The Christmas Album | 
| Artist: The Manhattan Transfer
Label: Sony Special Product
Category: Music
List Price: $6.99
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Rating:  7 reviews
Sales Rank: 4391
Media: Audio CD
Discs: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 5.6 x 5 x 0.5
MPN: 94370
UPC: 798994370208
EAN: 0079899437020
ASIN: B000B7HZW8
Release Date: August 29, 2005
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| Tracks:
| • | Snowfall - The Manhattan Transfer, Thornhill, Ruth | | • | Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow! - The Manhattan Transfer, Cahn, Sammy | | • | Santa Clause Is Coming to Town/Santa Man (Medley) - The Manhattan Transfer, Gillespie, Haven | | • | The Christmas Song - The Manhattan Transfer, Torme, Mel | | • | Silent Night, Holy Night - The Manhattan Transfer, Gruber, Franz | | • | Caroling, Caroling - The Manhattan Transfer, Hutson, Wihla | | • | Happy Holiday/The Holiday Season (Medley) - The Manhattan Transfer, Berlin, Irving | | • | A Christmas Love Song - The Manhattan Transfer, Bergman, Alan | | • | It Came Upon a Midnight Clear - The Manhattan Transfer, Sears, Edmund Hamil | | • | Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas - The Manhattan Transfer, Martin, Hugh | | • | Good Night - The Manhattan Transfer, Lennon, John |
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| Customer Reviews: Read 2 more reviews...
A great Christmas album December 16, 2006
Rocky Mountain Jazz Fan (Wyoming USA)
4 out of 5 found this review helpful
I bought this CD when it was first released back in 1992. I thought it was one of the best Christmas albums then, and I think it still is today. Actually, this is a collection of Christmas songs, with two exceptions--more about those in a minute. The Christmas songs go from solemn to swinging--with the Transfer's voices, either singly or blended (as they do so well) performing flawlessly, buoyed by Johnny Mandel's meticulous arrangements. As great as the Christmas songs are, though, the best two tunes on the album are the "non-Christmas" songs. "Snowfall," the simple, yet delightful Claude Thornhill compostiion, is one of my favorite tunes of the swing era. By its name, it has tended to become associated with the Christmas season, but it's not really a Christmas song and is a great tune anytime. The ManTran do a superb cover of it here, and Mandel's arrangement is stellar. The other tune is "Goodnight," an almost forgotten lullaby composed by Paul McCartney and recorded on the Beatles' "White Cover" album. Quite frankly, it WAS pretty forgettable as the Beatles recorded it, but the ManTran turn it into a work of vocal art here. The childs' voices (children of the Manhattan Transfer members) are a little distracting at the end of the tune, but, hey, they are the performers' kids and it IS Christmastime.
Over the years, there have been some abysmal recordings released of Christmas songs. This is definitely NOT one of those. Back in '92, the Manhattan Transfer got it right, and it's still one of the best albums of Christmas music that you can find. Even my "non-jazz-loving" friends love this album.
Great Music Anytime of Year November 20, 2006
Robert S. Weaver (Dana Point, California, USA)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
This collection by the Manhattan Transfer is one of the greatest collections of swinging Christmas music ever produced. The group never sounded better and the music is listenable all year long. Pop it in the CD during one of summer's "dog days" and you're instantly transported to a better place and time. When they first came out I gave them as gifts to family and friends and the reaction was unanimous: in a word, Outstanding!!
LOVE THIS CD!!! January 10, 2007
Billie R. Hayworth (Fresno, CA)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
I've given this beautiful Christmas music CD to family and friends. It's always amazing and thrilling to listen to "Manhattan Transfer" harmonize as only they can.
The Christmas Album February 3, 2007
D. S. HARDEN (L.A.,CA USA)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
I heard "Snowfall" on the radio, knew it was Manhattan Transfer, and that's all it took for me! Put on the song, and your mind will drift to winter, no matter what time of year it is. A good collection of music. Their harmonies are as clear and crisp as ever. Good job. Five stars!!
The Manhattan Transfer at Their Best! February 17, 2007
Kenneth R. Kadan (USA)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Make your Christmas season a little warmer and brighter with this wonderful album. If you are not familiar with this exceptional group, here is your chance to place a large holiday smile on your face and become a fan. Simply an amazing Christmas treat.
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