If you're sick of "Slade" and Wizzard", give this a go!!, 26 Oct 2007
This is my favourite Christmas CD, it has something for everyone! It's the perfect antidote for the tired old tunes that everyone plays at Christmas (if I hear "I wish it could be Christmas every day" one more time I won't be responsible for my actions), the highlights being "Zat you Santa Claus?" by Louis Armstrong and "Silent Night" by Dinah Washington.
Give it a go and you won't be disappointed, especially at this price!!

A nice Christmas collection, 10 Nov 2004
My wife and I enjoy this collection. There is a little traditional, a little modern, some soulful, some fun. A relaxing mix of music to settle down with.

As the song goes, "Merry Christmas" has already "been said many times, many ways". Diana Krall's Christmas Songs is a worthy--though not particularly unique--addition to the holiday catalogue. Krall excels with an approach mastered long ago: elegant delivery that gives extra polish to a very familiar lineup. Some might find her style frosty at times, but that will come as a relief to those who want their carolers to cut through some of the holiday treacle and create a festive, yet grown-up vibe. And Krall does show off her playful side with little, personal touches. In "Winter Wonderland" she promises to "frolic and play the Canadian way", which should draw smiles from her native land. Elsewhere, she ends "Jingle Bells" with the girlishly giddy statement, "I'm just crazy about horses". Well…can't argue with that. --Leah Weathersby

If you're sick of "Slade" and Wizzard", give this a go!!, 26 Oct 2007
This is my favourite Christmas CD, it has something for everyone! It's the perfect antidote for the tired old tunes that everyone plays at Christmas (if I hear "I wish it could be Christmas every day" one more time I won't be responsible for my actions), the highlights being "Zat you Santa Claus?" by Louis Armstrong and "Silent Night" by Dinah Washington.
Give it a go and you won't be disappointed, especially at this price!!

A nice Christmas collection, 10 Nov 2004
My wife and I enjoy this collection. There is a little traditional, a little modern, some soulful, some fun. A relaxing mix of music to settle down with.

Merry Christmas!, 24 Apr 2008
Diana Krall offers you an incredible revamp of some of the most famous Christmas classics with her lovingly young voice and the nice band that accompanies her will give you everything you need to spend a great Christmas :)

on the downside..., 17 Dec 2006
a lot of good things can be said of DK, she is an incredible singer and an accomplished jazz musician and composer and entertainer. i feel like injecting a little criticisim in this ever growing appreciation.. the music of DK over the time has become increasingly commercial and "polished", her concerts increasingly expensive (and yet costantly sold out). she's probably never been the type of jazz musician to play jam sessions in smoky basements, but her music now sounds so polished that it could even sound artificial, lacking any "soul", a mere commercial excercise (like a Xmas songs CD released before Xmas...). Maybe it's the bad influence of her popstar husband?
It is however a good album and if one really likes Xmas music (as, alas, does my girlfriend), than this is better than nothing.. Merry Xmas.

In a world - Class, 27 Jan 2006
A proper old fashioned Christmas album by the best thing to come out of Canada since Maple Syrup. Makes up for Celine Dion.

Have you noticed how Diana looks like a young (Avengers era) Diana Rigg.

Some seasonal cheer that’s distinctively Diana., 16 Jan 2006
I’m pleased that she has reverted to more classic jazz than her recent offerings which I haven’t enjoyed as much. I heard this in a shop before I realised it was Diana Krall and thought it was an upbeat must buy. This is very much what you expect from a Krall Christmas album. 12 Beautifully orchestrated versions of classic Christmas songs, not always my all-time-favourite versions. For example Ella’s “Sleighride” is hard to beat, but Diana’s version is in her own style. As for “What are you Doing New Years Eve”, I think Harry Connick Jr’s version is far more subtle and therefore superior. “Christmas Time is Here” is a stocking filler. But if you’re fond of Diana and want a new seasonal album to add to your collection you can’t go far wrong.

Christmas Songs - a review, 31 Dec 2005
When i heard that Diana Krall had recorded an album of Christmas songs i approached it with great reservations - but how wrong i was.This album has the Christmas spirit literally bursting from every track.The picks of the album are the up-tempo big band numbers that are quite simply a joy to listen to."santa Claus is coming to town" is easliy the best version i have heard with it's lustrous brass arrangements and Diana's joyous swinging vocals."Jingle bells" and "Sleigh Ride" get the same treatment but there is a gentle and slightly melancholy side to the album with the "christmas song" and "white Christmas" with Diana's dreamy vocals proving the perfect foil to the cheery up-tempo numbers.Forget all the pop compilation Christmas albums and plump for this one alone because it is quite simply the best.

