Christmas of Hope

christmas of hope

Track Listings
1. Santa Claus Is Coming to Town - Bruce Springsteen
2. Silent Night - Mariah Carey
3. New Year's Day - U2
4. Please Come Home for Christmas - Eagles
5. Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow! - Wynton Marsalis
6. Teddi's Song (When Christmas Comes) - John Mellencamp
7. Merry Christmas, Baby - James Brown
8. Step into Christmas - Elton John
9. Bells of St. Mary's - Aaron Neville
10. I'll Be Home for Christmas - Reba McEntire
11. Joy to the World - Aretha Franklin

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Christmas of Hope
Abide with Me and other favourite hymns
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    		Abide with Me and other favourite hymns

    Manufacturer: Naxos
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    ASIN: B000B6N69A
    Release Date: 2005-10-18

    Tracks:

    1. All People That On Earth Do Dwell
    2. Dear Lord And Father Of Mankind
    3. King Of Glory, King Of Peace
    4. Ye Watchers And Ye Holy Ones
    5. Let All Mortal Flesh Keep Silent
    6. Immortal, Invisible, God Only Wise
    7. All My Hope On God Is Founded
    8. The Lord's My Shepherd
    9. Tell Out, My Soul
    10. Christ Is Made The Sure Foundation
    11. Come Down, O Love Divine
    12. Praise To The Lord, The Almighty, The King Of Creation
    13. And Did Those Feet In Ancient Time (Jerusalem)
    14. Abide With Me
    15. Alleluya, Sing To Jesus!
    16. Ye Holy Angels Bright
    17. My Song Is Love Unknown
    18. Holy, Holy, Holy!
    19. Glorious Things Of Thee Are Spoken
    20. O For A Thousand Tongues To Sing
    21. Praise, My Soul, The King Of Heaven
    22. O Praise Ye Lord
    English Hymn 1
    Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
    • a voice teacher and early music fan
    • Dan Schutte's Here I Am, Lord
    • Dan Schutte's Here I Am, Lord
    • God is an Englishman
    		 English Hymn 1

    Manufacturer: Hyperion UK
    ProductGroup: Music
    Binding: Audio CD

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    ASIN: B000038I68
    Release Date: 1999-12-14

    Tracks:

    1. Christ Triumpant, Ever Reigning (Guiting Power)
    2. How Shall I Sing That Majesty [Coe Fen]
    3. Like a Mighty River Flowing (Old Yeavering)
    4. Father, Hear the Prayer We Offer (Cypress Court)
    5. I Vow to Thee, My Country (Thaxted)
    6. We Sing the Praise of Him Who Died (Bow Brickhill)
    7. I, Lord of Sea and Sky (Here I Am, Lord)
    8. All My Hope on God If Founded (Michael)
    9. Give Me the Wings of Faith (San Rocco)
    10. Lord Jesus Christ (Living Lord)
    11. For All the Saints (Sine Nomine)
    12. My Song Is Love Unknown (Love Unknown)
    13. Praise the Lord of Heaven (Vicars' Close)
    14. Glorious Things of Thee Are Spoken (Abbot's Leigh)
    15. Come Down, O Love Divine (Down Ampney)
    16. Hark What a Sound, and Too Divine for Hearing (Highwood)
    17. King of Glory, King of Peace (Redland)
    18. Holy Spirti, Ever Dwelling [Salisbury]
    19. For the Fruit of His Creation [East Acklam]
    20. Lead, Kindly Light (Alberta)
    21. Lord, for the Years Your Love Has Kept and Guided (Lord of the Years)
    22. Thy Hand, O God, Has Guided (Thorbury)

    Customer Reviews:

