Navidad
    5. God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen
    6. What Child is This
    7. O Holy Night
    8. Merry Christmas Darling
    9. White Christmas

    Album Description

    Sax for Christmas was recorded in 2000 while Michael Paulo toured with the biggest female pop vocalist in the history of Japan. Joined by fellow tourmates Sheila E., Land Richards, Carlos Rios and Kenji Sano, Sax for Christmas contains a collection of Paulo's favorite Christmas songs. The disc also features Paulo's father, pianist Rene Paulo, on two great Christmas standards- "White Christmas" and "Greensleeves". One of the most versatile and cosmopolitan saxophonists in pop, soul and contemporary jazz for nearly 20 years, Michael Paulo has added his distinct "saxpertise" to a virtual who's who of artists including Al Jarreau, James Ingram, Kenny Loggins and more. Michael Paulo's reputation as the number one Asian-American jazz artist continues to grow. A dynamic live performer, Paulo constantly leaves his audiences wanting more. His emotive playing and endearing style have never failed to capture the hearts of fans all over the world.

    Customer Reviews:

    5 out of 5 stars A "must have" CD!.......2000-12-21

    I've been listening to it continuously since I got it. It's smooth and perfect for the season. Many Christmas CDs get tiring to listen to. You won't with this one. Definitely worth it! Michael Paulo's talent is apparent. I enjoy his other CDs as well, especially "My Heart & Soul."

    5 out of 5 stars ANOTHER GREAT RELEASE FROM MICHAEL PAULO!.......2000-11-30

    Michael Paulo has proven yet again what a talented...passionate musician he is. He's a musician who always plays from his heart and soul...which is probably how he came up with the title of his 4th release...My Heart and Soul...which I believe is one of the best songs, if not THE BEST song that Michael has ever written. With this Christmas CD...Michael has taken these Christmas songs and put his own sense of style and flair to each piece. I'm listening to "Sax for Christmas" as I am writing this review...and I can just picture Michael playing these songs live...in an enthusiastic and energetic way that only Michael can do. He again on this CD... as on all his previous releases... has major talent playing with him...he even had his father...Rene Paulo...an excellent pianist be a part of this project. I know with past CDs...Michael has done in-store concerts to promote his CDs...I'm sure I saw a list of concerts on THE WAVE website for those of you in Southern California who are interested in hearing his music live. I've had friends who have also seen him do in-stores in the San Diego and Bay areas as well. Michael Paulo's talent will entertain you whether live or on CD...this CD is a MUST have. To those of you who are already Michael Paulo fans...you need to add this to your collection. I know my house will be filled with the sounds of "Sax for Christmas" during this and every holiday season. I've been a Michael Paulo fan for over 20 years...since his days with Kalapana. When Michael pursued his career as a smooth jazz artist...I knew I wouldn't be disappointed. This Christmas CD is some of Michael's best work...he amazes me with his talents time and time again. For you smooth jazz fans...you will not be disappointed with Michael Paulo's "Sax for Christmas" or with any of his other 5 releases.
    Ill Be Home for Christmas
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      		Ill Be Home for Christmas

      Manufacturer: Big Band
      ProductGroup: Music
      Binding: Audio CD

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      ASIN: B000CAJMKW
      Release Date: 2005-11-01
      Christmas Sax: Carols for Sax
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        		Christmas Sax: Carols for Sax

        Manufacturer: Intersound
        ProductGroup: Music
        Binding: Audio CD
        ASIN: B0007VCLCW

        Product Description

        Ten popular Christmas carols by saxaphone
        Sax for the Season
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          		Sax for the Season
          West Coast Saxophone Quartet
          Manufacturer: Cambria Records
          ProductGroup: Music
          Binding: Audio CD

          GeneralGeneral | Jazz | Styles | Music
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          ASIN: B000003XPC
          Release Date: 1996-10-15

          Tracks:

          1. O Little Town Of Bethelem
          2. The Most Wonderful Time Of The Year
          3. Let It Snow, Let It Snow, Let It Snow
          4. I'll Be Home For Christmas
          5. Winter Wonderland
          6. Holiday For Strings
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          Jazz Christmas Carols
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            		Jazz Christmas Carols
            Chris "Doc" Stewart
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            Binding: Audio CD

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            Release Date: 2005-09-06
            Mistletoe Sax
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              		Mistletoe Sax
              Bruce Abbott
              Manufacturer: North Star
              ProductGroup: Music
              Binding: Audio CD

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              Romantic Sax Christmas
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                		Romantic Sax Christmas
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                Manufacturer: Premium Music Coll.
                ProductGroup: Music
                Binding: Audio CD

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                ASIN: B0000DD76P
                Release Date: 2003-10-07

                Tracks:

                1. Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas
                2. Away in a Manger
                3. Oh Christmas Tree
                4. Do You Hear What I Hear
                5. Silent Night
                6. Little Drummer Boy
                7. Silver Bells
                8. Hark! The Herald Angels Sing
                9. Oh Come All Ye Faithful
                10. What Child Is This?
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                12. Auld Lang Syne
                Sax for the Season
                Average customer rating: Not rated
                  		Sax for the Season
                  West Coast Saxophone Quartet
                  Manufacturer: Cambria
                  ProductGroup: Music
                  Binding: Audio CD

                  GeneralGeneral | Jazz | Styles | Music
                  General ChristmasGeneral Christmas | Holiday | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music
                  General ChristmasGeneral Christmas | Holiday Music | Special Features | Music
                  ASIN: B000253HOO
                  Release Date: 1996-10-15

                  Tracks:

                  1. O Little Town of Bethlehem
                  2. Most Wonderful Time of the Year
                  3. Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!
                  4. I'll Be Home for Christmas
                  5. Winter Wonderland
                  6. Holiday for Strings
                  7. Christmas Song
                  8. Christmas Medley: Here Comes Santa Clause/Good King Wenceslas/God Rest
                  9. Christmas Waltz
                  10. Carol of the Bells
                  11. Why Can't It Be Christmas All Year Long
                  12. Christmas Around the World Medley: Chanukah/Feliz Navidad/We Wish ...
                  13. Sleigh Ride
                  14. My Favorite Things
                  15. White Christmas
                  16. Christmas Buggy Ride
                  17. Hark! The Herald Angels Sing
                  18. Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas
                  19. Jingle Bells
                  20. Silent Night

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