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Sam Robson

A Cappella Christmas Genre: Holiday/Choral Label: Stone Records CD: SNR 8059 Price Code: R (SRP $17.99) Number of Discs: 1 Digipak, Box Lot 32

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“Sam Robson proves you only need one person to make a choir … chillingly good.” — Huffington Post Following his hugely successful debut CD Hymns, this is a collection of Christmas carols and songs performed in unique a cappella arrangements. The result is a wonderfully entertaining CD that makes the perfect audio backdrop for the Christmas period.

Soulful and heartwarming!

Sam Robson: vocals GAUNTLETT: Once In Royal David’s City • WOOD: I Wish It Could Be Christmas Everyday • KIRKPATRICK: Away In A Manger • LAKE: I Believe In Father Christmas • ANONYMOUS: Gaudete • I Saw Three Ships • Deck The Halls • O Come All Ye Faithful • LENNON/ONO: Happy Xmas (War Is Over) • HOPKINS: We Three Kings • MCCARTNEY: Wonderful Christmastime • FINER/MACGOWAN: Fairytale Of New York • DARKE: In The Bleak Midwinter • BLAKE: Walking In The Air • COOTS: Santa Claus Is Coming To Town • ADAM: O Holy Night • WELLS/TORMÉ: The Christmas Song

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The Sixteen

The Complete Traditional Christmas Carols Collection Genre: Holiday/Choral Label: CORO CD: CRO 16136 Price Code: 2Q (SRP $31.99) Number of Discs: 2 Slipcase Double Jewel, Box Lot 12 8 d

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CORO

Due to popular demand, CORO has packaged The Sixteen’s two most popular Christmas titles into one box set! The ensemble’s Traditional Christmas Carol Collections Volumes I & II feature some of our best-known and best-loved Christmas carols, in arrangements with traditional harmonies and original words.

The Sixteen Robert Quinney: organ Margaret Phillips: organ Robin Jeffrey: lute, guitar Harry Christophers: conductor DISC ONE: The First Nowell • Once in Royal David’s city • The Sussex Carol • While shepherds watched • I saw three ships • Angels from the realms of glory • O little town of Bethlehem • Silent night • Away in a manger • Rocking • In dulci jubilo • Ding dong! merrily on high • In the bleak midwinter• Good King Wenceslas • Deck the hall with boughs of holly • The holly and the ivy • God rest you merry, Gentlemen • See amid the winter’s snow • The Coventry Carol • O come all ye faithful • Hark! the herald angels sing DISC TWO: Of the Father’s heart begotten • The truth from above • Gabriel’s Message • Masters in this hall • Past three a clock • Jesus Christ the apple tree • In the bleak midwinter • Gloucestershire Wassail • In dulci jubilo • O come, O come Emmanuel • Adam lay ybounden • Wither’s Rocking Hymn • The Cherry Tree Carol • It came upon the midnight clear • Personent Hodie • Down in yon forest • Wexford Carol • Joys Seven • As with gladness men old • Unto us a boy is born

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Robert Quinney

J.S. Bach: Organ Works Vol. III Genre: Holiday/Classical Label: CORO CD: CRO 16132 Price Code: Q (SRP $15.99) Number of Discs: 1 Jewel Case, Box Lot 25 8 d

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Following two highly acclaimed recordings, CORO is delighted to release its third recording with one of The Sixteen Orchestra’s principal members, organist Robert Quinney. This new album features as its centerpiece the wonderful Einige Canonische Veränderungen über das Weynachts-Lied ‘Vom Himmel hoch, da komm ich her’ (BWV 769). These wonderful variations on the Christmas hymn are full of passionate vitality and poetical feeling. They are accompanied on this disc by a selection of festive preludes and fugues.

Robert Quinney: organ J.S. BACH: Fantasia and Fugue in G minor BWV 542 • Three preludes on ‘Nun komm, der Heiden Heiland’ BWV 659–661 • Pastorella BWV 590 • Prelude and Fugue in C BWV 547 • Einige Canonische Veränderungen über das Weynachts-Lied ‘Vom Himmel hoch, da komm ich her’ BWV 769 • Prelude and Fugue in G BWV 541

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“Music for the people” could have been the motto for 17th-century German composer Michael Praetorius. He adhered to the ideals of Protestant pioneer Martin Luther — of whom his father was a disciple — that music, like religion, should be open and free to all. Praetorius was an extraordinarily versatile composer and, along with J.S. Bach, was one of the greatest composers of Protestant church music in Germany. With his music he strived to bring together people of all walks of life, an aim mirrored in the present day’s USA Network program “It Takes a Choir.” Like the Vespers settings in the 17th century — most notably the Vespers of 1610 by Monteverdi, who inspired Praetorius — this Christmas Vespers is an assemblage of works by Praetorius that Apollo’s Fire’s founder/director Jeanette Sorrell has compiled.

It highlights his virtuosic vocal and instrumental writing, and includes as interludes his popular carol settings “O Morning Star” and “Lo, How a Rose E’er Blooming.”

Apollo’s Fire Jeanette Sorrell: director PRAETORIUS: Selections from Polyhymnia caduceatrix, Musica Sionae and Puericinium, and Terpsichore

Apollo’s Fire

Christmas Vespers: Music of Michael Praetorius Genre: Holiday/Choral Label: AVIE Records CD: AVR 2306 Price Code: Q (SRP $15.99) Number of Discs: 1 Jewel Case, Box Lot 25 8 d

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The Choir of the Queen’s College, Oxford is one of the world’s most renowned choral institutions, and the new album Carols from Queen’s presents the choir in all its luxuriant glory. This blockbuster holiday album celebrates the Choir’s illustrious history, and offers some of the most beloved carols from throughout the ages.

Choir of the Queen’s College, Oxford Owen Rees: director TAVENER: O do not move • TRAD. Basque carol, arr. Jim Clements: Gabriel’s message • TRAD. arr. Andrew Carter: Angelus ad virginem • HOWELLS: A spotless rose • STOPFORD: Lully, Lulla, Lullay • ADAM, arr. John Rutter: O Holy Night • MENDELSSOHN, arr. David Willcocks Hark! The herald angels sing • WARLOCK: Bethlehem Down • HOWELLS: Sing lullaby •

Choir of the Queen’s College, Oxford Carols from Queen’s Genre: Holiday/Choral Label: AVIE Records CD: AVR 2345 Price Code: Q (SRP $15.99) Number of Discs: 1 Jewel Case, Box Lot 25 8 d

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Christmas is a time when we celebrate long-held traditions: family gatherings, exchanges of presents, snow-covered scenes, and images of the baby Jesus lying in a crib surrounded by the adoring shepherds, wise men, and Mary and Joseph. Music is a crucial part of this annual festival. There is no shortage of Christmas carol repertoire recorded by Christ Church Cathedral Choir on the Nimbus label, but in this selection we have decided to bring together music that reflects some different aspects of the season. This is music to lift the spirits and transport the listener into a world of mystery.

Christ Church Cathedral Choir Stephen Darlington: director BYRD: A solis ortus cardine • MATHIAS: Ave Rex – A Carol Sequence, Op. 45 • TAVERNER: Mater Christi sanctissima • BYRD: Hodie Christus natus est • O magnum misterium • Puer natus est nobis • SHEPPERD: Gaude, gaude, gaude Maria • POULENC: Salve Regina • PALESTRINA: Magnificat • ESTEVES: Beata Dei Genitrix • Verbum caro factum est

Christ Church Cathedral Choir Christmas Music Genre: Holiday/Choral Label: Nimbus Records CD: NIM 7096 Price Code: J (SRP $9.99) Number of Discs: 1 Jewel Case, Box Lot 25 7 d

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A celebration of festive music, with 50 pieces from the 6th to 20th centuries!

The enormous range of music, from deeply liturgical to folky frivolity, make for a rewarding and sometimes unusual Christmas music experience. This double album forms part of Saydisc’s 50th Anniversary celebration, and is drawn from recordings made over the years by outstanding performers and recorded in historic buildings with beautiful acoustics, such as Forde Abbey, Stanbrook Abbey, Dartington Hall, old churches, and a historic Quaker Meeting House.

DISC ONE: 6THC TRAD: Christe redemptor • 13TH/14TH C TRAD: Gabriel from Heven-King • 12THC TRAD: Laetabundus • 14THC GERMAN TRAD: In dulci jubilo • Angelus ad Virginem • Personent hodie • 15THC TRAD: Dominus dixit • 16THC TRAD: Gaudete • Joseph, dearest Joseph mine • Lullaby (Byrd) • O magnum mysterium (Victoria) • Sweet was the song the Virgin sung • While shepherds watched their flocks by night • Coventry Carol • 17THC TRAD: Sing unto God • Es ist ein Ros entsprungen (Praetorius) • The old year now away is fled • Remember O thou man • 19THC TRAD: Bells/Hark the herald angels sing • It came upon the midnight clear • Virga Jesse (Bruckner) • Rejoice and be merry • Silent night medley DISC TWO: 19THC TRAD: Arise, and hail the Sacred Day • The boar’s head in hand bring I • Hail happy morn • Angels from the realms of glory • Stille Nacht • All hail to the days • Angels from the realms of glory, Away in a manger, O little town of Bethlehem, The first noel • As with gladness men of old, To God in the highest, See amidst the winter snow • A Virgin most pure • Oh, Christmas now is drawing near at hand • Good people all this Christmastime • Cold winter is come • On Christmas night all Christians sing • God rest you merry, Gentlemen • Down in yon forest • The angel Gabriel • Kanomp nouel • Hark the glad sound • The holly bears a berry • The holly bears a berry • Ar gyfer heddiw’r bore • Calennig • 20THC TRAD: A Hymn to the Virgin (Britten) • I sing of a maiden (Bush) • Come to Bethlehem (Warlock/Murray) • When Jesus Christ (Bush/Belloc) • ua Bethlem dref (Arthur/Ifan)

Various Artists

Christmas Music Through The Ages Genre: Holiday/Choral Label: Saydisc CD: SAY 437 Price Code: Q (SRP $15.99) Number of Discs: 2 Double Slimline, Box Lot 25

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The internationally renowned Saint Thomas Choir of Men & Boys and their director John Scott make their second appearance on the Resonus Classics label with a thrilling album of music for Christmas. Focused around settings of medieval and traditional texts & music for the season, the two main works of the disc are Britten’s evocative A Ceremony of Carols and its later companion piece for harp and treble voices, Dancing Day, by contemporary composer John Rutter.

Saint Thomas Choir of Men & Boys, Fifth Avenue, New York John Scott: conductor MARTIN: Novo profusi gaudio • HADLEY: I sing of a maiden • BRITTEN: A Ceremony of Carols • A New Year Carol • SCOTT: King Jesus hath a garden • RUTTER: Dancing Day • LEDGER: On Christmas Night ‘Sussex Carol’ • MATHIAS: Wassail Carol

Saint Thomas Choir of Men & Boys Dancing Day: Music for Christmas Genre: Holiday/Choral Label: Resonus Classics CD: RSN 10158 Price Code: U (SRP $19.99) Number of Discs: 1 Jewel Case, Box Lot 25

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Following on from the critical acclaim of their first album with Resonus, the Choir of Worcester College, Oxford returns with a second album of contemporary Christmas carols.

