http://www.christmasreviews.com/ Christmas Music Top Picks en-us Copyright 2005, Christmasreviews.com, Richard Banks, Carol Swanson Sun, 09 Dec 2007 16:29:50 GMT http://www.christmasreviews.com/img/xmascd03a.gif http://www.christmasreviews.com/ By Richard Banks http://www.christmasreviews.com/wwhithill.shtml Singer-songwriter holiday extravaganza By Richard Banks http://www.christmasreviews.com/wjodymarshall.shtml Celtic delight By Richard Banks http://www.christmasreviews.com/wrobinspielberg2.shtml Contemporary phrasing and intricately embellished arrangements By Richard Banks http://www.christmasreviews.com/wrichardwintergarten.shtml Impressive easy listening songcraft By Richard Banks http://www.christmasreviews.com/wjarsofclay.shtml Edgy, viral arrangements By Carol Swanson http://www.christmasreviews.com/wpeninsulawomenschorus.shtml Four vocal parts magically meld into one fabulous instrument By Carol Swanson http://www.christmasreviews.com/wmichaelmassey.shtml Stimulates, soothes, and inspires all at once By Carol Swanson http://www.christmasreviews.com/waldo2.shtml Like George Winston on steroids By Carol Swanson http://www.christmasreviews.com/wmusicasacra.shtml For lovers of classical choral singing, this is heaven on earth By Carol Swanson http://www.christmasreviews.com/wcarolynarends.shtml Smokin' set of largely original Christmas pieces, sprinkled with a few traditional favorites By Carol Swanson http://www.christmasreviews.com/wcrispin.shtml Smart arrangements showcase the well-known tunes in brand new clothes By Carol Swanson http://www.christmasreviews.com/wrhondavincent.shtml Vincent has the vocal chops to steal your breath away. By Carol Swanson http://www.christmasreviews.com/wglissandi.shtml Tasteful music you put on when you want to impress dinner guests By Richard Banks http://www.christmasreviews.com/wroycecampbell9.shtml Jazzified reframing of Christmas standards By Richard Banks http://www.christmasreviews.com/wkathleen3.shtml Contemplative and ironic new age piano and keyboards By Carol Swanson http://www.christmasreviews.com/worchardhill.shtml Blending the traditional with the contemporary By Carol Swanson http://www.christmasreviews.com/westonianphilharmonic.shtml Richly layered and completely accessible By Carol Swanson http://www.christmasreviews.com/wmichaelallenharrison.shtml Serious, but whimsically improvisational piano By Carol Swanson http://www.christmasreviews.com/worlandoconsort.shtml Five voices sing challenging ancient texts note-by-note with no safety net in numbers By Carol Swanson http://www.christmasreviews.com/wrobertmirabel.shtml Speaks the universal language of peace, hope, and 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sparkle of December snow By Carol Swanson http://www.christmasreviews.com/wjimbrickman.shtml The quintessential holiday experience--families, friends, love, and cherished memories By Carol Swanson http://www.christmasreviews.com/wbuselli.shtml Classy jazz orchestra By Carol Swanson http://www.christmasreviews.com/wgreggminer.shtml Re-release of definitive 2-volume tribute to vintage instruments By Carol Swanson http://www.christmasreviews.com/wholidayharp.shtml Great harp guitar compilation By Richard Banks http://www.christmasreviews.com/wpamtillis.shtml Sultry, 2nd generation country diva By Richard Banks http://www.christmasreviews.com/wjacquinaylor.shtml Jazzy, snazzy smash-ups of pop standards By Carol Swanson http://www.christmasreviews.com/wcapitalcityringers.shtml Evocative and visceral handbell ensemble By Richard Banks http://www.christmasreviews.com/wrobertway2.shtml Mellow mood music for a cold day By Carol Swanson http://www.christmasreviews.com/wovertherhine.shtml Exquisite creations