Greatest Holiday Classics

Track Listings
1. Swan Lake Suite for Orchestra, Op. 20/No. 1 Scene (Act 2)-No. 2 Waltz (    
2. Nutcracker Ballet Suite Op. 71a/Overture Miniature-Danses Characteristi    
3. Suite from Ballet: Sleeping Beauty, Op. 66/Introduction-The Lilac Cat/A    

Greatest Holiday Classics, Music, Pyotr Il'yich Tchaikovsky, Adrian Leaper, Philharmonia Orchestra, Philharmonia Orchestra of London, Christmas, Christmas / Chanukkah, Orchestral, Pop, Suite for Orchestra, Xmas Vocal Collections
The Greatest Holiday Classics
Average customer rating: 3 out of 5 stars
  • Great holiday album.
  • Kenny G Greatest Holiday Classics
  • Saccharine and Homey
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  • Instrumental Holiday Classics for any age
 The Greatest Holiday Classics
Kenny G
Manufacturer: Arista
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ASIN: B000BC8TD2
Release Date: 2005-10-18

Tracks:

  1. We Wish You A Merry Christmas
  2. Medley: Deck The Halls/The Twelve Days Of Christmas; Deck The Halls\ The Twelve Days Of Christmas
  3. Joy To The World
  4. Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas
  5. Sleigh Ride
  6. Miracles
  7. Jingle Bell Rock
  8. White Christmas
  9. Winter Wonderland
  10. My Favorite Things
  11. We Three Kings/Carol Of The Bells
  12. Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!
  13. Ave Maria
  14. The Chanukah Song
  15. Jingle Bells
  16. I'll Be Home For Christmas

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Doing what every good merchandiser does when there's no new real product for the Christmas season, Kenny G repackages his best stuff with a few new tracks. The Greatest Holiday Classics boasts pieces from previous holiday records, Wishes (2002), Faith (1999) and Miracles (1997), with five new cuts for a total of 16. To be sure it's a generous offering from the one guy in popular music who just might be contemporary America's Jazzman. Whether playing his acclaimed alto sax or blowing tenor, Kenny's signature tone is nearly unmistakable from anyone else's, perhaps, for his easily accessible phrasing and the limited improvisation he's willing to put on record. His focus has always been on delivering the song, rather than the possibilities for innovation, exploration and enhanced creativity that more adventurous players readily welcome in the jazz setting with any tune. One of the new pieces, a big band treatment of "Jingle Bell Rock" joyfully swings under Randy Waldman's arrangement and fellow his horn men seem to push G on his solo, while the other new works "My Favorite Things" and "I'll Be Home for Christmas" are fairly predictable fare. Even "Jingle Bells" is reduced to a slow tempo, with KG's trademark moody, saccharine strings and piano in the mix. But then, this is exactly the kind of Christmas tea many want against the often-overwhelming din of the holiday rush. Martin Keller

Customer Reviews:

4 out of 5 stars Great holiday album........2007-01-10

Kenny G is amazing, and it's great to have his greatest holiday classics all on one album.

5 out of 5 stars Kenny G Greatest Holiday Classics.......2006-12-16

For all you idots that said his music was terrible, you definitely do not have an ear for music. I think his music is awesome, and Kenny is laughing all the way to the bank...... :-)

4 out of 5 stars Saccharine and Homey.......2006-11-26

This is the type of album that relaxes you during the hectic holiday season. Sure, Kenny G is definitely not the best jazz musician (heck, I don't think we can even call him a jazz musician) but a Christmas album such as this one does not require such innovative improvisation. This album just draws out some sweet substance and really creates a comforting feeling.
If you are looking for something creative, don't approach this album. If, however, you are looking for soothing Christmas album, then this is a good choice. If you don't have Kenny G's old Christmas albums, then give this a try. It's fair enough.

1 out of 5 stars Boney James' Funky Christmas.......2006-10-02

Before You Buy A Horrible Cd Like This One check out " Boneys' Funky Christmas " cd --- that is a great album !!

5 out of 5 stars Instrumental Holiday Classics for any age.......2006-01-15

The album title says it all. Kenny G and his team did a GREAT job briging us another album with the joyful sounds of the holidays.
Greatest Christmas Classics
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    		Greatest Christmas Classics

    Manufacturer: Platinum Disc
    ProductGroup: Music
    Binding: Audio CD

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    ASIN: B00002CF1F
    Release Date: 1999-09-28

    Tracks:

    1. Nutcracker Ballet Suite, Op. 71a
    2. Messiah: Hallelujah
    The Greatest Holiday Classics
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      		The Greatest Holiday Classics
      Kenny G
      Manufacturer: Bmg/Arista
      ProductGroup: Music
      Binding: Audio CD

