http://www.christmasreviews.com/ 2007Season CD Reviews en-us Copyright 2005, Christmasreviews.com, Richard Banks, Carol Swanson Sun, 09 Dec 2007 16:29:43 GMT http://www.christmasreviews.com/img/xmascd03a.gif http://www.christmasreviews.com/ By Richard Banks http://www.christmasreviews.com/wrussellshead.shtml Thoughtful new age guitar stylings in flamenco motifs By Carol Swanson http://www.christmasreviews.com/wdougsmith.shtml Astounding musicianship By Richard Banks http://www.christmasreviews.com/wjetbaker.shtml Chronic merriment! 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season (Warning: for immature audiences) By Richard Banks http://www.christmasreviews.com/wmichaelbolton.shtml Easy listening set by pop legend By Richard Banks http://www.christmasreviews.com/wseasong.shtml All-star line-up of Country stars By Richard Banks http://www.christmasreviews.com/wbobpiorun.shtml Laid-back, eclectic, jazz and classical guitar stylist By Richard Banks http://www.christmasreviews.com/wsarabotkin2007.shtml Classical diva with crossover potential By Carol Swanson http://www.christmasreviews.com/wcelticsojournlive.shtml Delightful mix of minimalist instrumentals By Carol Swanson http://www.christmasreviews.com/wtobykeith.shtml Earthy country vocalist By Carol Swanson http://www.christmasreviews.com/weileenivers.shtml An Irish holiday party By Carol Swanson http://www.christmasreviews.com/wmanhattantransfer.shtml The gold standard for sophisticated arrangements By Carol Swanson http://www.christmasreviews.com/wboneyjames.shtml Boney's superb sax will roast your 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