that shine with intelligence and style By Richard Banks http://www.christmasreviews.com/wstaplesingers.shtml Essential reissue of gospel, soul, R&B classic By Carol Swanson http://www.christmasreviews.com/wmelissamanchester.shtml Adult-contemporary pop/jazz priestess By Carol Swanson http://www.christmasreviews.com/wrylandangel.shtml Tight harmonies and flawless execution By Carol Swanson http://www.christmasreviews.com/wheartland.shtml All keepers By Carol Swanson http://www.christmasreviews.com/whollycole.shtml Canadian chanteuse reissued By Carol Swanson http://www.christmasreviews.com/wdarlenelove.shtml Hard rockin', vintage rock'n'roll By Carol Swanson http://www.christmasreviews.com/wnakai.shtml Bona fide new age Christmas Classic By Carol Swanson http://www.christmasreviews.com/wboneyjames.shtml Boney's superb sax will roast your chestnuts By Carol Swanson http://www.christmasreviews.com/wmanhattantransfer.shtml The gold standard for sophisticated arrangements By Carol Swanson http://www.christmasreviews.com/weileenivers.shtml An Irish holiday party By Richard Banks http://www.christmasreviews.com/wsarabotkin2007.shtml Classical diva with crossover potential By Richard Banks http://www.christmasreviews.com/wbobpiorun.shtml Laid-back, eclectic, jazz and classical guitar stylist By Carol Swanson http://www.christmasreviews.com/wolivianewtonjohn.shtml Generous helping of richly-crafted pop pleasures By Carol Swanson http://www.christmasreviews.com/wlionheart.shtml Early music at its finest By Carol Swanson http://www.christmasreviews.com/wgaragista3.shtml Cool, richly diverse compilation By Carol Swanson http://www.christmasreviews.com/wgrantkilgore.shtml Warm, low-key, and heartfelt By Richard Banks http://www.christmasreviews.com/wrudolfmusic.shtml Ethereal anthem rock By Richard Banks http://www.christmasreviews.com/wsovereigngrace.shtml Upbeat Christian rock By Richard Banks http://www.christmasreviews.com/waultsisters.shtml Adolescent sister act By Carol Swanson http://www.christmasreviews.com/wlumieresq3.shtml Tuxedo and top hat music, grandly executed with warmth and precision By Carol Swanson http://www.christmasreviews.com/wzenmen2.shtml Smooth and scintillating By Carol Swanson http://www.christmasreviews.com/wfrankwallace4.shtml Quiet elegance, universal appeal By Carol Swanson http://www.christmasreviews.com/wronantynan.shtml Stunning vocalist, 1 of 3 tenors By Carol Swanson http://www.christmasreviews.com/wewc3.shtml From the challenging to the cheery By Carol Swanson http://www.christmasreviews.com/wshenandoah2.shtml Inspired and inspiring By Carol Swanson http://www.christmasreviews.com/wrickspringfield.shtml Much more than just a soap opera hunk By Carol Swanson http://www.christmasreviews.com/wmsheaton3.shtml Intelligent, well-executed traditional Celtic tunes and fresh originals By Carol Swanson http://www.christmasreviews.com/wchampionsisters2.shtml Sweet and sassy vocals By Carol Swanson http://www.christmasreviews.com/wnmiller5.shtml Outstanding musicianship throughout By Carol Swanson http://www.christmasreviews.com/wfrederickisaac4.shtml His fantasies are like impressionistic art By Carol Swanson http://www.christmasreviews.com/wjuicenewton2.shtml A warmly polished offering with crossover appeal By Carol Swanson http://www.christmasreviews.com/wsusangreenbaum4.shtml crystal and starlight when it' s called for, gritty and robust when it's not By Richard Banks http://www.christmasreviews.com/wfrankleesprague.shtml "Merseybeat" retro-rock infusions By Richard Banks http://www.christmasreviews.com/wspidersaloff.shtml Swing jazz diva By Richard Banks http://www.christmasreviews.com/wmarcosaanderud.shtml Grand symphonic arrangements of Christmas favorites