Over the years I have collected a number of christmas albums from some of my favorite artists and feel an opportunity to share them with the rabble, many of whome may find them as enjoyable as I. These are not your standard Bing Crosby crooner collections (although that boy could sing too) but rather more interesting versions of some standards and some new stuff. Most of these can be previewed at places like Barnes & Noble or Amazon online or in stores, and many can be found with searches on Youtube as well. Enjoy.

Charlie Brown Christmas, by The Vince Guaraldi Trio (yes the music from the Charlie Brown Christmas movie we all remember from our perpetual youth)
We Three Kings, by The Roches ( a group of singing sisters with both classical and funky talents)
At Christmas, by James Taylor (yes that James Taylor puts his touch on some old and new seasonal tunes)
Christmas Cheer and Holiday Spirits, two albums by an a capella group from Indiana U named "Straight No Chaser" which bring funky and quirky and funny to a new level for xmas music (see their youtube videos for a preview)
Wintersong, by Sarah McLachlan (a canadian scot), one of the voices of our age but for all ages as well
Portraits of Christmas, by Wind Machine, an acoustic jazz group with great arrangements of some old standards, great for office background music
Christmas Spirit, by Los Lonely Boys--Tex Mex seasonal music with some original stuff mixed in

Even though I suffer from the seasonal blues and stress like a lot of us, this is the stuff that helps me get through the holiday season.

Anybody else got favorites they would like to share with the rabble?

Merry Christmas!! Enjoy!

Jeff