If you're sick of "Slade" and Wizzard", give this a go!!, 26 Oct 2007
This is my favourite Christmas CD, it has something for everyone! It's the perfect antidote for the tired old tunes that everyone plays at Christmas (if I hear "I wish it could be Christmas every day" one more time I won't be responsible for my actions), the highlights being "Zat you Santa Claus?" by Louis Armstrong and "Silent Night" by Dinah Washington.
Give it a go and you won't be disappointed, especially at this price!!

A nice Christmas collection, 10 Nov 2004
My wife and I enjoy this collection. There is a little traditional, a little modern, some soulful, some fun. A relaxing mix of music to settle down with.

Merry Christmas!, 24 Apr 2008
Diana Krall offers you an incredible revamp of some of the most famous Christmas classics with her lovingly young voice and the nice band that accompanies her will give you everything you need to spend a great Christmas :)

on the downside..., 17 Dec 2006
a lot of good things can be said of DK, she is an incredible singer and an accomplished jazz musician and composer and entertainer. i feel like injecting a little criticisim in this ever growing appreciation.. the music of DK over the time has become increasingly commercial and "polished", her concerts increasingly expensive (and yet costantly sold out). she's probably never been the type of jazz musician to play jam sessions in smoky basements, but her music now sounds so polished that it could even sound artificial, lacking any "soul", a mere commercial excercise (like a Xmas songs CD released before Xmas...). Maybe it's the bad influence of her popstar husband?
It is however a good album and if one really likes Xmas music (as, alas, does my girlfriend), than this is better than nothing.. Merry Xmas.

In a world - Class, 27 Jan 2006
A proper old fashioned Christmas album by the best thing to come out of Canada since Maple Syrup. Makes up for Celine Dion.

Have you noticed how Diana looks like a young (Avengers era) Diana Rigg.

Some seasonal cheer that’s distinctively Diana., 16 Jan 2006
I’m pleased that she has reverted to more classic jazz than her recent offerings which I haven’t enjoyed as much. I heard this in a shop before I realised it was Diana Krall and thought it was an upbeat must buy. This is very much what you expect from a Krall Christmas album. 12 Beautifully orchestrated versions of classic Christmas songs, not always my all-time-favourite versions. For example Ella’s “Sleighride” is hard to beat, but Diana’s version is in her own style. As for “What are you Doing New Years Eve”, I think Harry Connick Jr’s version is far more subtle and therefore superior. “Christmas Time is Here” is a stocking filler. But if you’re fond of Diana and want a new seasonal album to add to your collection you can’t go far wrong.

Christmas Songs - a review, 31 Dec 2005
When i heard that Diana Krall had recorded an album of Christmas songs i approached it with great reservations - but how wrong i was.This album has the Christmas spirit literally bursting from every track.The picks of the album are the up-tempo big band numbers that are quite simply a joy to listen to."santa Claus is coming to town" is easliy the best version i have heard with it's lustrous brass arrangements and Diana's joyous swinging vocals."Jingle bells" and "Sleigh Ride" get the same treatment but there is a gentle and slightly melancholy side to the album with the "christmas song" and "white Christmas" with Diana's dreamy vocals proving the perfect foil to the cheery up-tempo numbers.Forget all the pop compilation Christmas albums and plump for this one alone because it is quite simply the best.

Could these not be released as seperate CD's?, 24 Oct 2008
I know it always good to try something new, but some people hate Jazz (me included!) and some people hate classical. So is Classic FM not instantly limiting sales but combining both classical and jazz on the 1 boxset? Much better idea to have a Jazz Christmas and a Classical Christmas. Having said that, the classical end looks good, but I won't be buying it because of the jazz disk! I can't really sell a jazz CD that I don't want on its own without the rest of the set!

Well, maybe I will, but I probably won't listen to the Jazz disk!

If you're sick of "Slade" and Wizzard", give this a go!!, 26 Oct 2007
This is my favourite Christmas CD, it has something for everyone! It's the perfect antidote for the tired old tunes that everyone plays at Christmas (if I hear "I wish it could be Christmas every day" one more time I won't be responsible for my actions), the highlights being "Zat you Santa Claus?" by Louis Armstrong and "Silent Night" by Dinah Washington.
Give it a go and you won't be disappointed, especially at this price!!

