Description

This holiday disc doesnt exclusively stick to traditional Christmas songs, but covers a wide scope of material in ua very ambitious manner. Ma opens with a lovely take of the traditional favorite Dona Nobis Pacem (Give Us Peace), playing both the melody and counterpoint via overdubbing.

Jazz pianist/vocalist Diana Krall is superb in a swinging rendition of Jerome Kerns unjustly obscure You Couldnt Be Cuter, adding bassist John Clayton. An arrangement of Joy To The World features pianist Dave Brubeck and cellist Matt Brubeck (his son).

Chris Botti has never sounded better in the warm arrangement of My Favourite Things, playing both open and muted trumpet. James Taylor is featured on vocals on the Beatles cover Here Comes The Sun.