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An Oscar Peterson Christmas

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Almost every household has a moment during the Christmas season when Christmas music gets to be, well, too much. When that moment hits--and it will--turn off whatever you have on and put on "An Oscar Peterson Christmas" for a refreshingly astringent, swinging change of pace that still subtly evokes the joy and splendor of the season.

The album opens with "God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen" and goes right through "What Child Is This?", "White Christmas," "I'll Be Home for Christmas" and all manner of other holiday favorites. The difference is that Peterson puts his masterful spin on the songs so that they sound not saccharine and dripping with false sentiment, but bracing and clear and fairly snapping with energy. Could there be more innocuous song than "Jingle Bells?" Well, on this album, Peterson and flugelhorn player Jack Schantz make it into a smoothy-smooth, swingin' be-boppy pleasure to listen to.

In addition to all the classics, there is one original here that's well worth the price of the album all on its own: "Christmas Waltz." This is a gorgeous meditation on the regret and memories that can crowd a Christmas--you'll want to put it on while dancing in the dark in front of a roaring fire with your sweetie. Have a glass of champagne while you're at it. See what happens. Highly recommded!

If you like jazz and you like Christmas music, you should love this CD, Filled with great tunes, Oscar puts his own spin on them. Oscar's genius lies in his ability to beautifully embroider the melody without losing sight of it......... Enjoy

C'est définitivement mon disque de Noël préféré... Une fois que les enfants sont couchés, que le sapin est allumé, mon mari et moi buvons du vin en regardant le sapin et en soupirant de bien-être. Quelle musique agréable. Du bon smooth jazz aussi à faire entendre pendant une réception.

Can you ever use the word 'perfect' enough when discussing Oscar Peterson? If you can't then consider this, Oscar Peterson delivers another flawless performance on this collection of Christmas favourites. He has a good mix of both the traditional carols and some of the secular songs of the season.

This is a perfect CD to add to your collection of Christmas music. It's perfect for those late nights relaxing by the tree.

One of the all-time greats of jazz piano does an fantastic job of this Christmas album. It is just jazzy enough to be refreshing and yet close enough to the original arrangements to be tolerable to traditionalists. One of my Christmas favourites!

Labeled as one of the greatest pianist in the jazz world, Oscar Peterson definitely shines on this album. He maintains the original Christmas melodies, but also adds his own personal touch to each and every song. This is a must for your holiday collection. I'm very particular about the jazz albums that I buy and this one did not let me down...you will NOT be disappointed.

Oscar Peterson is a wonderment, and this release is a beautiful rendition done up with all the trappings of Oscar Peterson and his solid trio. Herb Ellis on guitar shines. Great Christmas portfolio done with taste and mastery in the finest of Jazz traditions. Thank you Oscar.