Choir of Worcester College, Oxford Stephen Farr: conductor, organ

Choir of Worcester College, Oxford

Nowell sing we: Contemporary Carols, Vol. 2 Genre: Holiday/Choral Label: Resonus Classics CD: RSN 10138 Price Code: U (SRP $19.99) Number of Discs: 1 Jewel Case, Box Lot 25

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JACKSON: Nowell sing we • RUBBRA: The Virgin’s Cradle Hymn • BERKELEY: Sweet was the song • MUHLY: O Antiphon Preludes • BENNETT: Puer Nobis • SCOTT: Nova! nova! • MUHLY: O Antiphon Preludes O Adonai • MATTHEWS: The Angels’ Carol • HOWELLS: O mortal man • MUHLY: O Antiphon Preludes, O Radix Jesse • DAVIES: Kings and Shepherds • MOORE: Lo, that is a marvellous change • SWAYNE: O magnum mysterium • MUHLY: O Antiphon Preludes, O Clavis David • HALLGRÍMSSON: Christ was born on Christmas Day • BENNETT: I Saw Three Ships • POTT: Lute-Book Lullaby • MUHLY: O Antiphon Preludes, O Oriens • IVES: This is the record of John • LLOYD: Drop down, ye heavens • MUHLY: O Antiphon Preludes, O Rex Gentium • FINNISSY: Ave regina coelorum • BENNETT: Nowell, nowell, tidings true • HALL: As I lay upon a night • MUHLY: O Antiphon Preludes, O Emmanuel

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A new Christmas Oratorio by one of the leading Baroque music ensembles: La Petite Bande! This new account of Bach’s masterpiece reflects the latest information and research on “period instrument” practice, with a “one to a part” standard for both voices and instruments.

La Petite Bande Sunhae Im: soprano Petra Noskaiova: mezzo-soprano Stephan Scherpe: tenor Jan van der Crabben: baritone Sigiswald Kuijken: conductor J.S. BACH: Christmas Oratorio BWV 248 PLAYABLE IN ALL CD PLAYERS. For optimal sound, use compatible surround sound system.

J.S. BACH

Christmas Oratorio BWV 248 [Hybrid SACD] Genre: Holiday/Classical Label: Challenge Classics CD: CHR SACD 72394 Price Code: Y (SRP $24.99) Number of Discs: 2 Slipcase Double Jewel, Box Lot 12 6 d

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A great production team, led by Grammy®-winning producer Blanton Alspaugh, was brought aboard to record, edit, and master this extremely enjoyable Christmas recording featuring fabulous arrangements for the best horn ensemble around — the Horn Crew from Rice University — conducted by the legendary Dale Clevenger and led by their accredited teacher, performer, and principal horn of Houston Symphony, Bill VerMeulen.

William VerMeulen: horn The Rice Horn Crew Dale Clevenger: conductor Track Listing: Carol of the Bells/O Sanctissima •12 Days of Christmas • Horn’s Pop Christmas • Fum Fum FUN! • O Holy Night• Frosty and Rudolph • A Christmas Love Song • Most Wonderful Time of the Year • I’ll Be Home for Christmas • Christmas is Coming • O Christmas Tree • Holiday Horn Carols • Jingle Bells • The Secret of Christmas • A Bunch of Horns at Christmas • Gesu Bambino • Snowfall • Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas • Hallelujah Chorus

William VerMeulen & The Rice Horn Crew The Christmas Horn Genre: Holiday/Classical Label: Summit Records CD: SMT 648 Price Code: Q (SRP $15.99) Number of Discs: 1 Jewel Case, Box Lot 30 0 d

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Gordon Goodwin’s Big Phat Band A Big Phat Christmas: Wrap This!

Genre: Holiday/Jazz Label: Music of Content CD: MOC 2001 Price Code: Q (SRP $15.99) Number of Discs: 1 Digipak, Box Lot 30 6 D

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Following up their Grammy®-winning release Life in the Bubble, Gordon Goodwn’s Big Phat Band offers its very first holiday release, A Big Phat Christmas: Wrap This! Longtime Phans of the band will delight as the BPB digs into ten exciting new charts by Grammy®winning artist and arranger Gordon Goodwin. The tracks show the BPB’s versatility and range, from the hard-swinging “Santa Baby” to the contemporary vibe on “Carol of the Bells” and “The Little Drummer Boy.” Highlights also include Gordon’s treatment of John Williams’ “Somewhere in my Memory” from the film Home Alone, and the turbo-charged swing of “Do You Hear What I Hear?” featuring celebrated acapella vocal group Take 6.

“Listening to Gordon Goodwin’s Big Phat Band, I was immediately taken by Gordon’s contemporary musical viewpoint, the dynamics of his Big Phat Band, its bevy of superb soloists, and the exhilaration of its sound.” — Quincy Jones Track Listing: Carol of the Bells (feat. Eric Marienthal, soprano sax) • Do You Hear What I Hear? (feat. Take 6) • Let It Snow, Let It Snow, Let it Snow (feat. Jeff Driskill, tenor sax) • Hark The Herald Angels Sing (feat. Trey Henry, bass, Gordon Goodwin, piano, Andy Martin, trombone) • The Little Drummer Boy (feat. Jay Mason, baritone sax, Andrew Synoweic, guitar) • A Christmas Carol (feat. Wayne Bergeron, trumpet, Francisco Torres, trombone) • I Heard the Bells On Christmas Day (feat. Dan Fornero, trumpet, Gordon Goodwin, tenor sax) • Somewhere in my Memory (feat. Gordon Goodwin, soprano sax) • Santa Baby (feat. Brian Scanlon, tenor sax, Willie Murillo, trumpet) • Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas

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Kim Pensyl

Early Snowfall Genre: Holiday/Jazz Label: Summit Records CD: SMT 669 Price Code: Q (SRP $15.99) Number of Discs: 1 Jewel Case, Box Lot 30 0 d

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Arranging well-known Christmas songs always presents a challenge, since everybody knows the songs and so many artists have recorded them. Kim Pensyl’s fresh and unique approach lets each song receives its own special treatment, yielding an overall sense of fulfillment and musical satisfaction. The group performed live in the studio, displaying a cohesive blend of colors, timbre, counterpoint, improvisation, and simpatico of vision for the music. The result is a dynamic addition to music for the holiday season.

Kim Pensyl has released over 20 albums and has soundscanned over 112,00 units!

Kim Pensyl: piano Rick VanMatre: woodwinds Rusty Burge: vibraphone Michael Sharfe: bass John Taylor: drums Track Listing: Christmas Time is Here • Early Snowfall • God Rest Ye • Hark The Hearld Angels Sing • I’ll Be Home For Christmas • Jingle Bells • Joy To The World • Let It Snow • Oh Christmas Tree • Silent Night • Winter Wonderland

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Russ Lorenson

In the Holiday Spirit Genre: Holiday/Vocals Label: LML Music CD: LML 285 Price Code: Q (SRP $15.99) Number of Discs: 1 Digipak, Box Lot 30 7 d

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This intoxicating Yuletide cocktail includes one healthy pour of brand-new holiday tunes and a jigger of lesser-known gems from the Golden Age of Christmas Music, all shaken together with a 16-piece big band and garnished with a candy-cane crooner!

Russ Lorenson: vocals Kelly Park: piano, keyboards Daniel Fabricant: bass Kent Bryson: drums, percussion Tony Malfatti: saxophone, clarinet, flute Rich Armstrong: trumpet Colleen Callan: trombone Terence Brewer: guitar San Francisco Boys Chorus Members Track Listing: Santa Claus Is Near • Holiday For Two • Let’s Share Christmas • Warm In December • You’re All I Want For Christmas • A Winter Romance • Shake Hands With Santa Claus • Let Me Be The First To Wish You Merry Christmas • Kissin’ By The Mistletoe • Jingles, The Christmas Cat • It’ll Be Christmas Before You Know It • The Christmas Blues • Mrs.Claus • Little Drummer Boy/Peace On Earth • It’s Christmas Time All Over The World

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The Christmas Revels

A Revels Christmas in Wales Genre: Holiday Label: Revels Records CD: REV 2015 Price Code: T (SRP $14.99) Number of Discs: 1 Jewel Case, Box Lot 30 7 d

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“Revels Records has produced some of the liveliest Christmas CDs … lusty celebrations of the season.” — Washington Post Perfect for the holidays: listening to this recording is like being in Wales for Christmas! With traditional music, dance tunes, carols, and anthems from Wales, this recording features a number of Welsh children’s songs, Welsh songs that the poet Dylan Thomas would have known, and songs from long, long ago.

The Christmas Revels Chorus/The Revels Children’s Chorus/Cambridge Symphonic Brass Ensemble Track Listing: Overture • Ar Hyd y Nos/All Through the Night • The Old Year Is Dying • This Very Day • Reels • Calon Lan/Pure Heart • Y Gelynnen/The Holly Tree • Ar Lan y Mor/Upon the Shore • Polkas • Dryw Bach/Little Wren • Llwyn Onn/The Ash Grove • Men of Harlech • Dafydd y Garreg Wen/David of the White Rock • Sospan Fach/The Little Saucepan • Suo Gan/Lullaby • Come You Home Again (Cwm Rhondda); Lisa Lan/Fair Lisa YBroga Bach/The Little Frog • Si Hei Lwli’ Mabi/My Little One • Merch Megan/Megan’s Fair Daughter • Deffrown, Deffrown/Let Us Awake • Slip Jigs • A Parrot in a Pear Tree • Sing We Now (Hyfrydol)

PERFORMANCE DATES December 5 –13 Washington, DC – George Washington University December 11–27 Cambridge, MA – Harvard University December 11–13 Oakland, CA – Scottish Rite Theater December 17–20 Hanover, NH – Dartmouth College December 17–22 Portland, OR – St. Mary’s Academy

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The Christmas Revels From Parlour to Palace: Victorian Music from The Christmas Revels

The Revels The Road to Compostela: A Galician Christmas Revels

Perfect for the holidays, this is a fun and vibrant collection of Victorian-era Christmas music, dance tunes, carols, and music-hall songs performed by an extraordinary cast of adults and children.

Featuring some of the world’s best soloists and early music performers, this joyous holiday CD captures the excitement and splendor of Galicia, an area of Spain with deep Celtic roots.

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The Revels The Christmas Revels

The Revels Strike the Harp: An Irish Christmas Revels

Celebrate the season with the original Revels recording of Renaissance, medieval, and traditional winter solstice music including “Gower Wassail,” “St. George and the Dragon,” and more!

Perfect for the holidays, this joyous and bountiful recording of Irish hymns, songs, and carols features a terrific Irish band, an amazing chorus of adults and children, and brilliant soloists.

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The Revels Sing We Now of Christmas

The Revels Wassail! Wassail!

The cast of the Cambridge Revels wanders through six centuries of European holiday music.

Seasonal music from southern Appalachia, colonial New England, the Shaker sect, and Native & African American traditions.

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The Revels Rose & Thistle

The Revels Sing Noel: A European Christmas Revels

This CD features the radiant voice of soprano Jayne Tankersley and the robust sound of baritone David Coffin.

A joyous holiday CD for the entire family, with 21 selections of stunning music, choral works, and carols.

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Classic and new Christmas carols and songs, sung by Ireland’s own Liam Lawton. With arrangements and orchestrations by multi-platinum producer Mark Cahill, the disc also features one of the most sought-after orchestras in Europe: the Prague FILMharmonic. Under a starlit sky in Bethlehem, Liam Lawton was struck by the insight that the same moon and stars lit the sky when a tiny child, who was to change the world forever, was born. This inspired him to record his new Christmas album, Bethlehem Sky. Liam Lawton: vocals Mark Cahill: keyboards Martin Quinn: guitars Andrew Quinn: DRUMS Brendan Reaburn: bass Prague FILMharmonic Orchestra Track Listing: See amid the Winter’s Snow • Nowell, Nowell • The Maiden and the Child • It Came upon a Midnight Clear • The Darkest Midnight • Ave Maria • Bethlehem Sky • Some Children See Him • Ave Maria • A Rose in December • Room in Your Heart • Silent Night

Liam Lawton Bethlehem Sky

Genre: Holiday Label: GIA Publications, Inc. CD: GIA 966 Price Code: R (SRP $17.99) Number of Discs: 1 Jewel Case, Box Lot 30 7 d

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A specially-priced 2XCD holiday gift set, offered for the first time by the legendary Kingston Trio, the biggest-selling group in the history of American folk music!