    5 out of 5 stars a voice teacher and early music fan.......2007-02-05

    This is a really good representation of 20th century hymn tunes sung by a typical British Choir made up of boy sopranos, male altos and the usual number of tenors and basses. The choir sings very well using good diction and appropriate interpretation. The arrangements are varied, different groups of voices singing parts of a hymn usually alternating and eventually the full choir joins in; nothing unusual in the arrangements themselves. There is a nice variety of hymns, some more interesting than others. I will comment on a few of them as follows:
    The opening hymn:'Christ, triumphant, ever reigning' is a good opener in that it is quick and begins with the boy sopranos and immediately gets your attention. John Barnard's majestic 'Guiting Power' tune sweeps the words up in a wide-ranging,flowing melody that creates from them a fine hymn.
    'I, the Lord of sea and sky(Here I am, Lord) is a truly striking hymn! The words of this song begin with a proclamation in the verses; this is answered in the refrain by the singer's commitment to service. This is reflected in the tune. The melody for the verses has a vigorous movement to proclaim the work of God in creation, His continuing love for that creation,and His call for service. Both the words and music are by the American Jesuit musician Daniel L. Schutte, who has served both on college campuses and in parish ministry.
    'All My Hope On God Is Founded' the tune of which is written by Herbert Howells and is called 'Michael'in memory of his son who died in childhood. It is a lovely melody and the words suit it very well.
    The composer Ralph Vaughan Williams was the music editor of the 'English Hymnal'. The most widely used of his own tunes was the 'Monk's Gate' which he created from a folk tune. It is subtly contrived, as the rhythm of the alleluias shows. 'Sine nomine' simply means without a name.The resulting hymn is 'For All the Saints'.

    The Wells Cathedral Choir under the direction of Malcolm Archer accompanied by Rupert Gough on the organ have produced an excellent disc.

    4 out of 5 stars Dan Schutte's Here I Am, Lord.......2001-01-08

    I bought this collection because I saw the song, Here I Am, Lord written by Daniel Schutte. I grew up singing this song and many other pieces from the St. Louis Jesuits and this continues to be one that has deep meaning for me. In addition, the other pieces in this collection are very enjoyable to listen to, not only for worship but for time of reflection.

    4 out of 5 stars Dan Schutte's Here I Am, Lord.......2001-01-08

    I bought this collection because I saw the song, Here I Am, Lord written by Daniel Schutte. I grew up singing this song and many other pieces from the St. Louis Jesuits and this continues to be one that has deep meaning for me. In addition, the other pieces in this collection are very enjoyable to listen to, not only for worship but for time of reflection.

    4 out of 5 stars God is an Englishman.......2000-06-05

    After the Anglican Communion, particularly the American branch, has completed its transformation from a church to a political-social club, at least it will be remembered for two things: the beautiful and influential language of its Book of Common Prayer (1662) and its wonderful music. The English Hymn, volume 1, is a promising start to another English music series by Hyperion. This series complements Hyperion's English Anthems series, its Psalms at St. Paul's (many volumes of Anglican chant), and its two-CD collection of "Mags and Nuncs" (My Soul Doth Magnify the Lord and My Spirit Hath Rejoiced). Volume 1, "Christ Triumphant," features hymns written in the 20th century. The styles of the hymns range from confident, pre-Great War, "God is an Englishman" roof-raisers to insipid, happy-clappy jingles, which inadvertently, I assume, parallel the decline of the church. The Wells Cathedral Choir sings with gusto and, typical of Hyperion, the sound quality is excellent. My only disappointment came when the CD ended - is this all there is to the 20th century? I hope Hyperion plans to include more than one volume on the 20th century in this series. If you enjoy this type of music, you will be satisfied with this CD. If you have CDs from the other series listed above, the English Hymn, vol. 1, and a programmable, carousel-CD player, now you can click your heels and transport yourself to Evensong at King's College, Cambridge, or St. Paul's, London!
    Music of Hope
    Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    • Music for the Heart and Soul
    • Tim Janis Does It Again!
    • This Cd deserves a double 5 star rating
    • Amazing Music
    		 Music of Hope
    Various Artists
    Manufacturer: Tim Janis Ensemble
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    ASIN: B000056PQV
    Release Date: 2001-02-13

    Tracks:

    1. Music of Hope - New York Philharmonic/Kurt Masur/Composed by Tim Janis
    2. Elegy: The Great Peconic - London Symphony Orchestra/Composed by Billy Joel
    3. Why Shouldn't I - Andre Previn, piano
    4. Watch Hill - New York Philharmonic/Kurt Masur
    5. Nova - London Symphony Orchestra/Composed by Paul McCartney
    6. Wind Song - London Symphony Orchestra
    7. Sarabande, from Bach Partita No. 1 in B-Flat Major - Emanuel Ax, piano
    8. Amazing Grace - Ray Charles, vocals/London Symphony Orchestra
    9. Rushing Wings of Dawn - New York Philharmonic/Kurt Masur
    10. For You Alone - London Symphony Orchestra