A nice Christmas collection, 10 Nov 2004
My wife and I enjoy this collection. There is a little traditional, a little modern, some soulful, some fun. A relaxing mix of music to settle down with.

Merry Christmas!, 24 Apr 2008
Diana Krall offers you an incredible revamp of some of the most famous Christmas classics with her lovingly young voice and the nice band that accompanies her will give you everything you need to spend a great Christmas :)

on the downside..., 17 Dec 2006
a lot of good things can be said of DK, she is an incredible singer and an accomplished jazz musician and composer and entertainer. i feel like injecting a little criticisim in this ever growing appreciation.. the music of DK over the time has become increasingly commercial and "polished", her concerts increasingly expensive (and yet costantly sold out). she's probably never been the type of jazz musician to play jam sessions in smoky basements, but her music now sounds so polished that it could even sound artificial, lacking any "soul", a mere commercial excercise (like a Xmas songs CD released before Xmas...). Maybe it's the bad influence of her popstar husband?
It is however a good album and if one really likes Xmas music (as, alas, does my girlfriend), than this is better than nothing.. Merry Xmas.

In a world - Class, 27 Jan 2006
A proper old fashioned Christmas album by the best thing to come out of Canada since Maple Syrup. Makes up for Celine Dion.

Have you noticed how Diana looks like a young (Avengers era) Diana Rigg.

Some seasonal cheer that’s distinctively Diana., 16 Jan 2006
I’m pleased that she has reverted to more classic jazz than her recent offerings which I haven’t enjoyed as much. I heard this in a shop before I realised it was Diana Krall and thought it was an upbeat must buy. This is very much what you expect from a Krall Christmas album. 12 Beautifully orchestrated versions of classic Christmas songs, not always my all-time-favourite versions. For example Ella’s “Sleighride” is hard to beat, but Diana’s version is in her own style. As for “What are you Doing New Years Eve”, I think Harry Connick Jr’s version is far more subtle and therefore superior. “Christmas Time is Here” is a stocking filler. But if you’re fond of Diana and want a new seasonal album to add to your collection you can’t go far wrong.

Christmas Songs - a review, 31 Dec 2005
When i heard that Diana Krall had recorded an album of Christmas songs i approached it with great reservations - but how wrong i was.This album has the Christmas spirit literally bursting from every track.The picks of the album are the up-tempo big band numbers that are quite simply a joy to listen to."santa Claus is coming to town" is easliy the best version i have heard with it's lustrous brass arrangements and Diana's joyous swinging vocals."Jingle bells" and "Sleigh Ride" get the same treatment but there is a gentle and slightly melancholy side to the album with the "christmas song" and "white Christmas" with Diana's dreamy vocals proving the perfect foil to the cheery up-tempo numbers.Forget all the pop compilation Christmas albums and plump for this one alone because it is quite simply the best.

Could these not be released as seperate CD's?, 24 Oct 2008
I know it always good to try something new, but some people hate Jazz (me included!) and some people hate classical. So is Classic FM not instantly limiting sales but combining both classical and jazz on the 1 boxset? Much better idea to have a Jazz Christmas and a Classical Christmas. Having said that, the classical end looks good, but I won't be buying it because of the jazz disk! I can't really sell a jazz CD that I don't want on its own without the rest of the set!

Well, maybe I will, but I probably won't listen to the Jazz disk!

Cheesy, but the ultimate for swinging christmas tunes..., 28 Nov 2001
The intention is clear from the start - Oscar and his group (including a very 'Disney' string section) set out to make a gorgeous set of background music for Christmas. However, in that classic Peterson way, you realise that you cannot ignore what is coming out of the speakers - sheer sweet-talking brilliance that cheers up any cold Christmas day. Some people will say that it is meaningless music, and in a sense they are right, but they are missing the point. It is a true conquest of fun.

If you're sick of "Slade" and Wizzard", give this a go!!, 26 Oct 2007
This is my favourite Christmas CD, it has something for everyone! It's the perfect antidote for the tired old tunes that everyone plays at Christmas (if I hear "I wish it could be Christmas every day" one more time I won't be responsible for my actions), the highlights being "Zat you Santa Claus?" by Louis Armstrong and "Silent Night" by Dinah Washington.
Give it a go and you won't be disappointed, especially at this price!!

A nice Christmas collection, 10 Nov 2004
My wife and I enjoy this collection. There is a little traditional, a little modern, some soulful, some fun. A relaxing mix of music to settle down with.