George Grove: banjo, vocals Paul Gabrielson: bass Bill Zorn: guitar, vocals Rick Dougherty: guitar, vocals DISC ONE: Darlin’ Corey • Tijuana Jail • Last Month of The Year • Go Tell It On The Mountain • Early Morning Rain • M.T.A. • Glorious Kingdom • All Through The Night • All The Hard Days Are Gone • Maria • Sommerset Gloucester Wassail DISC TWO: Road To Freedom • Go Where I Send Thee • Goodnight My Baby • Reuben James • Bimini • White Snows of Winter • Reverend Mr Black • Tom Dooley • A Round About Christmas • Worried Man • Where Have All The Flowers Gone • We Wish You A Merry Christmas • We Three Kings (Bonus Track) • O Holy Night (Bonus Track)

The Kingston Trio

On a Cold Winter’s Night Genre: Holiday/Folk Label: Silverwolf Records CD: SWC 1174 Price Code: 2J (SRP $19.99) Number of Discs: 2 Double Slimline, Box Lot 30 7 d

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SPOTLIGHT ON 2014 HOLIDAY RELEASES Another cracking Christmas compilation of the coolest and most eclectic vintage sounds around, featuring the likes of The Drifters, Champion Jack Dupree, Golden Gate Quartet, and many more!

DISC ONE: Charles Brown: Please Come Home For Christmas (1961) • Roy Milton and His Solid Senders: Christmas Time Blues (1950) • The Drifters: White Christmas (1955) • Arthur Guitar Boogie Smith’s Sensational Trio: Guitar Jingle Bells (1950) • Peetie Wheatstraw: Santa Claus Blues (1935) • Clarence Williams’ Blue Five: Santa Claus Blues (1925) • Bob Wills: Santa Is On His Way (1949) • Sam Manning with The Melodettes Felix Crazy Cats: Looking For Me Santa Claus (1941) • The Qualities: It’s Christmas Time (1960) • Freddy King: I Hear Jingle Bells (1961) • Champion Jack Dupree: Santa Claus Blues (1945) • The Cadillacs: Rudolph The Red Nosed Reindeer (1957) • The Marquees: Santa Done Got Hip (1959) • Bobby & Boobie: Cool Cool Xmas (1958) • Chuck Blevins: Sleighbell Rock (1961) • The Enchanters: Mambo Santa Mambo (1957) • Bill Lacey with Lil Armstrong and her Ebony-Aires: Cowboy Santa Claus (1959) • The Mighty Spoiler: Father Christmas • Jackson Trio with The Ebonaires: Love For Christmas (1955) • Billy Ward and His Dominoes: Christmas in Heaven (1953)

Various Artists

DISC TWO: Coree Carter: Christmas Time • Nathaniel Mayer: Mr. Santa Claus (1962) • Marvin & Johnny: It’s Christmas (1958) • Prairie Ramblers: Cowboy Santa Claus • Kathy and Jimmy Zee: Santa Clause Rock and Roll (1959) • Nap Hepburn: Tell Santa Claus • Johnny Moore’s Blazers: Xmas Eve Baby (1947) • Gribble Lusk York: Christmas Eve (1946) • Dixon Brothers: Answer To Maple on the Hill (Part 4,1937) • Golden Gate Quartet: Silent night (Apollo 1204 (1953) • The Victory Five: Children Go Where I Send Thee • Middle Georgia Four: Twenty-Fifth Day of December (1943) • Dixon Brothers: A Mother, A Father, A Baby (1938) • Ward Singers: Sweet Little Angel Boy (1954) • Angelic Gospel Singers: A Child Is Born (1953) • Ward Singers: Glory Glory to the King (1954) • The Falcons: Can This Be Christmas (1957) • Executor: Christmas is a Joyful Day (1937) • The Qualities: Happy New Year to You (1960) • The Heartbeats: After News Year Eve (1961)

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Various Artists

A double CD of vintage holiday-themed songs recorded by the likes of Ella Fitzgerald, Duke Ellington, Dexter Gordon, Lightnin’ Hopkins, and more!

Jam-packed with 44 great blues, gospel, jazz, and doo-wop tracks featuring Sister Rosetta Tharpe, The Orioles, Chuck Berry, Cecil Gant, Lightnin’ Hopkins, Blind Blake, and more!

Blues, Blues Christmas Vol. 3

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Various Artists

Incantation

A Christmas collection with some of the biggest names in bluegrass performing new, original Christmas songs as well as favorite traditional carols! As bluegrass Christmas albums are rare, these tracks will likely get a lot of airplay on Sirius/XM during the holiday season!

The songs for this album consist of a number of unjustly neglected music. The approach was to take well-known songs (such as “The Holly and the Ivy”) and reinterpret them with different tunes, or to take a notated tune and simply interpret it in whatever way occurred to them, without any constraints of tradition or style!

Christmas in the Smokies

A Celtic Christmas

Track Listing: Lorraine Jordan and Carolina Road: Christmas in the Smokies • Phil Leadbetter: Jingle Bells • Josh Williams: My Christmas Dream • Newton and Thomas: The Christmas Song • Scott Vestal, Wayne Benson, Jeff Autry: Frosty the Snowman • The Village Singers: A Carpenter, a Mother and a King • Newton and Thomas: Santa Clause is Coming to Town • Fred Travers: Stuck in the Chimney • Wildfire: There’s a New Kid in Town • Wild and Blue: Winter Wonderland • Matt Wallace and Jesse Gregory: It’s a Time for Joy • Charlie Waller and The Country Gentlemen: White Christmas • Ross Nickerson: Oh Come, All Ye Faithful • Larry Stephenson: Away in the Manger • Special Consensus: Go Tell it on the Mountain

WADE: O come all ye faithful, arr. Wilcocks • POSTON: Jesus Christ the apple tree • TRAD.: The Holly and the Ivy, arr. Dexter • Ding Dong!

Merrily on High, arr. Nicholson • O Little Town of Bethlehem, arr.

Vaughan and Armstrong • In dilci jubilo, arr. De Pearsall • God rest ye merry gentlemen, arr. Wilcocks • Wexford Carol, arr. Noon • GANT: What Child is This • BRITTEN: A Hymn to the Virgin • J.S. BACH: In Dulci Jubilo, BWV 729 • CHILCOTT: Shepherd’s Carol • DINES: Star of the East • HOWELLS: Here is the little door • RÜTTI: My Dancing Day • RUTTER: What Sweeter Music • HANDEL: Hark! The Herald Angels Sing, arr. Hewson, Bannister and Nicholson

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Govannen

Saint Patrick’s Cathedral Choir

Traditional favorites with a Celtic twist and stunning arrangements!

Delightful Celtic Christmas music on fiddles, Irish whistles, zithers, and more features jigs and reels alternating with the haunting slow airs of Celtic carols.

A beautiful collection of Christmas music from the men and boys’ choir of St. Patrick’s Cathedral, Dublin! In addition to popular favorites there are new arrangements of “The Holly and the Ivy,” the traditional Irish “Wexford Carol,” and a haunting new carol for Epiphany from young composer & choir member Ernest Dines.

Some of the carols feature brass in rousing fanfares and uplifting accompaniments, and the collection comes to a thrilling conclusion with “Hark! the Herald Angels Sing” in the unique version sung every Christmas in St. Patrick’s to the tune of Handel’s’ See, the conqu’ring hero comes from Judas Maccabeus.

Celtic Christmas

Christmas from Dublin

Track Listing: God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen: In the Bleak Midwinter • We Three Kings/Wenceslas/Ding Dong Merrily • The Holly and the Ivy /The First Noel • Wexford Carol • Ho Little Town/An Dro Nevez/Hark the Herald • Breton Carol/Schiarazula Marazula • Don Oiche Ud i mBeithil • Three Ships/Tow Jigs/Merry Christmas/Deck the Halls • Silent Night • And the Band Played On

Tracks include a collection of Celtic Christmas carols

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HOLIDAY 2015 Tom Grant

There’s a Kitty under the Christmas Tree Featuring Rebecca Kilgore,Stephanie Schneiderman, Ron Steen, Dave Captein, and Phil Baker, this new CD from Tom Grant offer fun new takes on old classics and quirky new original song “There’s a Kitty under the Christmas Tree.”

Track Listing: Christmas Dreaming • Winter Wonderland • Blue Christmas • Angels We Have Heard on High • Baby It’s Cold Outside • We Wish You a Merry Christmas • I’ll Be Home for Christmas • Winter Warm • My Favorite Things • White Christmas • Let It Snow • There’s a Kitty under the Christmas Tree • Sleigh Ride Label: Nu-Wrinkle CD: NUW 55511 Price Code: Q (SRP $15.99) Number of Discs: 1 8 d

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Pee Wee Ellis

The Spirit of Christmas Fresh interpretations of Christmas classics alongside seldom-heard songs associated with wintertime, this new CD from the legendary tenor saxophonist reunites Pee Wee Ellis & Fred Wesley, adding amazing guest vocalists like Lillian Boutté, Clare Tea, Lisa Bassenge, and more!

Track Listing: Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas • Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer • Last Christmas • Christmas in New Orleans • Christmas Time is Here • In the Upper Room • In the Bleak Midwinter • Ezekiel Saw the Wheel • White Christmas • Snowfall • Silent Night • What Are You Doing New Year’s Eve? • The Christmas Song Label: Minor Music CD: MIN 801143 Price Code: Q (SRP $15.99) Number of Discs: 1 0 d

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WDR Big Band & Hiram Bullock Christmas Revisited

One of the last recordings of guitarist, singer, and composer Hiram Bullock, who died in New York in 2008. Bullock was one of the most influential guitarists in the field of funk, soul, jazz, and fusion. Among others, he performed with David Sanborn, the Brecker Brothers, and was a member of the David Letterman Late Night Show Band for many years.

Track Listing: The Christmas Song • Christmas Time Is Here • Hark! the Herald Angels Sing • God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen • Silent Night • O Christmas Tree (O Tannenbaum) Also available Label: Delta Music CD: DLT 77011 Price Code: Y (SRP $24.99) Number of Discs: 1

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HOLIDAY 2015 Taverner Consort & Choir

The Promise of Ages: A Christmas Collection Andrew Parrott and his Taverner Consort & Choir’s timeless collection of Christmas music spans seven decades of holiday melodies both devotional and festive, including traditional carols from the British Isles, Medieval chants, and Renaissance hymns, and the responses of 20th-century composers to ancient seasonal poetry.

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BURNEY: Hark! The Herald Angels Sing • TRAD.: Nos Galan (Deck the Hall), arr. Edward Jones • Staines Morris (Blessed Be That Maid Marie) • Good People All, This Christmastide • Christmas Eve • The Seven Joys of Mary • NILES: Lullay, Thou Tiny Little Child • I Wonder as I Wander • The Fader of Heven • Sing We the Virgin Mary • TRAD.: Ther Is No Rose of Swych Vertu • Lullay, Lullow: I Saw a Swete Semly Syght • Hayle, Mary, Ful of Grace • HOLST: I Sing of a Maiden • Jesu, Thou the Virgin-born • BRITTEN: There Is No Rose • As Dew in Aprille • MAXWELL DAVIES: O magnum mysterium • The Fader of Heven • WEIR: Illuminare, Jerusalem, arr. Parrott • MADAN: Lo! He Comes, with Clouds Descending • TRAD.: Song of the Nuns of Chester (verses 1–3) (Qui creavit celum) • Song of the Nuns of Chester (verses 4–6) (Lactat mater Domini) • Hodie Christus natus est (Antiphon from Chester Processional)

Charlotte de Rothschild Christmas Lullabies

A selection of well-known carols and gentle lullabies on Christ’s conception and birth performed by the intimate combination of harp and soprano voice.

RUBBRA: A Hymn to the Virgin • WARLOCK: Adam Lay ybounden • RUBBRA: Jesukin • QUILTER: An Old Carol • DUNHILL: To the Queen of Heaven • OLD FRENCH CAROL: Let all Mortal Flesh keep, arr. Cambern • REGER: Mariä Wiegenlied • QUILTER: The Cradle in Bethlehem • HEAD: The Little Road to Bethlehem • Star Candles • PRAETORIUS: Lo, How a Rose e’er, arr. Cambern • WARLOCK: The First Mercy • IRELAND: The Holy Boy • TRAD.: What Child is This, arr. Perrett • O Come O Come Emmanuel, arr. Cambern Harp • CORNELIUS: Die Könige [The Kings] • ADAM: Cantique de Noël • NILES: I Wonder as I Wander, arr.