    Amazon.com

    An all-star lineup of classical and pop musicians (including Kurt Masur, Andre Previn, Ray Charles, and Emanuel Ax) come together for a good cause on this disc (the American Cancer Society gets all proceeds). Most of the music here was written by contemporary instrumental composer Tim Janis, known for his uplifting, sweeping orchestrations. On the disc, these works are given sympathetic performances by the New York Philharmonic and the London Symphony Orchestra. Paul McCartney's impressionist composition "Nova" and the lush romanticism of Billy Joel's "Elegy: The Great Peconic" also get noteworthy symphonic treatments. Classical fans may be dismayed by these simple, sentimental themes that seem tailor-made for soundtracks, but there's no denying that this is all beautiful music. Previn loosens up his sleeves for a jazzy solo take on Cole Porter's "Why Shouldn't I," while Ray Charles gives a relatively straightforward vocal contribution to "Amazing Grace." This may not be earth-shattering music, but it's for a great cause, and it's all well-played. --S. Quinn

    Album Description

    Some of the world's top artists have gathered to create Music of Hope, a remarkable collection released to benefit the American Cancer Society. Paul McCartney, Billy Joel, Ray Charles, Andre Previn, Tim Janis, Emanuel Ax, Kurt Masur, the New York Philharmonic and the London Symphony Orchestra have banded together not only to raise money for cancer research, but to create new music which has the ability to uplift the spirits of those whose lives have been changed by cancer. 100% of artist royalties and record company profits will be donated to the American Cancer Society.

    Customer Reviews:

    5 out of 5 stars Music for the Heart and Soul.......2005-09-11

    I first purchased this CD to play for my father during his battle with cancer. It had amazing, soothing, uplifting and restorative qualities. We played and replayed it, over and over. I give this CD as a present to anyone that is facing hard times. A percentage of the proceeds from each sale of the CD goes to cancer research. Hope it brings you peace and hope for your mind and spirit, too.

    5 out of 5 stars Tim Janis Does It Again!.......2001-10-21

    I have been following the works of Tim Janis for several years and am blown away by the beauty of his music. This compilation by various artists fills one's soul by the depth and beauty of the music. Yes, it sounds like great music for movie soundtracks, but everytime I play it for others who have not heard Tim Janis' music, they immediately want a copy! It's THAT good. FYI: Call your local PBS station for information about the upcoming special, "Tim Janis Live From Lincoln Center" which has all of the music from this CD performed with the NY Symphony. I was fortunate to be in the audience for this fabulous performance. Don't miss it!

    5 out of 5 stars This Cd deserves a double 5 star rating.......2001-08-11

    I can't give enough praise to this collection of enjoyable, peaceful, soothing, and relaxing music. I have 3 favorite CDs and this is one of them. I play this one so much that I'm afraid it's going to get wore out. I can't say enough good about this one other than....get this CD and drop it in your sound system, grab a cup of mandadin orange tea, sit down and soak up this delicious music.

    5 out of 5 stars Amazing Music.......2001-02-18

    I was so excited about this CD when I heard about it...I got a copy right away, and the music just blows me away. I think it's wonderful that people can contribute something to help others. The melodies are so beautiful and at times I was brought to tears. This CD defines hope...I highly recommend it.
    Magical Musicals / Kunzel, Cincinnati Pops Orchestra
    Average customer rating: 3 out of 5 stars
    • Not impressed
    • Inexorable wonder!
    		 Magical Musicals / Kunzel, Cincinnati Pops Orchestra

    Manufacturer: Telarc
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    Customer Reviews:

    1 out of 5 stars Not impressed.......2003-11-25

    I was not terribly impressed with this CD. Fortunately, I decided to get it from the library to see if it was good before deciding whether or not to buy it.

    Although the orchestration of the songs is well done, most of them simply were not meant to be performed by a chorus; and they sound terrible in that form. If you want some of the songs on this CD, I suggest you look at one of Disney's compilation CDs in the Classic Disney Vol. 1-5 series or the actual soundtracks of the movies.

