Albums most popular in the United States●Christmas: Jazz

Tracks: 13 Release date: 2002-10-22 $9.99

Comments

1. CB never disappoints!! - This album captures the peace and tranquility of the holiday season. CB is the most talented trumpet player out there. I have seen him live and he's incredible and he tells stories about his songs. He is a true entertainer. Please listen closely to Ave Maria - track two. The choir is absolutely heavenly and by that I mean they sing so beautifully that this song sounds as if it is sang by angels themselves! I highly recommend this album! Well done Mr. Botti!
2011-12-10

2. Holiday stress relief - I would not have considered myself a trumpet fan, that is until I heard Chris Botti. I stumbled across a "making of" television show documenting the recording of YoYo Ma's Christmas cd. There I heard Chris Botti's wonderful performance of My Favorite Things. I was hooked and had to have more. This album did not disappoint me. It is the perfect counter to the holiday hustle and bustle. It evokes the peaceful moments of the Christmas season: snuggling in front of the fire, sitting by the lights of the tree after the kids are asleep, first light on freshly fallen snow. It is peaceful, intimate and beautiful. Highly recommended!
2008-12-12

3. Arrangements lack substance - As with Botti's other recordings, I love his trumpet playing but find the arrangements lacking substance. The words "cheesy" comes to mind as does "computer-generated." On the rare instances when Botti plays a piece that's nicely arranged and sounds as if there are actually other musicians accompanying him some pretty nice music is created.
2007-12-01

4. Would have given stars, BUT... - ...for whatever reason someone I suppose decided to omit the credit for the incredible vocals on what I think is the BEST Christmas song in quite awhile, "I Really Don't Want Much For Christmas" performed by the one and ONLY Eric Benet!!!!!!!!!!!! This guy is the most under-rated singer today. He can do anything vocally. Ballads, funk, R&B, jazz, solos, duets. He has PERFECT PITCH! I had the pleasure of recording him for a series of TV commercials and he was returning from a tour in South Africa and he took a hour nap, came to the studio at pm, told me and my music editors to comeback at . we returned and he started recording ALL of the vocal parts for versions of "What's Going On". He finished at about am and really wanted to redo what we all told him was perfect harmony on the background vocals. He insisted and re-recorded all of the part harmony. He could not have been more genuine. So when I see someone with REAL talent get omitted in this day and time of the NO TALENT, IDIOT-CELEBRITY, then I have to speak-up to make sure those with real talent get their just-due. Also, check out Eric's song "The Last Time", on his CD "Hurricane"...it doesn't get any better than that!!!! I don't care how "Hardcore Gangsta" you may be, I challenge you NOT TO BE TOUCHED...it's the best love song since Luther's "Dance with My Father"! As far as Chris Botti, screw the Miles comparisons. In the immortal words of Mr. Davis' classic ---"SO WHAT"!!!!...Chris is simply smoooooth!!!!!!!!!!
2007-07-08

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2007-06-13

6. its June and i still Love December. - i am years old, and when Chris Botti has been my favorite jazz trumpet player since i first heard him. (my other favorites are all dead) I had the chance to see him last month in concert and WOW it was amazing. This alblum is good for the christmas season, but is also still one of my favorite CDs to unwind to after a hard day. I recomend this mellow CD to anyone who likes smooth jazz.
2007-05-18

7. December - I took the advice of a previous reviewer and created a COMPLETE Chris Botti Christmas album by adding the extra tracks from the version to the version. It really wasn't difficult, and was well worth the extra couple of dollars. The variety of styles on these tracks, and the great musicianship of all the players is a joy. I'm buying anything Chris records - he is just wonderful. If you ever get to hear him live, do it. His concerts are breath-taking, with much longer, pure jazz renditions than could fit on a disc. His backup band is great, too.
2006-12-29

8. Sultry and smooth orchestra and trumpet! - Beautiful arrangements and simple trumpet phrasing showcases Chris Botti's incredibly beautiful tone. He keeps the melodies simple, and his impecable timing and soft attacks leave the listener wanting to hear more. Great recording for music background or cranked up loud to hear the great orchestra and wonderful sound of Chris' trumpet.
2006-12-09