Merry Christmas!, 24 Apr 2008
Diana Krall offers you an incredible revamp of some of the most famous Christmas classics with her lovingly young voice and the nice band that accompanies her will give you everything you need to spend a great Christmas :)

on the downside..., 17 Dec 2006
a lot of good things can be said of DK, she is an incredible singer and an accomplished jazz musician and composer and entertainer. i feel like injecting a little criticisim in this ever growing appreciation.. the music of DK over the time has become increasingly commercial and "polished", her concerts increasingly expensive (and yet costantly sold out). she's probably never been the type of jazz musician to play jam sessions in smoky basements, but her music now sounds so polished that it could even sound artificial, lacking any "soul", a mere commercial excercise (like a Xmas songs CD released before Xmas...). Maybe it's the bad influence of her popstar husband?
It is however a good album and if one really likes Xmas music (as, alas, does my girlfriend), than this is better than nothing.. Merry Xmas.

In a world - Class, 27 Jan 2006
A proper old fashioned Christmas album by the best thing to come out of Canada since Maple Syrup. Makes up for Celine Dion.

Have you noticed how Diana looks like a young (Avengers era) Diana Rigg.

Some seasonal cheer that’s distinctively Diana., 16 Jan 2006
I’m pleased that she has reverted to more classic jazz than her recent offerings which I haven’t enjoyed as much. I heard this in a shop before I realised it was Diana Krall and thought it was an upbeat must buy. This is very much what you expect from a Krall Christmas album. 12 Beautifully orchestrated versions of classic Christmas songs, not always my all-time-favourite versions. For example Ella’s “Sleighride” is hard to beat, but Diana’s version is in her own style. As for “What are you Doing New Years Eve”, I think Harry Connick Jr’s version is far more subtle and therefore superior. “Christmas Time is Here” is a stocking filler. But if you’re fond of Diana and want a new seasonal album to add to your collection you can’t go far wrong.

Christmas Songs - a review, 31 Dec 2005
When i heard that Diana Krall had recorded an album of Christmas songs i approached it with great reservations - but how wrong i was.This album has the Christmas spirit literally bursting from every track.The picks of the album are the up-tempo big band numbers that are quite simply a joy to listen to."santa Claus is coming to town" is easliy the best version i have heard with it's lustrous brass arrangements and Diana's joyous swinging vocals."Jingle bells" and "Sleigh Ride" get the same treatment but there is a gentle and slightly melancholy side to the album with the "christmas song" and "white Christmas" with Diana's dreamy vocals proving the perfect foil to the cheery up-tempo numbers.Forget all the pop compilation Christmas albums and plump for this one alone because it is quite simply the best.

Could these not be released as seperate CD's?, 24 Oct 2008
I know it always good to try something new, but some people hate Jazz (me included!) and some people hate classical. So is Classic FM not instantly limiting sales but combining both classical and jazz on the 1 boxset? Much better idea to have a Jazz Christmas and a Classical Christmas. Having said that, the classical end looks good, but I won't be buying it because of the jazz disk! I can't really sell a jazz CD that I don't want on its own without the rest of the set!

Well, maybe I will, but I probably won't listen to the Jazz disk!

Cheesy, but the ultimate for swinging christmas tunes..., 28 Nov 2001
The intention is clear from the start - Oscar and his group (including a very 'Disney' string section) set out to make a gorgeous set of background music for Christmas. However, in that classic Peterson way, you realise that you cannot ignore what is coming out of the speakers - sheer sweet-talking brilliance that cheers up any cold Christmas day. Some people will say that it is meaningless music, and in a sense they are right, but they are missing the point. It is a true conquest of fun.

Cristmas Class, 05 Dec 2002
The Singers Unlimited deliver the ultimate vocal harmony Christmas album. I bought my copy last year and it now rates as one of my favourites of all time. The vocal quality is absolutely outstanding and the choice of well known alongside more obscure carols works extremely well. If you only buy one Christmas album this year, you need look no further.

If you're sick of "Slade" and Wizzard", give this a go!!, 26 Oct 2007
This is my favourite Christmas CD, it has something for everyone! It's the perfect antidote for the tired old tunes that everyone plays at Christmas (if I hear "I wish it could be Christmas every day" one more time I won't be responsible for my actions), the highlights being "Zat you Santa Claus?" by Louis Armstrong and "Silent Night" by Dinah Washington.
Give it a go and you won't be disappointed, especially at this price!!