Calvert • BRITTEN: Corpus Christi Carol • BLAKE: Walking in the Air (The Snowman) • TORME/WELLS: Chestnuts Roasting on an Open Fire

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Les Sirenes

There Is No Rose: Christmas Choral Works There Is No Rose explores a wealth of repertoire drawn from the compositional output for female voices, from a wonderful group of British composers. The first part of the CD celebrates the centenary of one of the most prolific British composers of the 20th century, Benjamin Britten, while the rest of the program includes such gems as an incredibly moving setting by Tarik O’Regan of a poignant poem by Anglican priest-poet Mark Pryce, a world-premiere recording of the haunting Coventry Carol set for four-part female choir by Lionel Salter, and Elgar’s The Snow, a real showpiece for Les Sirènes and one of the works that secured their place in the Grand Final of Choir of the Year 2012!

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BRITTEN: A Ceremony of Carols, Op. 28 • Sweet was the Song • A Wealdon Trio-The Song of the Woman • The Oxen • O’REGAN: Bring Rest, Sweet Dreaming Child • TRAD: The Coventry Carol, arr. Salter • HOLT: Jesu, Thou the Virgin-Born • LEDGER: Matthew, Mark, Luke and John • A Lullaby for Becky • ELGAR: The Snow • RUTTER: Deck the Halls • Tomorrow Shall be my Dancing Day • A Merry Christmas

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Susanna Andersson & Little Venice Ensemble

City of London Choir

A wonderful Christmas disc from the London-based Little Venice Ensemble with Swedish star soprano Susanna Andersson!

The astonishingly prolific John Gardner has yet to receive his due rewards, and still remains one of the most original figures in English 20th-century music. The Cantata for Christmas, scored for double choir and small orchestra, received its world premiere recording here.

Deck the Halls

ANON.: Bereden väg för herran • Ding dong merrily on high • Deck the Halls • God rest ye merry, gentlemen • Still, Still, Still • VIVALDI: Winter Largo • DARKE: In the bleak midwinter • CHARPENTIER: Joseph est bien marié • GRAINGER: Sussex Mummers • AUTRY/ HALDERMAN: Here Comes Santa Claus • ANDERSON: Sleigh Ride • J.S. BACH: In dilci jubilo • GARDNER: Tomorrow shall be my dancing day • BRAHMS: Es ist ein Ros’ entsprungen • GRUBER: Silent Night • TÉGNER: Betlehems Stjärna • LEIJON: I Betlehem • KÖHLER: Nu tändas tusen juleljus • MORAEUS: Koppången • REGER: Marias Wiegendlied • BLANE: Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas • ZAUBER/STROBEL: Keeping the dream alive

Label: Wet Foot Music CD: LNH WFM 140501 Price Code: R (SRP $17.99) Number of Discs: 1

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Gardner: Cantata for Christmas

GARDNER: Cantata for Christmas, Op. 82 • Angels from the realms of Glory, Op. 58/1 • O little town of Bethlehem, Op. 149/1 • Sunny Bank Carol, Op. 141 • Entry of the three Kings • Good King Wenceslas, Op. 75/1 • Tomorrow shall be my dancing day, Op. 75/2 • The Holly and the Ivy, Op. 58/2 • We wish you a merry Christmas • Chamber Concerto for Organ and 10 Players, Op. 102

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Vicki Swan & Jonny Dyer

Choir of Guildford Cathedral

In A Sound of Christmas Past, Vicki Swan & Jonny Dyer have created a sound that celebrates the Victorian Christmas carol by bringing together some of the best known (and lesser-known) carols, and presenting them in a sensitive, beautiful, and honest way.

An exciting collection of seasonal music for Advent, Christmas, and Epiphany from the boys and men of Guildford Cathedral Choir.

A Sound of Christmas Past

All bells in paradise: Carols from Guildford Cathedral

TRAD. arr Dyer/Swan: I Saw Three Ships/Riddaren • TRAD. arr.

Dyer: God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen • Coventry Carol/Borealis • Good Christian Men Rejoice • Good King Wenceslas • Down In Yon Forest • Deck The Halls • The Holly and the Ivy • Essex Wassail • Past Three O’Clock • Jingle Bells • Silent Night • Sussex Carol • We Wish You A Merry Christmas/Minuet/Hedingham Fair

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BYRD: Rorate coeli • GOLDSCHMIDT: A tender shoot • FRENCH PROCESSIONAL: O come, O come, Emmanuel! • OWENS: The holly and the ivy • TODD: Christus est stella • OLD FRENCH, arr Healey Willan: What is this lovely fragrance? • OLD FRENCH, arr Stuart Nicholson: Ding dong! Merrily on high: • SOUTHERN US TRADITIONAL, arr Philip Moore: Baby born today • BOB CHILCOTT: Les anges dans nos campagnes • ENGLISH TRADITIONAL, arr David Willcocks: God rest you merry, gentlemen • RICHARD CAUSTON: Cradle Song • JOHN RUTTER: All bells in paradise • J WADE, arr David Willcocks: O come, all ye faithful • READ: That yongë child • MOORE: Lo! that is a marvellous change • RUTTER: Candlelight Carol • GRUBER, arr Andrew Millington: Silent night • WARLOCK: Bethlehem Down • MENDELSSOHN, arr David Willcocks: Hark! the herald angels sing

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Sloane Square Chamber Choir

Anthony Hammond

First recording of a new major work for Christmas by rapidly rising star composer, Thomas Hewitt Jones, and writer Paul Williamson.

A delightful album of Christmas organ music by Parisian composers.

Sloane Square Chamber Choir/Vivum Singers/Chamber Orchestra of London/Oliver Lallemant: conductor

DAQUIN: Noel X en sol majeur • ALEXANDRE BOELLY: Offertoire (from Messe de Jour de ), Op. 11 • GUILMANT: Le Creche (The Manger), Op. 50 No.2 • MULET: Noel (Esquisses Byzantines) • DUPRE: Theme et Variations sur un Noel • Six Antiennes pour le Temps de Noel, Op. 48 • LANGLAIS: La Nativite (Poemes Evangeliques, Op. 2) • SAINT MARTIN: Berceuse de Noel, Op. 25 • COCHEREAU: Scherzo sur Deux Noels • Variatios sur “Adeste Fidelis” • Toccata: Marche des Rois

Incarnation

Une Nuit de Noel

HEWITT JONES: Incarnation – A suite of songs for Christmas (premiere) • A traditional Christmas (Orchestral Suite) • Two seasonal carols (Baby in an Ox’s Stall and Hear the Angels Sing)

Anthony Hammond: organ

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Choir of Liverpool Cathedral

Priory Singers, Belfast

An ideal CD of popular Christmas carols from the world-renowned Liverpool Cathedral Choir, directed by their longstanding choir master Ian Tracey.

An exciting and eclectic range of Christmas music from one of Northern Ireland’s premier choirs, with the exceptional Philip Stopford (organ), all under the direction of Harry Grindle.

Choir of Liverpool Cathedral/Ian Tracy: choir master

Priory Singers of Belfast/Philip Stopford: organ/Harry Grindle: director

Popular Christmas Carols

Christmas Music from Northern Ireland

WARLOCK: Benedicamus Domino • Adam lay ybounden • Howarth: Angels and Shapherd: • TRAD. arr. H.Bramma: People look East • GAUNTLETT: Once in royal David’s city • TRAD.: A maiden most gentle • HOWELLS: A Spotless Rose • TRAD.: Angelus ad Virginem • Franz BIEBL: Ave Maria • and more

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ROGERS: Let Christians all with joyful mirth • DAVISON: Lullay lullow • The King shall come • PARK: A snowy field • WHITE: Collaudemus • BRENNAN: The Virgin’s hush song • GRAHAM: In olden time • GRINDLE: What is that light? • NELSON: The Heavenly Babe • and more

HOLIDAY 2015

BEST-SELLING SOMERSET HOLIDAY TITLES, NOW AVAILABLE THROUGH ALLEGRO!

Multiple Grammy® nominee Jewel presents a gorgeous collection of holiday gems with her second seasonal collection! The artist takes a very classic approach to this collection, featuring a mix of styles including jazz, classical, vintage pop, and her acoustic pop sound. The arrangements are straightforward and elegant, the type of sound that will definitely make this a perennial favorite. The CD also includes two original songs: “Blue Crystal Glow” and “It’s Christmas Time.”

Track Listing: Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow! • Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas • Do You Hear What I Hear? • It’s Christmastime • What Child Is This? • Panis Angelicus • Blue Crystal Glow • Sleigh Ride • White Christmas • Silver Bells • The Christmas Song • I’ll Be Home for Christmas

Jewel

Let It Snow: A Holiday Collection Label: Reflections CD: RFN 55626 Price Code: J (SRP $9.99) Number of Discs: 1

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Sandi Patty

Christmas Blessings Label: Reflections CD: RFN 61667 Price Code: J (SRP $9.99) Number of Discs: 1 0 d

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One of the most acclaimed performers of our time — with 5 Grammys®, 4 Billboard Music Awards, 3 platinum records, 5 gold records, 40 Dove Awards, and 11 million units sold, Sandi Patty is simply known as “The Voice.” This new Christmas record features a new, original song called “The Little Things” from the most-awarded female vocalist in contemporary Christian music history.

Track Listing: Angels We Have Heard on High • O Holy Night • The Little Things • The Christmas Song • Mary, Did You Know? • I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day • What Child Is This? • Joy to the World • Sleigh Ride • Some Children See Him • Auld Lang Syne • Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas • Winter Wonderland • Count Your Blessings Instead of Sheep

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Barbie

My Fab Christmas Label: Mattel CD: MTE 61624 Price Code: N (SRP $12.99) Number of Discs: 1 0 d

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Add some sparkle to the season with Barbie’s fab playlist of Christmas hits, featuring all-new versions of popular holiday songs, performed with kids! Barbie is a timeless yet modern cultural icon, and has been a best-selling Mattel brand for over 50 years.

Every second, three Barbie dolls are sold somewhere in the world!

Track Listing: Shake Santa Shake • Santa Claus Is Coming to Town • Let It Go • Joy to the World • This Christmas • Best Time of the Year • Christmas Is Coming • Winter Wonderland • Home for the Holidays • Do You Hear What I Hear? • Wonderful Christmastime • Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays • Welcome Christmas • It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year • We Wish You a Merry Christmas

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BARBIE and associated trademarks and trade dress are owned by, and used under license from Mattel, Inc. ©2015 Mattel, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

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HOLIDAY 2015 George Strait Christmas Time

Get in the Christmas spirit with these holiday favorites from Grammy®-winning country artist George Strait!

Track Listing: Winter Wonderland • Jingle Bell Rock • Christmas Cookies • Santa Claus Is Coming to Town • Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer • Merry Christmas Strait to You • Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow! • White Christmas • The Christmas Song • Joy to the World • Deck the Halls • O Come, All Ye Faithful • Away in a Manger • O Christmas Tree • Silent Night

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Steve Tyrell

Deck the Halls Celebrate the season with Grammy®-winning vocalist Steve Tyrell and this collection of classic holiday favorites!

Track Listing: Santa Claus is Coming to Town • Baby, It’s Cold Outside (with Jane Monheit) • Frosty the Snowman • Merry Christmas Baby • I’ll Be Home for Christmas • The Christmas Blues • What Are You Doing New Year’s Eve? • Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas • Winter Wonderland • Here Comes Santa Claus • White Christmas • Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer (featuring Clark “Mumbles” Terry) • Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow! • The Christmas Song • This Time of the Year Label: Platinum Legends CD: PNM 56035 Price Code: L (SRP $11.99) Number of Discs: 1 0 d

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George Winston

December [Special Edition] Inspired by the early winter season, this remastered special edition includes two bonus tracks not found on the original release!