    5 out of 5 stars Inexorable wonder!.......2001-06-23

    Where to start?! Erich Kunzel and the Cincinnati Pops Orchestra have had a track record for recording some of the most stupendous movie music ever. Magical Musicals is just another example of how audaciously bold, yet beautiful Kunzel and the Cincinnati Pops have taken the original scores, molded them into the same pieces, yet at the same time, creating life of their own in each and every note. If you are looking for ANY soundtrack containing Disney music, this should be the first CD you listen to. There are others out there, and yes, they may sound beautiful and enchanting, but you won't find such a unique and compelling score anywhere else other than this CD. Check it out!!
    Christmas Celebration of Hope
    Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
    • Not as good as it could have been...
    • Re-issued
    • A Christmas Celebration of Hope
    • A very good R & B Christmas CD
    • Classic B.B.
    		 Christmas Celebration of Hope
    B.B. King
    Manufacturer: Mca
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    ASIN: B00005R8EW
    Release Date: 2001-11-06

    Tracks:

    1. Please Come Home For Christmas
    2. Lonesome Christmas
    3. Back Door Santa
    4. Christmas In Heaven
    5. I'll Be Home For Christmas
    6. To Someone That I Love
    7. Christmas Celebration
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    9. Christmas Love
    10. Blue Decorations
    11. Christmas Comes But Once A Year
    12. Brining In A Brand New Year
    13. Auld Lang Syne

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    Now that Charles Brown is gone, it's up to B.B. King to uphold the blues for Christmas. If this first collection of holiday music is any indication, he deserves his own igloo in the North Pole. Self-produced with his touring band in New Orleans during a spring heat wave, A Christmas Celebration of Hope finds King overcoming both the heat and Yuletide music clichés, turning out an inspired and rollicking album that is lit from within by King's generous spirit and gracious heart. Like others before him, King dipped into the blues and R&B holiday canon, but instead of just recycling well-worn classics, he plucked gems like "Blues Decorations" and "Backdoor Santa" out of obscurity and polished them to a high gloss. When King does cover standards, like "Merry Christmas, Baby" and "I'll Be Home for Christmas," he imbues them with his own earthy personality and sleek, restrained playing. King also includes two originals in this surprise package: "Celebration," which he first released in 1960, and the new instrumental, "Christmas Love." This record not only will make Christmas merrier for the listener, it will also help people suffering from cancer, HIV/AIDS, and diabetes, as King has donated the proceeds to the City of Hope, the world-renowned biomedical research and treatment center. --Jaan Uhelszki

    Customer Reviews:

    3 out of 5 stars Not as good as it could have been..........2004-12-16

    Not as good as it could have been. The down and dirty blues stuff is great but most of the songs are way overproduced.

    5 out of 5 stars Re-issued.......2003-11-24

    This CD has been re-issued as The Christmas Collection... see the link under Our Customers' Advice. It's the same CD except for one track, it now has Merry Christmas Baby instead of What a Wonderful World. It's a fantastic Christmas CD, performed by a blues legend in his prime.

    5 out of 5 stars A Christmas Celebration of Hope.......2002-12-31

    I love old style blues and B.B. King did a great job on this CD!

    4 out of 5 stars A very good R & B Christmas CD.......2002-11-01

    This is not your typical Christmassy Christmas CD. It's definitely blue tinged, a blues Christmas, if you will. There aren't many familiar songs here, and what ones there are such as "Merry Christmas, Baby" and "I'll Be Home For Christmas" are nice and fresh arrangements. As for "Auld Lang Syne", well, how many ways are there to play that song?

    However, the highlights for me were the great bluesy interpretation of "Please Come Home For Christmas", the playful "Back Door Santa", and the very sentimental rendition of
    "Christmas In Heaven".

    This is different for B. B. King. There is a more subtle power here than in much of his work, and this will likely put you in a contemplative mood. The blue mood permeates, but isn't depressing. There is, I believe, an attitude of hope expressed here although it's being expressed mostly from a very blue mood. One must remember that this record is to help AIDS victims, and this kind of expression seems very appropriate.

    If it were not a Christmas record, I would probably rate it five stars, but because it is and yet doesn't express the Christmas spirit as openly as some records, I consider it a four star CD, but a very strong four stars.

    5 out of 5 stars Classic B.B........2002-02-13

    If you like B.B. King you will love this CD. You'll end up playing this year round not just at Christmas.
    Hymns Through the Centuries 2
    Average customer rating: 3 out of 5 stars
    • Somewhat disappointing
    		 Hymns Through the Centuries 2
    Recorded Sound , R. Osborne , J. Reilly Lewis , and Cathedral Choral Society
    Manufacturer: Gothic Records
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    ASIN: B00007K2GE
    Release Date: 2003-01-07

    Tracks:

