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Making Spirits Bright: A Smooth Jazz Christmas

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  • Audio CD (October 2, 2001)
  • Original Release Date: October 2, 2001
  • Number of Discs: 1
  • Label: Grp Records
  • ASIN: B00005NY71
  • In-Print Editions: MP3 Download
  • Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #135,523 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

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Song TitleArtist Time Price
listen  1. Have Yourself A Merry Little ChristmasLee Ritenour 3:58$0.99 Buy Track
listen  2. I'll Be Home For ChristmasWill Downing 4:33$0.99 Buy Track
listen  3. The Christmas SongJoyce Cooling 4:45$0.99 Buy Track
listen  4. This ChristmasGerald Albright 3:27$0.99 Buy Track
listen  5. Silent NightAl Jarreau 3:36$0.99 Buy Track
listen  6. What Child Is ThisMark Antoine 4:06$0.99 Buy Track
listen  7. God Rest Ye Merry GentlemenRichard Elliot 3:59$0.99 Buy Track
listen  8. Jingle BellsDiana Krall 2:13$0.99 Buy Track
listen  9. The First NoelDavid Benoit 4:03$0.99 Buy Track
listen10. Here Comes Santa ClausJeff Golub 4:18$0.99 Buy Track
listen11. I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa ClausJoe Sample 5:24$0.99 Buy Track
listen12. Suite De "Nuestra Navidad"Dave Grusin 5:37$0.99 Buy Track


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The first six tracks of this release could've been subtitled "A Twist of Christmas," for they bear the indelible stamp of guitarist-producer Lee Ritenour and his A Twist of Marley. In fact, his Brazilian take on "Silent Night," with singer Al Jarreau, sounds like an arrangement worked straight out of Ritenour's A Twist of Jobim sessions. Even with guitarists Joyce Cooling and Marc Antoine, his presence is noticeable.

The other half of the album finds most of the artists doing their own thing, the best of which is the funky groove saxophonist Richard Elliot and keyboardist and co-arranger Jeff Lorber lay over "God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen." Like a few of the other tunes however, the production suffers from the frightening trend of producers and/or record companies fading tracks prematurely in an obvious effort to appease smooth-jazz radio. It should be noted that the Diana Krall track was previously released on a holiday EP three years ago. --Mark Ruffin


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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful addition to your music collection!, November 30, 2001
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I was unaware of this disc until I read about it in the December issue of Ebony magazine. It is so soothing and relaxing and a great way to experience the talents of artists such as: Lee Rittenour, Al Jarreau, Wil Downing and Joe Sample. Great music to bake and trim the tree by.
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4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars It Certainly is Pleasant Enough, December 11, 2001
By Jazzman98 (Musicland, California United States) - See all my reviews
I agree with the editorial that a few of the tracks of this release indeed should be subtitled "A Twist of Christmas," because they are straight out of the Lee Ritenour and his "A Twist of" Series mold. In fact, the cuts "Silent Night," with Al Jarreau, and "I'll Be Home for Christmas" featuring Will Downing (who manages to sound bored out of his mind here) are just a couple of tunes that sound like outtakes from the aforementioned sessions.

Joyce Cooling's rendition of "The Christmas Song" is quite unique however, as are some of the other cuts including Richard Elliot's "God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen".

Since this is a "Smooth Jazz" CD, the cuts are short and to the point (read: radio friendly?) although I don't think you'll be hearing the very jazzy Joe Sample version of "I saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus", David Benoit's "The First Noel" anytime soon or, for that matter, Dave Grusin's out of place "Suite de Nuestra Navidad". Now that I think about it, this disc at times tries too hard to have a Latin flavor.

Overall, this disc leaves you saying "it certainly is pleasant enough", because you realize that you have heard better Jazz Christmas CDs.

Happy Holidays to all....

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5.0 out of 5 stars Christmas Jazz, January 13, 2007
We have always enjoyed the GRP Christmas recordings and were equally pleased with this work. The contemporary artists featured are able to combined the essence of the music style with the traditional quality of the holiday season.
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