Track Listing: Thanksgiving • Rest Your Head • Joy • Prelude • Carol of the Bells • Part One: Snow • Part Two: Midnight • Part Three: Minstrels • Variations on the Kanon by Pachelbel • The Holly and the Ivy • Some Children See Him • Peace • Bonus Tracks: • A Christmas Song • Sleep Baby Mine

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HOLIDAY 2015 Jim Brickman Joy

Featuring both well-known and original Christmas melodies, this holiday offering from the incomparable Jim Brickman presents a traditional Christmas sound that will help liven up the holidays! The disc also features guest vocalists Orla Fallon, John Trones, Amy Sky, and Mark Masri.

Track Listing: Little Drummer Boy • Lights of Christmas • The Twelve Days of Christmas • Shades of White • Jingle Bells • In the Bleak Midwinter • The Greatest Gift of All (Your Love) (feat. Amy Sky & Mark Masri) • Here We Come A-Caroling • It Came Upon a Midnight Clear • Jolly Old St. Nicholas • O Christmas Tree • What Child Is This? • Caroling, Caroling • Christmas Waltz • Oiche Chiúin (Silent Night) (feat. Orla Fallon & John Trones) Label: Reflections CD: RFN 52464 Price Code: L (SRP $11.99) Number of Discs: 1 0 d

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Jim Brickman

Christmas Romance Jim Brickman glides across the keys for 14 festive favorites! Renditions of songs like “Greensleeves” and “O Holy Night” sparkle with elegance and soft beauty, making the perfect backdrop for Christmas Eve festivities. Besides Brickman’s piano, the album also includes the harp of Paul Baker, the violin of David Klinkenberg, and the percussion of Tom Ameen.

I’ll Be Home for Christmas • Winter Wonderland • O Tannenbaum • Snowflake • Canon in G • Silver Bells • O Holy Night • The Holly and the Ivy • Do You Hear What I Hear? • Greensleeves • We Wish You a Merry Christmas • Even Santa Fell in Love • Bonus Tracks: I Saw Three Ships • Silent Night • Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas Label: Reflections CD: RFN 42046 Price Code: L (SRP $11.99) Number of Discs: 1 0 d

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Jim Brickman

Romantic Christmas Fireplace DVD Set a romantic holiday mood with this inviting video of a crackling fireplace, set to intimate Christmas favorites from pianist Jim Brickman. The sound of a fireplace can be added to each song, or played separately. Originally filmed in HD; 16:9 widescreen format.

Featured Songs: Winter Wonderland • O Tannenbaum • Snowflake • Canon in G • Silver Bells • O Holy Night • The Holly and the Ivy • Do You Hear What I Hear? • Greensleeves • We Wish You a Merry Christmas • Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas

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HOLIDAY 2015 Jim Brickman

The Magic of Christmas (Bonus Edition) Celebrate the wonder of the holidays with this festive collection of seasonal favorites from award-winning pianist Jim Brickman, featuring special guests Megan Hilty, Sandi Patty, and a new Christmas recording with Johnny Mathis.

Track Listing: Angels We Have Heard On High • My Favorite Things • We Three Kings • Christmas Time Is Here/O Christmas Tree (feat. Sandi Patty) • Hark! The Herald Angels Sing • What Child Is This? • Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas • Here We Come A-Caroling • The Magic Of Christmas • What Are You Doing New Year’s Eve? • Silent Night • God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen • On A Winter’s Night • Merry Christmas Darling (feat.Megan Hilty) • Sending You A Little Christmas (feat.Johnny Mathis) • BONUS TRACKS: The First Noël • O Come All Ye Faithful

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Olivia Newton-John Christmas Wish

Get into the Christmas spirit with these timeless songs of the season, warmly performed by Grammy®-winning artist Olivia Newton-John. Features special guests Barry Manilow, Jon Secada, Michael McDonald, Jim Brickman, and more!

Track Listing: O Come All Ye Faithful • Angels We Have Heard On High (Interlude) • Every Time It Snows (feat. Jon Secada) • Away In A Manger (Interlude) • We Three Kings • The First Noël (Interlude) • A Mother’s Christmas Wish (feat. Jim Brickman) • Jesu, Joy Of Man’s Desiring (Interlude) • Angels In The Snow • What Child Is This? (Interlude) • Silent Night (feat.

Jann Arden) • O Come, O Come Emmanuel (Interlude) • All Through The Night (feat. Michael McDonald) • Little Drummer Boy (Interlude) • Underneath The Same Sky • O Christmas Tree (Interlude) • Little Star Of Bethlehem • Deck The Halls (Interlude) • Instrument Of Peace (Featuring Marc Jordan) • We Wish You A Merry Christmas (Interlude) • Christmas On My Radio • A Gift Of Love (feat. Barry Manilow)

Label: Somerset CD: SOM 39792 Price Code: J (SRP $9.99) Number of Discs: 1 0 d

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Wynton Marsalis Christmas Jazz Jam

Join the party as jazz master Wynton Marsalis and his 10-piece band breathe new life into these Christmas classics!

Track Listing: Santa Claus Is Coming To Town • Mary Had A Baby • Jingle Bells • Blue Christmas • Go Tell It On The Mountain • O Christmas Tree • O Little Town Of Bethlehem • Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer • The Christmas Song • Good King Wenceslas • Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas • Greensleeves

Label: Somerset CD: SOM 49023 Price Code: J (SRP $9.99) Number of Discs: 1 0 d

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HOLIDAY 2015 Louis Armstrong

Louis Armstrong Christmas Collection Join the seasonal celebration with Louis and special guests Peggy Lee, Ella Fitzgerald, and Mel Tormé. Includes the favorites “Cool Yule” and “What a Wonderful World.”

Label: Somerset CD: SOM 49051 Price Code: J (SRP $9.99) Number of Discs: 1 0 d

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Track Listing: Cool Yule (Louis Armstrong with The Commanders) • I’ve Got My Love To Keep Me Warm (Ella Fitzgerald and Louis Armstrong, feat. Oscar Peterson, Herb Ellis, Ray Brown and Louie Bellson) • ’Zat You, Santa Claus? (Louis Armstrong and The Commanders) • Christmas Night In Harlem (Louis Armstrong) • May Everyday Be Christmas (Louis Jordan) • White Christmas (Louis Armstrong) • It’s Christmas Time Again (Peggy Lee, feat. Jud Conlon’s Rhythmaires) • Winter Wonderland (Louis Armstrong) • The Christmas Song (Chestnuts Roasting On An Open Fire) (Mel Tormé) • Silent Night (Dinah Washington) • Christmas In New Orleans (Louis Armstrong) • Merry Christmas, Baby (Sonny Parker and Lionel Hampton) • A Kiss To Build A Dream On (Louis Armstrong with Sy Oliver’s Orchestra) • Gee Baby Ain’t I Good To You (Ella Fitzgerald and Louis Armstrong, feat. Oscar Peterson, Herb Ellis, Ray Brown and Louie Bellson) • What A Wonderful World (Louis Armstrong’s Orchestra and Chorus)

Ella Fitzgerald

Ella Fitzgerald Christmas Collection Make your spirits bright with this timeless Christmas collection from “The First Lady of Song,” featuring “Sleigh Ride,” “Jingle Bells,” and “Winter Wonderland.”

Track Listing: Sleigh Ride • Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow! • Jingle Bells • Winterwonderland • Santa Claus Is Coming To Town • Frosty The Snowman • Rudolph The RedNosed Reindeer • Christmas Island • White Christmas • The Christmas Song • Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas • We Three Kings Of Orient Are/O Little Town Of Bethlehem • Good Morning Blues • The Secret Of Christmas • What Are You Doing New Year’s Eve? Label: Somerset CD: SOM 49055 Price Code: J (SRP $9.99) Number of Discs: 1 0 d

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Ella Fitzgerald & Louis Armstrong

Ella Fitzgerald & Louis Armstrong Christmas Collection Swing into Christmas with this collection of Yuletide classics from the legendary Ella Fitzgerald and Louis Armstrong!

Track Listing: I’ve Got My Love To Keep Me Warm (Ella Fitzgerald & Louis Armstrong) • Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow! (Ella Fitzgerald) • Baby It’s Cold Outside (Ella Fitzgerald & Louis Jordan) • Cool Yule (Louis Armstrong & The Commanders) • Santa Claus Is Coming To Town (Ella Fitzgerald) • Sleigh Ride (Ella Fitzgerald) • White Christmas (Louis Armstrong) • Winter Wonderland (Ella Fitzgerald) • The Christmas Song (Ella Fitzgerald) • Christmas In New Orleans (Louis Armstrong) • Christmas Island (Ella Fitzgerald) • Frosty The Snowman (Ella Fitzgerald) • ’Zat You, Santa Claus? (Louis Armstrong & The Commanders) • Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer (Ella Fitzgerald) • What Are You Doing New Year’s Eve? (Ella Fitzgerald)

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HOLIDAY 2015 Celebrate Christmas with Bing Crosby and these best-loved hits of the holiday season, also featuring Ella Fitzgerald, David Bowie, and Peggy Lee! Track Listing: White Christmas • Deck the Halls • Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer (with Ella Fitzgerald) • Silent Night • Sleigh Ride • Little Drummer Boy (with David Bowie) • Jingle Bells • Adeste Fideles • A Marshmallow World • Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow! • I’ll Be Home for Christmas • Here Comes Santa Claus (with Peggy Lee) • White World of Winter • The Christmas Song • Just What I Wanted for Christmas • Santa Claus Is Coming to Town • It’s Christmas Time Again • The Secret of Christmas

Bing Crosby

Christmas Favorites Label: Reflections CD: RFN 55580 Price Code: L (SRP $11.99) Number of Discs: 1

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CD: Christmas Hits Celebrate the holidays with a collection of this legendary crooner’s most iconic Christmas songs!

Track Listing: It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas • Here Comes Santa Claus • That Christmas Feeling • A Marshmallow World • White Christmas • Santa Claus Is Coming to Town • Sleigh Bell Serenade • The Christmas Song • Sleigh Ride • Mele Kalikimaka • Silver Bells • You’re All I Want for Christmas • Christmas in Killarney • I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day • I’ll Be Home for Christmas DVD: Fireplace Crackling fireplace sounds, plus a 10-song Bing Crosby soundtrack!

Featured Songs: The First Noel • God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen • Adeste Fideles (O Come All Ye Faithful) • Deck the Halls/Away in a Manger/I Saw Three Ships • Jingle Bells • Twelve Days of Christmas • Silent Night • Good King Wenceslas/We Three Kings/Angels We Have Heard on High • O Fir Tree Dark • Ave Maria

Bing Crosby

Christmas by the Fire Label: Avalon CD+DVD: AVL 56034 Price Code: Q (SRP $15.99) Number of Discs: 2

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HOLIDAY 2015 Entertain in style with this special set that includes a Christmas jazz CD plus a spiral-bound book of 20 recipes and four holiday menu plans!

Track Listing: Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas • Santa Baby • Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow! • Christmas Time Is Here • White Christmas • It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year • I’ll Be Home for Christmas • We Three Kings • Winter Wonderland • What Child Is This? • My Favorite Things • God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen • Silent Night

Music & Cuisine: Christmas Entertaining (CD & Recipe Book) Label: Avalon CD: AVL 50278 Price Code: J (SRP $9.99) Number of Discs: 1 0 d

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Commemorate baby’s first Christmas with this collectible set featuring a soothing holiday lullaby CD and a keepsake photo frame ornament.

Track Listing: Little Drummer Boy • O Holy Night • Do You Hear What I Hear? • Silent Night • Carol of the Bells • Still, Still, Still • In the Bleak Midwinter • Angels We Have Heard on High • The Holly and the Ivy • Silver and Gold • What Child Is This? • The First Noel • It Came Upon a Midnight Clear • Hark! the Herald Angels Sing • Away in a Manger

Baby’s First Christmas

(CD & Keepsake Ornament) Label: Avalon CD: AVL 58533 Price Code: J (SRP $9.99) Number of Discs: 1 0 d

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HOLIDAY 2015 Various Artists Hey Santa Claus!

Hop on Santa’s sleigh and celebrate the season with Christmas classics from the ’50s and ’60s!

