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Christmas Album
Herb Alpert
Christmas Album
Genres: Jazz, Special Interest, Pop, Rock, Latin Music
 
Now what could be more festive than Christmas songs, horns, and a Latin-infused rhythm section? Not much, which is why Herb Alpert and the Tijuana Brass's Christmas Album is perfect for that kitschy cocktail party or for t...  more »

     
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All Artists: Herb Alpert
Title: Christmas Album
Members Wishing: 0
Total Copies: 0
Release Date: 11/18/2008
Album Type: Import
Genres: Jazz, Special Interest, Pop, Rock, Latin Music
Styles: Vocal Jazz, Holiday & Wedding, Easy Listening, Oldies, Vocal Pop
Number of Discs: 1
SwapaCD Credits: 1
UPC: 823566410423

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Now what could be more festive than Christmas songs, horns, and a Latin-infused rhythm section? Not much, which is why Herb Alpert and the Tijuana Brass's Christmas Album is perfect for that kitschy cocktail party or for trimming the tree. As background music, this collection is perfect. Paying too close attention to it, however, is not advised. For instance, the vocals on "Christmas Song" would have sounded so much better had they been replaced by the timbre of Herb's trumpet. But that mistake aside, the staccato stylings of the Brass's arrangement adds a south-of-the-border flair to "Winter Wonderland" and turns "Jingle Bells" into a hyper-salsa. "Las Mañanitas" and "Jesu, Joy of Man's Desirings" glow with a warm sentimental touch. As always, the interplay of the horns via melody lines and harmonies is first rate. --Steve Gdula

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CD Reviews

One of the best Christmas albums!
margaritaking | Austin, TX USA | 11/18/2003
(5 out of 5 stars)

"I remember listening to this every night as a kid when I went to sleep near Christmas time. The songs seeped into my subconcious. Now as an adult I can't find it anywhere. $120 secondhand on Amazon?? No wonder the music industry is losing money. They keep pumping out endless loops of junk while a possible good seller goes by the wayside. They could re-issue this one, sell it for 10.99 and make a mint! Heck, I'd buy at least 4 myself and give them as gifts."
A&M Records Wake-Up!
Herb Middlemass | Sanford, FL USA | 11/21/2003
(4 out of 5 stars)

"This would make a great Christmas CD if you could buy it! I wanted to order about 6 or 7 Herb Alpert CDs (especially the Christmas CD) but most of the original releases are out of print? If there are thousands of CDs available for "Video Game Soundtracks" , why does great music like Herb Alpert's go out of print? When did "Real" style.........go out of style? If these classic CDs are released again I will buy them but until then, I guess I will have to settle for 30-second samples at Amazon."
I would Love to buy, but...
Michael Doyle | New Brunswick, NJ USA | 11/21/2003
(5 out of 5 stars)

"I heard a few tracks recently on the radio and would love to purchase this and other Herb Alpert CD's but the price is ridiculous!!! Why is that?"