Sentimental Christmas [Enhanced]

Kathy Troccoli | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (September 28, 1999)
• Original Release Date: September 28, 1999
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Enhanced
• Label: Reunion
• ASIN: B00001O31N
• In-Print Editions: MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #208,372 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com

Can you believe that after 15-plus years in contemporary Christian music, this is Kathy Troccoli's first-ever Christmas offering? In a genre where everyone and their brother has a holiday release, Troccoli's patience is a virtue, as evidenced from the tasteful A Sentimental Christmas. It is a release with which Troccoli demonstrates that her classically trained voice is an instrument, allowing her cool jazz variations on the holiday theme. On "What Child Is This?" for example, Troccoli scats away the chorus in Ella Fitzgerald-like fashion. And Mr. Christmas himself, Andy Williams, teams up with Troccoli on "It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year." There's certainly some holiday magic here as both singers blend well for a festive pace throughout. Let's not forget the coproduction that Troccoli showcases here, utilizing the U.S. Navy Jazz Band to its fullest extent. All in all, a release worth the wait. --Michael Lyttle

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Sentimental swings for Christmas, December 17, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Sentimental Christmas (Audio CD)

I bought this CD based on reviews posted here and was pleasantly suprised at the arrangements that evoke the era when most of these songs were popularized. Kathy Troccoli's voice is gorgeous without overpowering the familiar lyrics. An essential addition to the seasonal fare.

10 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A fun new Kathy Troccoli, November 7, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Sentimental Christmas (Audio CD)

FRom the moment you pop in this CD, the fun starts. Kathy breathes new life into old standards. This just replaced Donna Summer's "Christmas Spirit" as my favorite holiday set. Get this CD....it has that same "play it two hundred times and never grow tired of the songs" quality that we have come to expect from all of Kathy Trocoli's CDs.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Voluptuous Christmas Voice, November 29, 1999

By	Janet Sayles-Falls (Washington, DC) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Sentimental Christmas (Audio CD)

Wow, what a delight! Kathy brings new meaning to voluptuous with this very full and flavorful CD commemorating the birth of Jesus Christ. I particularly love "Only Always", written by Kathy. Her rendition of Silent Night really brings home how special a night that was and continues to be. A very special Christmas gift for many on my list for sure.

Thanks Kathy, for this treasure!