Track Listing: Santa Claus Is Coming to Town: Johnny Mercer & The Pied Pipers • It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas: Bing Crosby • Frosty the Snowman: Ella Fitzgerald • Jingle Bell Rock: Bobby Helms • Zat You, Santa Claus?: Louis Armstrong • Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer: Dean Martin • Ring Those Christmas Bells: Peggy Lee • Little Saint Nick: The Beach Boys • White Christmas: The Platters • Hey Santa Claus: The Moonglows • What Christmas Means to Me: Stevie Wonder • Run Rudolph Run: Chuck Berry • Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree: Brenda Lee • The Christmas Song: Mel Tormé • A Holly Jolly Christmas: Burl Ives Label: Reflections CD: RFN 51605 Price Code: L (SRP $11.99) Number of Discs: 1

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Various Artists Christmas Cheer

Raise a glass of Christmas cheer and celebrate with this collection of holiday hits from the original artists.

Track Listing: Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!: Frank Sinatra • Mele Kalikimaka: Bing Crosby & The Andrews Sisters • I’ve Got My Love to Keep Me Warm: Tony Bennett (duet with Antonia Bennett) • Santa Baby: Eartha Kitt • Blue Christmas: Elvis Presley • Christmas Island: Kristin Chenoweth • Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas: Michael Bolton • Happy Holiday: Peggy Lee • Sleigh Ride: Ella Fitzgerald • The Christmas Song (Chestnuts Roasting on an Open Fire): Johnny Mathis • I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus: Jessica Simpson • Shake Hands with Santa Claus: Louis Prima • Marshmallow World: Raúl Malo • Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree: Cyndi Lauper • What Are You Doing New Year’s Eve?: Bette Midler

Label: Platinum Legends CD: PNM 58809 Price Code: J (SRP $9.99) Number of Discs: 1

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Zat You, Santa Claus?

CD: ’Zat You, Santa Claus?: Louis Armstrong & The Commanders • A Holly Jolly Christmas: Burl Ives • Santa Baby: Eartha Kitt • It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas: Bing Crosby • Sleigh Ride: Ella Fitzgerald • Jingle Bell Rock: Bobby Helms • Christmas Island: The Andrews Sisters • Cool Yule: Louis Armstrong & The Commanders • Here Comes Santa Claus: The Mills Brothers • Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree: Brenda Lee • Jingle Bells: Wayne Newton • The Christmas Song: Mel Tormé • Mele Kalikimaka: Bing Crosby & The Andrews Sisters • Santa Claus Is Coming to Town: Patti Page • The Little Drummer Boy: Harry Simeone Chorale • I’ve Got My Love to Keep Me Warm: Billie Holiday • A Marshmallow World: Dean Martin • Ring Those Christmas Bells: Peggy Lee DVD: Fireplace: a festive fireplace with three soundtracks: Christmas Piano, Classical Relaxation, or Crackling Fireplace. Originally filmed in HD; 16:9 widescreen format.

Label: Somerset CD+DVD: SOM 59372 Price Code: 2E (SRP $15.99) Number of Discs: 1

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HOLIDAY 2015 Various Artists

Keep Calm & Christmas On Keep calm during the holiday season with this collection of instrumental and vocal Christmas favorites.

37 Tracks Include: Angels We Have Heard on High • Good King Wenceslas • Cantique De Noel (O Holy Night) • What Child is This? • Ave Maria • The Nutcracker, Op. 71a: I. – Miniature Overture • O Little Town of Bethlehem • O Tannenbaum • Away In a Manger • The Nutcracker, Op. 71a: II. March • Coventry Carol • It Came Upon a Midnight Clear • Overture and Suite: Christmas Eve – Ovsyen and Kolyada Procession • The Nutcracker, Op. 71: Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy • Concerto Grosso in G Minor, Op. 6 No. 8 “Christmas Concerto VI” Pastoral Ad Libitum: Largo • We Three Kings • White Christmas • The Nutcracker, Op. 71a: VIII. Waltz of the Flowers • Still Nacht (Silent Night) • and more

Label: Avalon CD: AVL 60286 Price Code: J (SRP $9.99) Number of Discs: 2 0 d

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Various Artists

Celebrate Me Home Celebrate a cozy Christmas at home with these soft-rock holiday hits performed by the original artists.

Track Listing: Celebrate Me Home: Kenny Loggins • Same Old Lang Syne: Dan Fogelberg • Happy X-Mas (War Is Over): Carly Simon • White Christmas/Winter Wonderland: Michael McDonald • River: Linda Ronstadt • Joy to the World: Jewel • O Come All Ye Faithful: Amy Grant • The First Noël: Natalie Cole • Christmas Through Your Eyes: Gloria Estefan • Christmas Time Is Here: Al Jarreau • Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!: Chicago • Little Saint Nick: Sugar Ray • GrownUp Christmas List: B.J. Thomas • Silent Night: America Label: Somerset CD: SOM 57132 Price Code: J (SRP $9.99) Number of Discs: 1 0 d

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Under the Mistletoe Set the mood for a festive holiday season with these Christmas classics performed by the original artists.

Track Listing: Sleigh Ride: Ella Fitzgerald • Santa Baby: Eartha Kitt • Mistletoe: Colbie Caillat • All I Want for Christmas is You: Lady Antebellum • I’ve Got My Love to Keep Me Warm: Billie Holiday • Let it Snow! Let it Snow! Let it Snow!: Lena Horne • Mele Kalikimaka: Bing Crosby & The Andrews Sisters • I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus: Jessica Simpson • Shimmy Down the Chimney (Fill Up My Stocking): Allison Krauss • A Marshmallow World: Raul Malo • Winter Wonderland: Dean Martin • You’re All I Want for Christmas: Bing Crosby • Merry Christmas Baby: Sheryl Crow • A Snowglobe Christmas: Pink Martini • What Are You Doing New Year’s Eve?: Diana Krall with the Clayton-Hamilton Jazz Orchestra

Label: Platinum Legends CD: PNM 60289 Price Code: L (SRP $11.99) Number of Discs: 1 0 d

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HOLIDAY 2015 HOLIDAY SING-ALONGS, CHRISTMAS FAVORITES, AND SOOTHING CAROLS FROM THE AWARD-WINNING FISHER-PRICE™ MUSIC SERIES

Label: Fisher-Price CD: FPR 52275 Price Code: N (SRP $12.99) Number of Discs: 1 0

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Track Listing: Jingle Bells • Santa Claus Is Coming to Town • O Christmas Tree • I Want a Hippopotamus for Christmas • Jingle Bell Rock • Deck the Halls • Little Drummer Boy • Dig That Crazy Santa Claus • Christmas Don’t Be Late • Little Saint Nick • Run, Run Rudolph • It Came Upon a Midnight Clear • Ding Dong Merrily on High • Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree • Up on the Housetop • Marshmallow World • Takin’ Care of Christmas

Track Listing: Joy to the World • The First Noël • O Come All Ye Faithful • Hark! The Herald Angels Sing • God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen • Angels We Have Heard on High • Go Tell It on the Mountain • Carol of the Bells • O Come, O Come Emmanuel • We Three Kings • Away in a Manger • It Came Upon a Midnight Clear • Deck the Halls • Good King Wenceslas • O Christmas Tree • Silent Night • What Child Is This? • Do You Hear What I Hear? • Ding Dong Merrily on High • We Wish You a Merry Christmas

Jingle Bell Rock

Joy to the World

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Track Listing: Jingle Bell Rock • I Want a Hippopotamus for Christmas • It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas • Do You Hear What I Hear? • Frosty the Snowman • Carol of the Bells • We Need a Little Christmas • Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer • I’ll Be Home for Christmas • Here Comes Santa Claus • The Christmas Song • I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus • Jingle Bells • O Christmas Tree • Deck the Halls • What Child Is This? • O Little Town of Bethlehem • A Holly Jolly Christmas • Winter Wonderland • Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas

Track Listing: Away in a Manger • It Came Upon a Midnight Clear • O Come All Ye Faithful • The Christmas Song • We Three Kings • I’ll Be Home for Christmas • Do You Hear What I Hear? • O Little Town of Bethlehem • What Child Is This? • O Christmas Tree • Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas • The First Noël • Silent Night

Kids’ Christmas: Holiday Sing-Along

First Noel: Christmas Lullabies

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HOLIDAY 2015 Make the holidays even more joyful with Fisher-Price™ board books! Featuring classic stories and new favorites, these bright, easy-to-grip books are created to help make learning fun with entertaining takes on essential developmental concepts.

Label: Fisher-Price BOOK: FPR 58759 Price Code: E (SRP $7.99) Number of Discs: 1 0 d

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Make counting fun for your little one with this treasured Christmas classic.

Make bedtime magical this Christmas Eve with a timeless tale of a visit from St. Nick.

12 Days of Christmas: Learning to Count

‘Twas the Night Before Christmas

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Guess who’s who at the zoo with this animal discovery book.

Make learning fun for your little one with this colorful first-words collection.

Who’s Who at the Zoo

Baby’s First Words

FISHER-PRICE and associated trademarks are owned by and used under license from Mattel. ©2014 Mattel. All Rights Reserved.

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HOLIDAY 2015 Superstarz Holiday Hitz

Get into the holiday spirit with these upbeat Christmas favorites performed by the Superstarz kids.

Track Listing: Santa Claus Is Coming to Town • It’s a Marshmallow World • The Christmas Song • Last Christmas • Frosty the Snowman • 2000 Miles • Someday at Christmas • Christmas (Baby Please Come Home) • Best Time of the Year • Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow! • Wonderful Christmastime • Christmas Time • Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer • Silver Bells • What Christmas Means to Me • Merry Christmas, Baby

Label: Somerset CD: SOM 56948 Price Code: J (SRP $9.99) Number of Discs: 1 0 d

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Christmas Party Mix Celebrate the season with Christmas hits performed by the Superstarz kids!

Track Listing: Jingle Bell Rock • All I Want for Christmas Is You • White Christmas • Santa Claus Lane • Do They Know It’s Christmas • My Only Wish This Year • Do You Hear What I Hear • Why Doesn’t Santa Like Me? • Welcome Christmas • Run Rudolph Run • This Christmas • Winter Wonderland • Sleigh Ride • Happy Xmas (War Is Over) • The Greatest Time of Year • Last Christmas • Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree

Label: Reflections CD: RFN 48300 Price Code: J (SRP $9.99) Number of Discs: 1 0 d

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Christmas Party Hitz!

Jingle all the way through the holidays with this compilation of the greatest Christmas hits from the Superstarz kids.

DISC ONE: Santa Claus Is Coming to Town • A Marshmallow World • The Christmas Song • Last Christmas • Frosty the Snowman • 2000 Miles • Someday at Christmas • Christmas (Baby Please Come Home) • Best Time of the Year • Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow! • Wonderful Christmastime • Christmas Time • Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer • Silver Bells • What Christmas Means to Me • Merry Christmas, Baby • DISC TWO: Jingle Bell Rock • All I Want for Christmas Is You • White Christmas • Santa Claus Lane • Do They Know It’s Christmas • My Only Wish This Year • Do You Hear What I Hear • Why Doesn’t Santa Like Me? • Welcome Christmas • Run Rudolph Run • This Christmas • Winter Wonderland • Sleigh Ride • Happy Xmas (War Is Over)

Label: Reflections CD: RFN 55584 Price Code: L (SRP $11.99) Number of Discs: 2 0 d

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HOLIDAY 2015

TOP HOLIDAY SELLERS FROM ALLEGRO MEDIA GROUP

THE PERENNIAL BEST-SELLER, WITH SUPERSTAR GUESTS INCLUDING

James Taylor Alison Krauss Yo-Yo Ma Chris Thile Renee Fleming Jane Monheit and Steve Wariner!

“BEST OF” LISTS Wall Street Journal Los Angeles Times Boston Globe New York Post

Mark O’Connor

An Appalachian Christmas Label: OMAC Records CD: OMC 16 Price Code: J (SRP $9.99) Number of Discs: 1

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Bluegrass Chart Classical Album Chart Classical Crossover Chart

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2015 TOUR OF “AN APPALACHIAN CHRISTMAS” December 2 – Hays, KS December 4 – Clemson, SC December 6 – Washington, DC December 7 – Knoxville, TN December 9 – Marion, IL December 11 – Lexington, KY December 12 – Pasadena, CA December 15 – Santa Ana, CA December 16 – San Francisco, CA December 18 – Boise, ID December 19 – Seattle, WA December 22 – Portland, OR

“Elegant.”