    1. Peal Bells
    2. Jesus, My All, To Heaven Has Gone
    3. Our Thanks We Give For Love And Hope
    4. In The Bleak Midwinter
    5. Creating God, Your Fingers Trace
    6. Rejoice, Ye Pure In Heart!
    7. Let All The World In Every Corner Sing
    8. Ar Hyd Y Nos (Organ Solo) - Eric Plutz
    9. Of The Father's Love Begotten
    10. Come Down, O Love Divine
    11. Spirit Of God, Descend Upon My Heart
    12. God Is Love
    13. What Wondrous Love Is This!
    14. All My Hope On God Is Founded
    15. Leoni (Carillon Solo) - Edward M. Nassor
    16. O God Of Our Divided World
    17. Christ, Mighty Savior, Light Of All Creation
    18. Breathe On Me, Breath Of God
    19. I Vow To Thee, My Country
    20. The Day Thou Gavest, Lord, Is Ended
    21. Lord Of All Hopefulness
    22. O Brightness Of The Immortal Father's Face
    23. O Praise Ye The Lord!
    24. Hyfrydol (Bagpipe Solo) - John G. Sprague

    Customer Reviews:

    3 out of 5 stars Somewhat disappointing.......2005-09-25

    There are some unique and interesting songs of this album. Unfortunately the performance does not shine. I found the singing and accompaniment a bit slow and monotonous and uninspired. Furthermore, it was difficult to understand the words at times (indistinct enunciation). There are a few exceptions: tracks 3, 4, 9, 20, 21 I gave 3 stars in iTunes; all the rest got two stars or less. If you want beautiful, traditional choral music, I recommend any of the albums featuring the Cambridge Singers over this collection.
    A Little Christmas Gift
    Average customer rating: Not rated
      		A Little Christmas Gift
      Muriel Anderson , and Jean-Félix Lalanne
      Manufacturer: Muriel Anderson
      ProductGroup: Music
      Binding: Audio CD

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      ASIN: B0000DEQ3L
      Release Date: 1999-04-06

      Tracks:

      1. French Medley: Il Est Ne Divin Enfant / Marche Des Rois / Les Anges Dans Nos Campagnes
      2. Sleigh Ride
      3. Christmas Song
      4. O Tannenbaum
      5. Jesu Joy Of Man's Desiring
      6. Coventry Carol
      7. What Child Is This? (Greensleeves)
      8. Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas
      9. White Christmas
      10. Silent Night

      Product Description

      Tasteful guitar instrumental Christmas music played with the joy and hope of the season.

      Album Description

      Virtuoso guitarists Muriel Anderson of Nashville, TN and Jean-Felix Lalanne of Paris, France join their musical talents to present tender and heartfelt Christmas music. Cgd Music.2004
      Voices of Praise
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        		Voices of Praise

        Manufacturer: EMI Classics
        ProductGroup: Music
        Binding: Audio CD

        Gibbons, OrlandoGibbons, Orlando | ( G ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music
        Górecki, Henryk MikolajGórecki, Henryk Mikolaj | ( G ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music
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        Vaughan Williams, RalphVaughan Williams, Ralph | ( V ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music
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        GeneralGeneral | Baroque (c.1600-1750) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music
        GeneralGeneral | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music
        GeneralGeneral | Vaughan Williams, Ralph | Composers | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music
        General ContemporaryGeneral Contemporary | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music
        GeneralGeneral | Sacred & Religious | Classical | Styles | Music
        GeneralGeneral | Classical | Styles | Music
        GeneralGeneral | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music
        AnthemsAnthems | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music
        HymnsHymns | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music
        NoelsNoels | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music
        PsalmsPsalms | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music
        General ChristmasGeneral Christmas | Holiday | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music
        General ChristmasGeneral Christmas | Holiday Music | Special Features | Music
        ASIN: B0009X76QO
        Release Date: 2005-08-02

        Tracks:

        1. Hymn: All My Hope On God Is Founded
        2. Hymn: Morning Has Broken
        3. Psalm 122: I Was Glad
        4. Totus Tuus
        5. Carol: The Truth From Above
        6. The Lamb
        7. Anthem: Hail, Gladdening Light
        8. Hymn 84: O, How Amiable
        9. Hymn: Come Down, O Love Divine (Down Ampney)
        10. If Ye Love Me
        11. Crucifixus
        12. Hymn: My Song Is Love Unknown (Love Unknown)
        13. Psalm 22: My God, My God, Look Upon Me
        14. Hymn: Jesus Christ Is Risen Today (Easter Hymn)

        Tracks:

