A CoffeeHouse Christmas

Artist: Brandon Fields
Label: Positive Music
Category: Music

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Media: Audio CD
Number Of Discs: 1

UPC: 718257802628
EAN: 0718257802628
ASIN: B000000JZS

Release Date: 1995-09-05

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Tracks:

Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!
We Three Kings
White Christmas
We Wish You a Merry Christmas
It Came upon a Midnight Clear
O Christmas Tree
Carol of the Bells
Silver Bells
Sleigh Ride
Winter Wonderland
Silent Night

Customer Reviews:

Great Xmas Jazz.......2005-12-28

All the songs on this CD are great. The arrangements are superb. It is very soothing to listen to at home or at work, but not too soft to put you to sleep like some Muzak you hear in the elevator.
Brandon Fields did a great job on this one.

A Top 10 Christmas Album.......2005-10-21

I bought this CD a few years ago on CDBaby, and it became one of my favorite Christmas albums. Jazz guitar is a small world, so I knew Steve Cardenas; and I recognized Dave Carpenter, who has played bass on more than a hundred recordings. They're joined by Luis Conte on percussion, and the date belongs to alto saxophonist Brandon Fields. The quartet recorded this session on November 2, 1994.

The problem with jazz Christmas albums is inconsistency. Because they're recorded specifically for a sales niche, they're often used as an opportunity to assemble an all-star session. When they're not blatant compilations featuring various groups, they usually feature a rhythm section playing behind a revolving cast of singers and soloists. It's sadly rare that you'll find a solid band recording a true Christmas album without gimmicks. This is one exception.

Conte's percussion doesn't include a drum kit or ride cymbal, and you won't find traditional swing here. Nonetheless, it's not a Latin album; it's firmly rooted in the jazz tradition, with plenty of room for solos and a healthy dose of humor. Unlike holiday albums that are mired in melancholy and nostalgia, "A Coffeehouse Christmas" maintains a cheerful tone. It would be a wonderful addition to a holiday party, or even background music during Christmas dinner.

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The Futurist ~ Robert Downey Jr.

Night on Earth ~ Rialto

Trip Thru Hell ~ The C.A. Quintet

There We Are ~ Marlee MacLeod

Songs for Oblivion Fishermen ~ Caravan

Twelves ~ Bagheera

Flawless ~ Hollow Tip

The Find ~ Ohmega Watts

Down/Now What ~ Juelz Santana