Boston Globe

“Heavenly.”

Associated Press

Various Artists A Fresh Batch of Cookies

John Sheridan Hooray for Christmas!

Label: Arbors Records CD: ARB 19201 Price Code: I (SRP $10.99) Number of Discs: 1

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Sweeten your holiday season with this tasty collection of jazz treats — freshly-baked holiday classics sure to appeal to your appetite for hot jazz and cool licks!

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John Sheridan leads a group of jazz greats — including the incomparable cornet player Warren Vache and stellar vocalist Rebecca Kilgore — through 13 rarely-recorded Christmas tunes.

HOLIDAY 2015 Clemencic Consort Christmas in Old Austria

Apollo’s Fire Sacrum Mysterium: A Celtic Christmas Vespers

Label: Arte Nova CD: ANO 885080 Price Code: D (SRP $6.99) Number of Discs: 1

Label: AVIE Records CD+DVD: AVR 2269 Price Code: 2I (SRP $21.99) Number of Discs: 2

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With the sound of carols and music from the 16 and 17 centuries, this program brings Advent and Christmas to life just as they were experienced in Old Austria. th

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Apollo’s Fire’s hugely popular Celtic Christmas program! With the Gaelic words “Oikan ayns Bethlehem,” a procession is launched, and a haunting Christmas journey unfolds.

Apollo’s Fire Handel’s Messiah

New York Polyphony I Sing the Birth

Label: AVIE Records CD+DVD: AVR 2208 Price Code: 3I (SRP $32.99) Number of Discs: 3

Label: AVIE Records CD: AVR 2141 Price Code: Q (SRP $15.99) Number of Discs: 1

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Jeannette Sorrell and Apollo’s Fire celebrate the holiday season with a unique release of Handel’s Messiah, a three-disc set presenting a dramatic approach that explores the work as Handel intended.

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“Beautifully sung, imaginatively programmed effort … ravishing … offers pleasures too numerous to mention here.” — Classics Today

Northern Sinfonia Rejoice! Christmas at the Sage Gateshead

David Friesen & Jeannie Hoffman The Spirit of Christmas

Label: AVIE Records CD: AVR 2244 Price Code: Q (SRP $15.99) Number of Discs: 1

Label: Burnside Records CD: BCD 9 Price Code: J (SRP $9.99) Number of Discs: 1

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This festive live recording features something for everyone — traditional carols, popular tunes, and modern favorites — making it the perfect stocking filler for family and friends.

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“A jazz-intensive album of holiday favorites … a nice Christmas album for jazz fans who want a good combination of new and classic songs for the next holiday season.” — All Music Guide, HHHH

John Fahey The John Fahey Christmas Album

Bob McGrath Christmas Sing Along

Label: Burnside Records CD: BCD 4 Price Code: J (SRP $9.99) Number of Discs: 1

Label: Bob’s Kids Music CD: BOB 1803 Price Code: N (SRP $12.99) Number of Discs: 1

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In what ultimately proved to be the last Christmas album he would record before his death in 2001, guitarist extraordinaire John Fahey left us with the ultimate gift.

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This beloved classic features 15 pop Christmas songs with backing from world-class musicians (including members of the Blues Brothers Band and the New York Pops).

HOLIDAY 2015 Quink Vocal Ensemble A un nino llorando

Fred Penner Christmastime

Label: Challenge Classics CD: CHR 72306 Price Code: Q (SRP $15.99) Number of Discs: 1

Label: Casablanca Kids CD: CKI 42017 Price Code: D (SRP $6.99) Number of Discs: 1

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A historically accurate, vivid, and listenable collection of Christmas songs from the Renaissance to modern times sung by a famous Dutch vocal quintet.

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A musical experience for all ages takes you around the world, celebrating holiday music in English, French, German, Spanish, Latin, and Ukrainian.

Cappella Romana When Augustus Reigned: Christmas Music from the Byzantine Tradition

Cappella Romana Kontakion on the Nativity of Christ

Label: Cappella Romana CD: CPE 502 Price Code: T (SRP $14.99) Number of Discs: 1

Label: Cappella Romana CD: CPE 405 Price Code: P (SRP $16.99) Number of Discs: 1

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Cappella Romana’s CD for Christmas and Epiphany features both contemporary a cappella choral works and medieval chant for the feasts of the Nativity and Epiphany.

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American composer Richard Toensing creates a vibrant musical synthesis of East and West with new settings of ancient Orthodox Christmas texts.

The Sixteen Sacred Music: A Christmas History

Handel and Haydn Society Joy to the World: An American Christmas

Label: CORO DVD: CRO 16094 Price Code: Q (SRP $15.99) Number of Discs: 1

Label: CORO CD: CRO 16117 Price Code: Q (SRP $15.99) Number of Discs: 1

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On the BBC’s groundbreaking TV series, The Sixteen and Simon Russell Beale explore the history of Christmas music!

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This special disc, recorded at WGBH studios in Boston, features an eclectic selection including both traditional carols, and Christmas motets by Charles Ives and James Bassi.

The Sixteen Handel: Messiah

The Sixteen Palestrina Volume 4

Label: CORO CD: CRO 16062 Price Code: 2N (SRP $25.99) Number of Discs: 3

Label: CORO CD: CRO 16114 Price Code: Q (SRP $15.99) Number of Discs: 1

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This special set from The Sixteen, one of the most celebrated ensembles in the world, includes “Arrival of the Queen of Sheba.”

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This album features a selection of Palestrina’s music for Christmas including his largely unknown masterpiece, the Missa O magnum mysterium.

HOLIDAY 2015 The Sixteen Palestrina Volume 2

The Sixteen Selva morale e spirituale

Label: CORO CD: CRO 16105 Price Code: Q (SRP $15.99) Number of Discs: 1

Label: CORO CD: CRO 16087 Price Code: Q (SRP $15.99) Number of Discs: 1

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This second volume in the series is based around Palestrina’s glorious antiphon for Christmas Day, Hodie Christus natus est.

The composer’s impact on sacred music is second to none.

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Next to his Vespers of 1610, the Selva morale e spirituale of 1641 is Monteverdi’s most significant and virtuosic collection.

The Sixteen A Traditional Christmas Carol Collection

Capitol Steps Barackin’ Around the Christmas Tree

Label: CORO CD: CRO 16043 Price Code: Q (SRP $15.99) Number of Discs: 1

Label: Capitol Steps CD: CTL SR 102309 Price Code: G (SRP $8.99) Number of Discs: 1

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A collection of well-loved traditional Christmas carols perfect for creating a warm seasonal atmosphere.

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A special Christmas release from the funniest group in Washington! Members of the Capitol Steps have worked in Congressional offices and represent years of House and Senate staff experience.

Viva Girls A Viva Girls Christmas

Ellis Marsalis A New Orleans Christmas Carol

Label: Domo Records CD: DMR 73132 Price Code: B (SRP $4.99) Number of Discs: 1

Label: Elm Records CD: ELM 19790 Price Code: Q (SRP $15.99) Number of Discs: 1

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Viva Girls present a unique East-meets-West twist somewhere between classical and pop music on their U.S. musical debut, A Viva Girls Christmas.

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A nice, fun, Christmas album that represents the holiday season and is great for the whole family, featuring familiar Christmas songs.

Various Artists An Esperanza Family Christmas Album

Various Artists The Magic of Christmas

Label: Lifestyles CD: EPZ 1000 Price Code: L (SRP $11.99) Number of Discs: 1

Label: Global Journey CD: GJR 3634 Price Code: L (SRP $11.99) Number of Discs: 1

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Seventeen Christmas classics featuring Grammy Award winners Carlos Santana, Luciano Pavarotti, and Jose Carreras as well as Latin Grammy® winners Marcos Witt, Julissa, and Alejandro Sanz.

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A feast of traditional Christmas music that will capture the spirit of the season! Part of the Global Journey Holiday Collection, this new release features 55 minutes of great Christmas music.

HOLIDAY 2015 Various Artists Angel Dreams

Boann’s Clan Celtic Christmas

Label: Global Journey CD: GJR 3729 Price Code: L (SRP $11.99) Number of Discs: 1

Label: Global Journey CD: GJR 3654 Price Code: Q (SRP $15.99) Number of Discs: 1

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A wonderful album of subtle nuance which will enchant and relax in equal measure features beautiful flute melodies that leave a lasting feeling of serenity.

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Subtle Celtic undertones and exquisite vocals capture the magic of Christmas! Traditional Celtic tunes and old favorites with a Celtic accent give Christmas a Celtic flavor this year!

Pat Boone Family Christmas

Pat Boone The True Spirit of Christmas

Label: The Gold Label CD: GLD 1001 Price Code: G (SRP $8.99) Number of Discs: 1

Label: The Gold Label CD: GLD 8103 Price Code: T (SRP $14.99) Number of Discs: 1

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Pat Boone and his family share a collection of classic Christmas songs that captures the magic of this very special time of year.

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A dynamic Christmas album that takes you on a journey from whimsical and fun tunes, to heartwarming and moving songs.

Sha Na Na Rockin’ Christmas

Wayne Watson King of Kings

Label: The Gold Label CD: GLD 2105 Price Code: T (SRP $14.99) Number of Discs: 1

Label: The Gold Label CD: GLD 8141 Price Code: T (SRP $14.99) Number of Discs: 1

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This is a holiday must-have that will bring excitement to every holiday party — the perfect stocking stuffer for kids and doo-woppers alike!

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A soothing and elegant Christmas album with a beautiful, contemporary smooth jazz twist from Dove Award winner and Grammy® nominee Wayne Watson.

Various Artists Shades of Christmas

Debby Boone Home for Christmas

Label: The Gold Label CD: GLD 82052 Price Code: N (SRP $12.99) Number of Discs: 1

Label: The Gold Label CD: GLD 8110 Price Code: G (SRP $8.99) Number of Discs: 1

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A diverse group of the best jazz musicians in L.A. and beyond come together to create this innovative collection of Christmas favorites with an international jazz flair!

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The signature Christmas album for any Debby Boone fan! The song list features 11 Christmas favorites, including “Silent Night” and “White Christmas,” plus a duet with Rosemary Clooney.

HOLIDAY 2015 Various Artists Stagecoach Santa

Gary U.S. Bonds Christmas Is ON!

Label: The Gold Label DVD: GLD 8151 Price Code: F (SRP $9.98) Number of Discs: 1

Label: G.L.A. Records CD: GUS 1002 Price Code: R (SRP $17.99) Number of Discs: 1

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This touching film about hope, compassion, and holiday enjoyment touches on the hardships of life, and how they can be overcome by believing miracles can happen.

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On the first holiday CD of his career, Gary U.S. Bonds turns up the heat and, as usual, brings the party!

Sunita Staneslow White Christmas in Jerusalem

Various Artists The Feast of Chanukah

Label: Hataklit CD: HKT 9433 Price Code: T (SRP $14.99) Number of Discs: 1

Label: Hataklit CD: HKT 9384 Price Code: T (SRP $14.99) Number of Discs: 1

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Sunita Staneslow has played in concert halls and pubs from New Zealand to Tel Aviv. She specializes in both Jewish and Celtic music.

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Chanukah songs for the holidays! These songs speak of both the valor and the fun associated with this holiday, and feature vocals in both Hebrew and English.

Hallé Orchestra Christmas Classics

Christian Forshaw Midwinter

Label: Hallé CD: HLE 7504 Price Code: P (SRP $16.99) Number of Discs: 1

Label: Integra CD: ITG 1003 Price Code: J (SRP $9.99) Number of Discs: 1

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This Hallé recording includes a wealth of Christmas favorites, under the direction of BAFTA award-winning conductor and composer Carl Davis.

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From saxophone player Christian Forshaw comes a stirring collection of hymns and carols that includes a marching sound with a tinge of Mediterranean.