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      ASIN: B000BM6ILW
      Release Date: 2005-12-05

      Tracks:

      1. We Wish You a Merry Christmas
      2. Deck the Halls/The Twelve Days of Christmas
      3. Joy to the World
      4. Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas
      5. Sleigh Ride
      6. Miracles
      7. Jingle Bell Rock
      8. White Christmas
      9. Winter Wonderland
      10. My Favorite Things
      11. We Three Kings/Carol of the Bells
      12. Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!
      13. Ave Maria
      14. Chanukah Song
      15. Jingle Bells
      16. I'll Be Home for Christmas

      Album Description

      Japanese pressing of Kenny G's renditions of classic holiday tunes features 15 tracks including the exclusive bonus track 'I'll Be Home For Christmas'. Arista. 2005.
      Greatest Holiday Classics
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        		Greatest Holiday Classics

        Manufacturer: Platinum Disc
        ProductGroup: Music
        Binding: Audio CD

        All Works by TchaikovskyAll Works by Tchaikovsky | Tchaikovsky, Peter Ilyich | ( T ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music
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        Holiday MusicHoliday Music | Compilations | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music
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        Opera & VocalOpera & Vocal | Holiday Music | Special Features | Music
        Under $7Under $7 | Today's Deals | Holiday Music | Special Features | Music
        Pop VocalPop Vocal | Holiday Music | Special Features | Music
        ASIN: B00002CF1Y
        Release Date: 1999-09-28

        Tracks:

        1. Swan Lake Suite for Orchestra, Op. 20/No. 1 Scene (Act 2)-No. 2 ...
        2. Nutcracker Ballet Suite Op. 71a/Overture Miniature-Danses ...
        3. Suite from Ballet: Sleeping Beauty, Op. 66/Introduction-The Lilac Cat
        Greatest Holiday Classics
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          		Greatest Holiday Classics
          Various Artists
          Manufacturer: Platinum Disc
          ProductGroup: Music
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          ASIN: B00008FJAI
          Release Date: 1995-10-01
          All-Time Greatest Christmas Classics
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            		All-Time Greatest Christmas Classics
            Various Artists
            Manufacturer: Wea Corp
            ProductGroup: Music
            Binding: Audio CD

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            ASIN: B00000D9WN
            Release Date: 1998-10-06

            Tracks:

            1. White Christmas - Bing Crosby
            2. I'll Be Home for Christmas - Glen Campbell
            3. Christmas Song - Nat King Cole
            4. Winter Wonderland - Lena Horne
            5. Little Saint Nick - The Beach Boys
            6. Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas - Lou Rawls
            7. Silent Night - Ella Fitzgerald
            8. Star Control - Tennessee Ernie Ford
            9. Do You Hear What I Hear? - Bing Crosby
            10. Silver Bells - Merle Haggard
            11. Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer - Dean Martin
            12. Jingle Bells - The Andrews Sisters, Bing Crosby

            Tracks:

            1. Jingle Bell Rock - Bobby Helms
            2. Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree - Brenda Lee
            3. Santa Claus Is Coming to Town - The Andrews Sisters
            4. Silver Bells - Bing Crosby
            5. Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas - Judy Garland
            6. Christmas Song - The Osmond Brothers
            7. I'll Be Home for Christmas - Wayne Newton
            8. White Christmas - Don McLean
            9. What Are You Doing New Year's Eve? - Donny Osmond
            10. Sleigh Ride - Jack Jones
            11. God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen - Bobby Vinton
            12. I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus - Andy Williams

            Tracks:

            1. Little Drummer Boy - Hank Williams, Jr.
            2. Beautiful Star of Bethlehem - The Judds
            3. Winter Wonderland - Merle Haggard
            4. Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow! - Marie Osmond
            5. My Christmas Vow - Andy Williams
            6. Pretty Paper - Don McLean
            7. What Child Is This? - Jann Browne
            8. Blue Christmas - Sawyer Brown
            9. Cowboy's Christmas - Wayne Newton
            10. Jingle Bell Rock - Bobby Helms
            11. Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree - Brenda Lee

            Music Track:

            1. Grieg: Piano Concerto; Symphony No. 4
            2. Handel: Concerti Grossi, Op. 6, Vol. 1
            3. Handel: Concerti Grossi, Op. 6, Vol. 3
            4. Haydn: PIANO SONATAS Vol. 3
            5. Haydn: String Quartets Op.76, Nos. 1, 5, 6
            6. Incitation to Desire: Tangos for Yvar Mikhashoff
            7. Janacek: Suite for string orchestra; Idyll
            8. Johann Strauss Celebration
            9. Kowalski / Peters: STILL IN LOVE
            10. Kurt Schwaen: Solokonzerte

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