A nice Christmas collection, 10 Nov 2004
My wife and I enjoy this collection. There is a little traditional, a little modern, some soulful, some fun. A relaxing mix of music to settle down with.

Merry Christmas!, 24 Apr 2008
Diana Krall offers you an incredible revamp of some of the most famous Christmas classics with her lovingly young voice and the nice band that accompanies her will give you everything you need to spend a great Christmas :)

on the downside..., 17 Dec 2006
a lot of good things can be said of DK, she is an incredible singer and an accomplished jazz musician and composer and entertainer. i feel like injecting a little criticisim in this ever growing appreciation.. the music of DK over the time has become increasingly commercial and "polished", her concerts increasingly expensive (and yet costantly sold out). she's probably never been the type of jazz musician to play jam sessions in smoky basements, but her music now sounds so polished that it could even sound artificial, lacking any "soul", a mere commercial excercise (like a Xmas songs CD released before Xmas...). Maybe it's the bad influence of her popstar husband?
It is however a good album and if one really likes Xmas music (as, alas, does my girlfriend), than this is better than nothing.. Merry Xmas.

In a world - Class, 27 Jan 2006
A proper old fashioned Christmas album by the best thing to come out of Canada since Maple Syrup. Makes up for Celine Dion.

Have you noticed how Diana looks like a young (Avengers era) Diana Rigg.

Some seasonal cheer that’s distinctively Diana., 16 Jan 2006
I’m pleased that she has reverted to more classic jazz than her recent offerings which I haven’t enjoyed as much. I heard this in a shop before I realised it was Diana Krall and thought it was an upbeat must buy. This is very much what you expect from a Krall Christmas album. 12 Beautifully orchestrated versions of classic Christmas songs, not always my all-time-favourite versions. For example Ella’s “Sleighride” is hard to beat, but Diana’s version is in her own style. As for “What are you Doing New Years Eve”, I think Harry Connick Jr’s version is far more subtle and therefore superior. “Christmas Time is Here” is a stocking filler. But if you’re fond of Diana and want a new seasonal album to add to your collection you can’t go far wrong.

Christmas Songs - a review, 31 Dec 2005
When i heard that Diana Krall had recorded an album of Christmas songs i approached it with great reservations - but how wrong i was.This album has the Christmas spirit literally bursting from every track.The picks of the album are the up-tempo big band numbers that are quite simply a joy to listen to."santa Claus is coming to town" is easliy the best version i have heard with it's lustrous brass arrangements and Diana's joyous swinging vocals."Jingle bells" and "Sleigh Ride" get the same treatment but there is a gentle and slightly melancholy side to the album with the "christmas song" and "white Christmas" with Diana's dreamy vocals proving the perfect foil to the cheery up-tempo numbers.Forget all the pop compilation Christmas albums and plump for this one alone because it is quite simply the best.

Could these not be released as seperate CD's?, 24 Oct 2008
I know it always good to try something new, but some people hate Jazz (me included!) and some people hate classical. So is Classic FM not instantly limiting sales but combining both classical and jazz on the 1 boxset? Much better idea to have a Jazz Christmas and a Classical Christmas. Having said that, the classical end looks good, but I won't be buying it because of the jazz disk! I can't really sell a jazz CD that I don't want on its own without the rest of the set!

Well, maybe I will, but I probably won't listen to the Jazz disk!

Cheesy, but the ultimate for swinging christmas tunes..., 28 Nov 2001
The intention is clear from the start - Oscar and his group (including a very 'Disney' string section) set out to make a gorgeous set of background music for Christmas. However, in that classic Peterson way, you realise that you cannot ignore what is coming out of the speakers - sheer sweet-talking brilliance that cheers up any cold Christmas day. Some people will say that it is meaningless music, and in a sense they are right, but they are missing the point. It is a true conquest of fun.

Cristmas Class, 05 Dec 2002
The Singers Unlimited deliver the ultimate vocal harmony Christmas album. I bought my copy last year and it now rates as one of my favourites of all time. The vocal quality is absolutely outstanding and the choice of well known alongside more obscure carols works extremely well. If you only buy one Christmas album this year, you need look no further.

Joy To The World!, 30 Nov 2006
If you like punchy brass, big choirs and orchestras, then this is the disc for you. Great, full sound on most tracks, with some quieter, more restrained moments. Particular highlights Joy To The World (funky with big choir), This Christmas (punchy brass), and Some Children See Him (a quieter moment, with beautiful vocals by Brian's wife Michelle).

Highly recommended!!