Original NBC TV Cast A Christmas Carol: The Musical

Halie Loren & Matt Treder Many Times, Many Ways: A Holiday Collection

Label: Jay Records CD: JAY 1386 Price Code: R (SRP $17.99) Number of Discs: 1

Label: Justin Time Records CD: JTR 8553 Price Code: Q (SRP $15.99) Number of Discs: 1

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Dickens’ classic tale presented by an all-star cast including Kelsey Grammer, Jason Alexander, Jennifer Love Hewitt, Jesse L. Martin, Jane Krakowski, Geraldine Chaplin, and Edward Gower!

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A solid holiday collection, including standards and originals, indispensable for Christmas listening! On this intimate holiday album, Halie Loren’s silky voice shines.

HOLIDAY 2015 Oliver Jones, Ranee Lee & Montreal Jubilation Gospel Choir A Celebration in Time

Various Artists Justin Time for Christmas

Label: Justin Time Records CD: JTR 234 Price Code: Q (SRP $15.99) Number of Discs: 1

Label: Justin Time Records CD: JTR 75 Price Code: Q (SRP $15.99) Number of Discs: 1

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Consisting of standards and new compositions, the performances here are spellbinding — sure to become both an instant classic and a solid retail item!

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Justin Time’s first compilation of acclaimed seasonal music features Diana Krall’s first holiday recording as well as jazz heavyweights and legends Paul Bley and David Murray.

Various Artists Justin Time for Christmas Vol. 2

Various Artists Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas

Label: Justin Time Records CD: JTR 113 Price Code: Q (SRP $15.99) Number of Discs: 1

Label: Justin Time Records CD: JTR 245 Price Code: Q (SRP $15.99) Number of Discs: 1

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An unusual record blending jazz, blues, and gospel features one of Diana Krall’s first seasonal recordings (“Jingle Bells”) and a marvelous duet between Ranee Lee and the late Ray Brown.

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A beautiful new seasonal collection from Canada’s premier jazz label, sure to become a holiday favorite! Features Hilary Kole, Oliver Jones, Ranee Lee, Diana Krall, and the late Hank Jones.

Susie Arioli Christmas Dreaming

Randy Klein Piano Christmas

Label: Jazzheads CD: JZH 1194 Price Code: R (SRP $17.99) Number of Discs: 1

Label: Jazzheads CD: JZH 1149 Price Code: Q (SRP $15.99) Number of Discs: 1

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Christmas Dreaming evokes the true essence of the holiday season: purity, filled with joy and love! This NPR darling’s vocal delivery is ear candy to jazz radio!

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A gentle instrumental album of Christmas standards featuring beautifully played piano interpretations for quiet evenings of contemplation.

Megan McClannan Reardon Dreams of Christmas

Winter Wonderettes Winter Wonderettes

Label: LML Music CD: LML 278 Price Code: Q (SRP $15.99) Number of Discs: 1

Label: LML Music CD: LML 255 Price Code: Q (SRP $15.99) Number of Discs: 1

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Megan McClannan Reardon breathes new life into hidden holiday gems previously performed by industry icons such as Stevie Wonder and Frank Sinatra.

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This sequel to the hit off-Broadway musical The Marvelous Wonderettes features holiday classics, plus a few rare treasures, all in the Wonderettes’ signature four-part harmonies!

HOLIDAY 2015 Russ Lorenson What I Want for Christmas

Kevin Koelbl This Is Christmas Time

Label: LML Music CD: LML 211 Price Code: Q (SRP $15.99) Number of Discs: 1

Label: LML Music CD: LML 219 Price Code: Q (SRP $15.99) Number of Discs: 1

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Skip the Christmas caroling this year and slide in this holiday CD featuring songs by Irving Berlin, Johnny Mercer, Jule Styne, Sammy Cahn, and Frank Loesser.

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A collection of Christmas classics that includes duets with Heidi Godt (Broadway’s Mamma Mia) and LML recording artist and Broadway star Tami Tappan Damiano.

Elysian Singers of London The Spirit of Christmas Present

Nancy LaMott Just in Time for Christmas

Label: Meridian Records CD: MER 84601 Price Code: R (SRP $17.99) Number of Discs: 1

Label: Midder Music CD: MID 4 Price Code: Q (SRP $15.99) Number of Discs: 1

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An imaginative collection of Christmas-themed carols, all created in the 21st century, performed by one of the UK’s best loved choirs.

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The only Christmas CD by the late, great Nancy LaMott contains classics as well as beautiful, unusual songs you’ve never heard before.

Martin Best Ensemble Thys Yool: A Medieval Christmas

Kevin Bowyer Christmas Organ Music

Label: Nimbus Records CD: NIM 5137 Price Code: J (SRP $9.99) Number of Discs: 1

Label: Nimbus Records CD: NIM 7711 Price Code: J (SRP $9.99) Number of Discs: 1

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A four-part program of medieval music moves through nativity songs toward the point at which Christian and Pagan traditions come together.

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An excellent disc from one of the world’s most accomplished concert organists.

Christ Church Cathedral Choir Make We Joy

Choir of St John’s College Advent Carols from St. Johns

Label: Nimbus Records CD: NIM 7021 Price Code: J (SRP $9.99) Number of Discs: 1

Label: Nimbus Records CD: NIM 5414 Price Code: Q (SRP $15.99) Number of Discs: 1

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Music by Holst and Walton provides “[a] must for Yuletide music in the air.” — San Francisco Chronicle

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For lovers of British carol services, Christmas is virtually synonymous with Cambridge. This service blends traditional plainsong antiphons, carols, and readings.

HOLIDAY 2015 Jean Claude LaMarre It’s Christmas

Nadja Salerno-Sonnenberg Merry

Label: Nu Lite Entertainment DVD: NLE 1016 Price Code: V (SRP $19.98) Number of Discs: 1

Label: NSS Music CD: NSS 5 Price Code: Q (SRP $15.99) Number of Discs: 1

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In this tale of “Xmas in the hood,” Santa must rely on his friends who have faith in the holiday spirit to save him before Christmas ends.

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This bold, innovative recording of holiday favorites presents an inspired interpretation of the Christmas spirit as never before heard, from with renowned violinist Nadja Salerno-Sonnenberg.

The Outback Singers Christmas in Australia

Norland Wind December Journey

Label: Aim Trading Co. CD: AIM 1601 Price Code: J (SRP $9.99) Number of Discs: 1

Label: Alula Records CD: ALU 3001 Price Code: J (SRP $9.99) Number of Discs: 1

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It’s impossible not to enjoy these songs from famous Australian choral group The Outback Singers, featuring classic Christmas hits as well as favorite hymns.

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Traditional styles from Ireland, Scotland, England, and more infuse this Celtic/Scandinavian collection of sweet melodies, lofty airs, and spirited dances and songs.

Luciano Pavarotti A Passion for Pavarotti: The Christmas Album

Buselli-Wallarab Jazz Orchestra Carol of the Bells

Label: Opera d’Oro CD: OPD 6008 Price Code: D (SRP $6.99) Number of Discs: 1

Label: Owl Studios CD: OWL 101 Price Code: Q (SRP $15.99) Number of Discs: 1

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This stunning holiday-themed album features famed tenor Luciano Pavarotti performing holiday favorites such as “O Holy Night,” “Ave Maria,” “Adeste Fidelis,” and “Stille Nacht (Silent Night).”

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A true holiday classic featuring the unmistakable vocals of Everett Greene, listed as one of 2007’s “12 Discs of Christmas”

by Jazziz magazine.

Monika Herzig Peace On Earth

Various Artists Christmas around the World

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Label: Playasound CD: PLS 64002 Price Code: O (SRP $13.99) Number of Discs: 1

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A collection of holiday classics mixed with fun and clever holiday originals sure to delight everyone.

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Sixteen traditional Christmas songs recorded in different countries! This album is full of love and tenderness, open to cultures around the world.

HOLIDAY 2015 Various Artists Christmas Moods

Winter Dreams The Panpipe Sounds of Christmas

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Label: REL Records CD: REL 505 Price Code: O (SRP $13.99) Number of Discs: 1

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The best way to enjoy the festive season is to be in the right mood! Capture the feeling of “goodwill to all people” with these wonderful, festive Christmas tunes.

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Beautifully performed and recorded, The Panpipe Sounds of Christmas is an album destined to remain in your collection forever, to play and enjoy each festive season.

Paisley Abbey Choir Christmas Carol Concert

Susie Tallman A Child’s Christmas

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Label: Rock Me Baby Records CD: RMB 91009 Price Code: N (SRP $12.99) Number of Discs: 1

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Join the Choir in the historic splendor of Paisley Abbey as they gather by candlelight to sing some of the most beloved, festive seasonal carols.

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More than an hour of fun and festive holiday songs, beautifully arranged carols, merriment, and stories sung by award-winning artist Susie Tallman and her musical friends.

Royal Philharmonic Orchestra The Nutcracker Suite

Red Nativity One Holy Night

Label: Royal Philharmonic Masterworks CD: RPM 28060 Price Code: E (SRP $7.99) Number of Discs: 1

Label: Red Sea Records CD: RSA 1 Price Code: R (SRP $17.99) Number of Discs: 1

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Tchaikovsky’s popular Christmas ballet, presented by the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra conducted by Yuri Simonov!

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Red Nativity includes award-winning artist Brulé, who tours regularly and takes the Red Nativity show on the road every holiday season!

Various Artists A Celtic Christmas

Eve Graham & Sydney Devine A Scottish Christmas Celebration

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Label: Scotdisc CD: SCT 735 Price Code: O (SRP $13.99) Number of Discs: 1

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A Celtic Christmas offers a potpourri of different musical offerings from Ireland, Scotland, Wales, and England, ranging from those that are centuries old to modern compositions.

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Two of Scotland’s most well-known musical personalities performers perform Scottish Christmas classics!

HOLIDAY 2015 Jim Macleod & His Band Hogmanay Party from Blair Castle

Graduale Nobili Britten: A Ceremony of Carols

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Label: Smekkleysa CD: SMK 19 Price Code: U (SRP $19.99) Number of Discs: 1

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A Scottish holiday party recorded live at Blair Castle features well-known Scottish songs and various styles of highland/folk dances.

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This choir, founded in Autumn 2000, is comprised of 24 girls picked from those who have sung with the Lagholtskirkja Graduale Choir. The choir worked on Björk’s album, Biophilia!

Isthmus Brass Isthmus Brass Christmas

Boston Brass The Stan Kenton Christmas Carols

Label: Summit Records CD: SMT 610 Price Code: Q (SRP $15.99) Number of Discs: 1

Label: Summit Records CD: SMT 464 Price Code: R (SRP $17.99) Number of Discs: 1

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Under the direction of brass icon John Stevens, and comprised of the finest professional brass players in the Midwest, Isthmus Brass is Wisconsin’s premier large brass ensemble.

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Merry Stan Kenton Christmas! This unique collection of holiday cheer features the great Christmas charts from the Kenton Band plus two new ones by JD Shaw and Sam Pilafian.

Ann Malcolm Scenes of Christmas

Various Artists Cheery

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Label: Waveform Records CD: WAV 89103 Price Code: Q (SRP $15.99) Number of Discs: 1

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Rarely heard Christmas songs, Cojazz style — something different for a change! Includes “Nino Lindo,” “The Coventry Carol,” “Caroling, Caroling,” and more.

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Music for the celestial season includes familiar songs that everyone will recognize. Formerly used by Amazon as their “hold music” during the holidays.

The Lara Brothers Parang: Caribbean Christmas

Windsbacher Knabenchor Bach: Christmas Oratorio

Label: Winter & Winter CD: WTR 139 Price Code: S (SRP $18.99) Number of Discs: 1

Label: Winter & Winter CD: WTR 189 Price Code: 2O (SRP $27.99) Number of Discs: 2

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The popular folk music “parang,” usually associated with Christmas festivities, includes guitar, claves, box bass, flute, mandolin, and more. A very different holiday album for the adventurous listener!

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The Windsbach Boys Choir and the Munich Bach Soloists must be counted among the most outstanding interpreters of Bach’s Christmas Oratorio!