9. Hallelujah! How a Holiday Album SHOULD Be! - Chris Botti in "December" is a lot like Chris Botti in such albums as "Night Sessions" and "When I Fall In Love" -- perfect. This is a great CD to play as background music in your home for a holiday feel through out the house that is smooth, not forced like most artist's holiday albums that I have heard. You can also stick this CD in your car to take the holiday feeling with you, which is my personal favorite. Wherever you listen to him, don't doubt that his music will alter the course of your day, making the holidays just a little bit brighter through his clear tones and... well, his perfection. It's good to see a person who can make a holiday album the right way. :)
2006-11-29

10. Want the COMPLETE version? It takes a little work . . . - I'm a HUGE Botti fan, been to his concerts, own all his CDs, etc. Like any real fan, I own the release of "December". And, it's a great holiday CD. But there's more to this story...... When I saw the version of his "December" CD in the stores, I figured that Sony/BMG had simply rereleased it with new artwork. Not exactly..... The version has two tracks ("Ave Maria" and "I Really Don't Want Much For Christmas") which are not on the earlier release. But, Sony/BMG -- for whatever reason -- pulled two tracks from the disk when they released the version ("Perfect Day" and "Hark the Hearld Angels Sing" are the omitted selections). If you already own the earlier version, you can download the two new tracks from iTunes. If you buy this "new" version, search for the ORIGINAL version on iTunes (it's here -- I just checked) and download the two missing tracks. {{Just to confuse things more: there are two versions of the original DECEMBER album on iTunes -- one that's listed as "partial", and one that's the full album. You have use the one that's priced at . to access both missing tracks}} After you download the two missing tracks (depending on which album you originally buy), make a playlist with tracks, and enjoy the REALLY COMPLETE Chris Botti "December" experience". Yes. you wind up paying about two more bucks for the missing tracks, but I personally think it's worth it. And DON'T blame iTunes for this fiasco . . . the gurus at Sony/BMG are to blame. I have no idea why Sony/BMG's crack team of marketers did this to Chris' album. But, thanks to iTunes, a Botti fan can buy the appropriate tracks and assemble all of Chris' Christmas tunes into one complte holiday playlist. Enjoy! BigGym
2006-11-20

11. Finally! It's a Botti CHRIStmas! - I was so excited to see that Chris Botti had released a Holiday album, and I was not disappointed in the least. His mellow, soulful trumpet brightens up old holiday classics, and brings in newer Christmas songs perfect for the winter season. A must-have for all festive jazz-lovers!
2006-11-10

Tracks: 18 Release date: 1960-10-01 $9.99

Tracks: 12 Release date: 2014-01-01 $9.99

Comments

1. Laments that the Annunciation Didn’t Happen in New Orleans…. - Wowwy Zowwie, folks! Well, I can see some of those angels who gave the Annunciation for the King of Kings on Christmas Eve making a quick exit to get the first train to New Orleans to clap, stomp, and shout the praises of the newborn King to this crowd of hipster musicians! To put it simply – Tasteful selections, wonderful musicianship, and brilliant arrangements! Oh, those wonderful toe-tapping, alternately relaxing, and sometimes worshipful arrangements! Long live New Orleans Jazz and the breed of men and women gifted to carry on this great musical tradition! Adding classically-trained vocalists to some of the selections was like adding apples of gold to a setting of silver! If only the Three Wise Men had taken this group along with them to that barn in Bethlehem to get Joseph and Mary’s toes tapping and heads bowing… These selections could be played AS IS in any Spirit-filled church on any given Sunday, and the crowds would be on their feet and going simply wild bringing down the rafters! Pay attention, all you Christmas music albums wannabe’s - THIS is how to do a Christmas album! How is it possible that this is the first review?!! I should be the th contributor with an album like this! Six stars out of Five – no, wait a minute - Seven! Bravo! Go Wynton! Long Live New Orleans!
2016-01-02

Tracks: 11 Release date: 1992-02-03 $7.99

Tracks: 12 Release date: 2007-10-09 $9.99

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1. Great holiday album! - "Peter White's Christmas CD is much more than the fantastic acoustic guitarist leading a group of studio artists. On this recording, White involves some of his favorite musicians, including the lovely and talented saxophonist Mindi Abair and masterful trumpet/flugelhorn player Rick Braun, and both are integral components throughout. This trio has performed together over the past few years during the holiday season, entertaining thousands of their fans and now the entire world can share in this spirited holiday music." -James Walker Jr., Jazz Chicago
2020-09-11