        1. Hymn: Thine Be The Glory (Maccabaeus)
        2. Psalm 148: O Praise The Lord Of Heaven
        3. Anthem: Set Me As A Seal
        4. Hymn: The Head That Once Was Crowned With Thorns (St. Magnus Or Nottingham)
        5. O Clap Your Hands
        6. Psalm 46: God Is Our Hope And Strength
        7. Hymn: The Lord Ascendeth Up On High (Nun Freut Euch)
        8. Hymn: Dear Lord And Father Of Mankind (Repton)
        9. Magnificat
        10. Nunc Dimittis
        11. Hymn: Praise, My Soul, The King Of Heaven (Praise, My Soul)
        12. Hymn: A Mighty Fortress Is Our God (Ein' Feste Burg)
        13. Psalm 150: O Praise God In His Holiness
        14. Hymn: All People That On Earth Do Dwell (The Old Hundredth)
        15. Anthem: The Lord Is My Shepherd
        16. Hymn: Praise To The Lord, The Almighty, The King Of Creation (Hast Du Denn, Jesu)
        17. Anthem: And I Saw A New Heaven
        18. Funeral Ikos
        19. Anthem: Faire Is The Heaven
        Spirit
        Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
        • Wonderful, peaceful, inspiring
        		 Spirit
        Darrell Grant
        Manufacturer: Lair Hill Records
        ProductGroup: Music
        Binding: Audio CD

        GeneralGeneral | Contemporary Folk | Folk | Styles | Music
        Bebop GeneralBebop General | Bebop | Jazz | Styles | Music
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        Modern PostbebopModern Postbebop | Jazz | Styles | Music
        Vocal Jazz GeneralVocal Jazz General | Vocal Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music
        GeneralGeneral | Vocal Pop | Pop | Styles | Music
        General ChristmasGeneral Christmas | Holiday | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music
        Opera & VocalOpera & Vocal | Holiday | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music
        General ChristmasGeneral Christmas | Holiday Music | Special Features | Music
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        ASIN: B0000DEQ5R
        Release Date: 2004-08-31

        Tracks:

        1. Child Is Born
        2. Invocation
        3. People Get Ready
        4. Morning Star-Evening Rose/Oh Come Emmanuel/Erev Shel Shoshonim
        5. Star Eyes
        6. Shine - Darrell Grant, Lari White
        7. Balm in Gilead
        8. Foresight
        9. Water Is Wide
        10. Family
        11. Lullaby
        12. Shower the People
        13. Another Time - Darrell Grant, Lari White
        14. Peace

        Customer Reviews:

        5 out of 5 stars Wonderful, peaceful, inspiring.......2005-01-23

        I discovered Darrell at a concert where I live, and was blown away not just with his talent, but his warmth with the audience.

        He's a remarkable performer and one of those excellent regional (he lives in Portland, Oregon) artists who often gets overlooked amidst the commericalization of music. There's even another piano playing Grant in Portland who gets more publicity, but he's no better than Darrell ... actually he's not as good.

        The positivity of this album is so inspiring, from "People Get Ready" to "Shower the People", two cover songs.

        But clearly Darrell shines with his own material, especially "Family", "Shine", and "Another Time" -- all smooth, well-produced, and extremely encouraging.

        Guest vocalist Lari White stands out on "Shine" and "Another Time."

        This is an excellent CD but an underrated artist!
        All I Hope for Christmas
        Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
        • Superb!
        		 All I Hope for Christmas
        Nelson Rangell
        Manufacturer: Koch Records
        ProductGroup: Music
        Binding: Audio CD

        GeneralGeneral | Jazz | Styles | Music
        Vocal Jazz GeneralVocal Jazz General | Vocal Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music
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        ASIN: B0002VEQ4I
        Release Date: 2004-10-05

        Tracks:

        1. Let It Snow
        2. Do You Hear What I Hear
        3. The Christmas Song
        4. Silent Night
        5. Sleigh Ride
        6. Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas
        7. My Favorite Things
        8. Ave Maria
        9. Oh Christmas Tree
        10. All I've Hoped For

        Customer Reviews:

        5 out of 5 stars Superb!.......2004-10-14

        Nelson Rangell is the most under-rated saxophonist of our time. He deserves the highest of ratings! This album is evidence of what a superb and extremely gifted Nelson is. Yes, his saxophone and flute chops are out of this world, but, the quality and unique beauty behind each arrangement is what sets Nelson apart from the rest. Nelson has taken Christmas music to a whole new level. Nelson could have done an album like Kenny G did for Christmas, but Nelson set a new standard and brought the spirit of Christmas to my family. Thanks Nelson. This fulfilled my Christmas list...

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