Dave Koz & Friends - Smooth Jazz Christmas

Dave Koz & Friends - Smooth Jazz Christmas
Cohesiveness is what separates this all-star Christmas release from the others. During the last four years, Dave Koz, vocalist Brenda Russell, pianist David Benoit, guitarist Peter White, and trumpeter Rick Braun have hit the road spreading holiday cheer among the smooth-jazz masses and their collaborative ease is palpable throughout these 14 tracks. Benoit is featured on "Hark the Herald Angels Sing," while Koz adds one of his best solos. Braun has the spotlight on "Little Drummer Boy," where Benoit shines too, and White highlights "Silent Night." All five players are credited for arrangements on most tracks, the craftiest of which is the '50's doo-wop of "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas," where you can almost hear the Drifters singing in the background. Russell also does a holiday version of her hit "Get Here," which is as powerful now as it was 10 years ago during the Gulf War.

01 - Smooth Jazz Christmas Overture - Dave Koz & Friends - Smooth Jazz Christmas.mp3
02 - The Christmas Song - Dave Koz & Friends - Smooth Jazz Christmas.mp3
03 - O'Tannenbaum-Sleigh Ride Medley - Dave Koz & Friends - Smooth Jazz Christmas.mp3
04 - Silent Night - Dave Koz & Friends - Smooth Jazz Christmas.mp3
05 - Beneath The Moonlit Sky - Dave Koz & Friends - Smooth Jazz Christmas.mp3
06 - Little Drummer Boy - Dave Koz & Friends - Smooth Jazz Christmas.mp3
07 - Hark! The Herald Angels Sing - Dave Koz & Friends - Smooth Jazz Christmas.mp3
08 - December Makes me Feel This Way - Dave Koz & Friends - Smooth Jazz Christmas.mp3
09 - Boogie Woogie Santa Claus - Dave Koz & Friends - Smooth Jazz Christmas.mp3
10 - Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas - Dave Koz & Friends - Smooth Jazz Christmas.mp3
11 - White Christmas - Dave Koz & Friends - Smooth Jazz Christmas.mp3
12 - Eight Candles (A Song For Hanukkah) - Dave Koz & Friends - Smooth Jazz Christmas.mp3
13 - Get Here (For The Holiday) - Dave Koz & Friends - Smooth Jazz Christmas.mp3
14 - 'Twas The Night Before Christmas - Dave Koz & Friends - Smooth Jazz Christmas.mp3
15 - The Christmas Song - Dave Koz & Friends - Smooth Jazz Christmas.mp3