Tracks: 13 Release date: 2001-09-18 $9.99

Tracks: 14 Release date: 1990-11-06 $9.99

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1. Great duet with Harry and Branford - I start my Christmas music-listening season with the first cut off this album every year. It just grabs you by the Jingle Bells and gets you in the holiday spirit immediately. He does another slower, soulful version which is also great, but for my money, this cut is worth the price of this album. Couple of duds but you can skip those.
2013-12-21

Tracks: 8 Release date: 2014-11-11 $9.99

Tracks: 12 Release date: 2014-10-28 $9.99

Tracks: 10 Release date: 2021-11-19 $9.99

Tracks: 25 Release date: 2018-11-16 $11.99

Tracks: 10 Release date: 2019-10-11 $9.99

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1. Great for the holidays. - The classic Christmas tune O Little Town Of Bethlehem done GA style with producer Gerald Albright on Alto, Tenor, Baritone Saxophones, Chris “Big Dog” Davis on Rhythm Arrangement, Keyboards and Drum Programming and Rick Watford on Guitars - smooth and silky with that quintessential bounce. This joyful tune kicks off Gerald's new Holiday Album 'Not So Silent Night" in a not so silent way - Horns a-blazin'. Perfect for Christmas Jazz and Christmas Cocktail Jazz playlists.
2020-08-21

Tracks: 13 Release date: 2020-09-18 $9.99

Tracks: 13 Release date: 1994-11-22 $9.99

Tracks: 21 Release date: 2018-12-04 $9.99

Tracks: 10 Release date: 2021-10-01 $9.90

Tracks: 11 Release date: 2016-09-16 $9.99

Tracks: 16 Release date: 2002-10-22 $13.99

Tracks: 12 Release date: 2021-09-10 $9.99

Tracks: 15 Release date: 2020-11-13 $5.99

Tracks: 12 Release date: 2017-10-27 $9.99

Tracks: 10 Release date: 2017-11-17 $9.99

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1. Female solo vocal jazz Christmas album at it's finest - I've been waiting for a jazz vocal Christmas album like this for far too long. Reta's soothing vocals sit so nicely overtop amazing arrangements of some great holiday standards. A major highlight to this release is an extraordinary big band jazz rendition of Mary Did You Know. I've had this disc in my player for a month now, and have copies ready to gift to family and friends.
2017-12-21

Tracks: 4 Release date: 2020-12-04 $3.99

Tracks: 12 Release date: 2020-09-25 $9.99

Tracks: 13 Release date: 2022-11-11 $9.99

Tracks: 16 Release date: 2012-11-19 $7.99

Tracks: 14 Release date: 2019-11-05 $9.99

Tracks: 8 Release date: 1992-01-01 $7.92

Tracks: 14 Release date: 2019-11-05 $9.99

Tracks: 19 Release date: 2003-11-04 $9.99

Tracks: 14 Release date: 2016-11-11 $9.99

Tracks: 13 Release date: 2015-10-23 $9.99

Tracks: 4 Release date: 2016-11-01 $3.96

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1. I only wish there were more songs in this EP. - It must be challenging to record songs that are well known to the public—particularly if they are already associated with super talents such as Nat King Cole and others. Nevertheless, Mr. Most meets the challenge with talent to spare. He is as good as any of the legends (Sinatra, Martin, Como, Bennett, etc.) but not imitative of any. He has his own voice, which is very rich and enjoyable. After a first listen, we will tuck this album away until after Thanksgiving. Then, we will put it in heavy rotation at home for the holidays.
2016-11-02

Tracks: 8 Release date: 2017-12-07 $7.92

Tracks: 20 Release date: 2016-11-25 $5.99

Tracks: 4 Release date: 2021-11-05 $3.99

Tracks: 12 Release date: 2015-10-20 $9.99

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Tracks: 15 Release date: 2021-11-23 $9.99

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Tracks: 11 Release date: 1999-12-31 $9.99

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Tracks: 22 Release date: 2016-09-30 $19.99

Tracks: 11 Release date: 2015-09-18 $9.99

Tracks: 10 Release date: 2013-12-03 $4.99

Tracks: 12 Release date: 2014-01-01 $9.99

Tracks: 10 Release date: 1963-01-01 $7.99

Tracks: 13 Release date: 2018-11-09 $9.99

Tracks: 11 Release date: 2018-03-05 $9.99