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Jadon Lavik is a worship leader in Southern California whose radio friendly acoustic pop/rock has garnered him fame across the United States. Lavik burst onto the Christian music scene in 2004 with his debut album, Moving on Faith, on BEC Recordings and hasn't slowed down since. He is reaching more fans each year with consistent radio play and touring as well as leading worship at his church in California. This summer, he released his fifth studio album, Art and Soul, bringing more nationwide recognition with radio singles "Love" and "Shine."
Jadon Lavik's Christmas is an album chockfull of acoustic, bluesy renditions of Christmas traditionals (and one original) done Southern California style. The album begins with "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas" and Lavik's gentle acoustic guitar and effortless vocals float along to the jazzed up Christmas classic. Celebratory original "Hallelujah The Lord Has Come" picks up steam with electric slide guitar forming it into an instant classic with the chorus "Hallelujah, The Lord Has Come, Emmanuel, Our God is with us." A Dave Matthews influenced version of "Little Drummer Boy" features Lavik's bluesy guitar work and a horn section.
The simple piano arrangement of "I'll Be Home for Christmas" gives Lavik room to stretch his vocal range. He returns back to his acoustic pop roots with his takes on "Silent Night" and "O Come All Ye Faithful" that will be sure to find a spot on your Christmas playlist this year. Bringing the album to a close are the folk inspired "Go Tell It On The Mountain," the acoustic blues of "Joy to the World," and the Hawaiian Christmas song "Mele Kalikimaka" - complete with ukulele.
Jadon Lavik's Christmas will deliver yuletide joy and reflection on the birth of Christ for those wanting a slice of Americana with their Christmas celebrations.
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By Ben's Mama
Format:MP3 Music|Amazon Verified Purchase
I love this album. I didn't get around to buying it the past couple of years, and now I wish I had it sooner! It's my new favorite Christmas album - Jadon makes the songs his own and I found myself turning to this album when I was starting to get burned out on Christmas music. It's a little bit non-traditional in the best way. Love this and all of Jadon's albums! If you haven't discovered him yet, I urge you to give him a try! It's a crying shame that he's not a bigger name and has to self-produce his own music, because he is a quality artist with amazing lyrics.
By Nikki
Format:Audio CD
I'm a true Christmas music junkie. I eagerly look for new Christmas music to buy each year. I hope to discover something that will become a part of my heart like the Vince Guaraldi Charlie Brown Christmas or the legendary Nat King Cole. Artists that do Christmas music are often guilty of soaking their music in vats of peppermint flavored hot chocolate and shoving it down your throat steaming hot. Jadon Lavik opts for a mellower personal Christmas. I just keep playing it. His voice is so sincere like an unplanned Christmas moment that makes you smile and tear up at the same time. His sweet guitar arrangements accompanied by the piano and occasional horn are bright and fresh. His rendition of "I'll Be Home for Christmas" is one of the best. I don't think he gets everything right, but it's pretty close. In short, I love it.
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By Becca
Format:MP3 Music|Amazon Verified Purchase
Yes, it truly is a Christmas miracle to hear such wonderful renditions of Christmas music that I've basically sworn off after years and years of listening to the same old boring versions. Jadon Lavik is very refreshing and the songs are so uniquely played that I'm going to be sad when I have to put the Christmas music away until next year. I could listen to Jadon Lavik play Christmas music all year long.
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By K. Pahl
Format:Audio CD
My wife and I love this CD. It is full of Christmas songs we know and love and some originals all with the style of Lavik that we enjoy. It has a soft and chill style that is a great addition to our Christmas collection.
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By S. Gutierrez
Format:Audio CD|Amazon Verified Purchase
I love this cd to listen to... Love his voice... doesn't even have to be Christmastime to listen to this. :)
