Home for Christmas [Delta]

Read About This Recording

Home for Christmas has nine performances, none of which are famous but all of which are enjoyable. Diahann Carroll does her interpretation of "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas," Jack Jones revives "White Christmas" and Vic Damone comes up with a fresh version of "The Bells of St. Mary's." While one would not immediately associate "I'll Be Home for Christmas" with Johnny Cash or "Joy to the World" with Joe Williams, these renditions work quite well. In addition, Patti Page interprets "It Came Upon a Midnight Clear" and saxophonist Boots Randolph (of "Yakety Sax" fame) puts plenty of feeling into "We Wish You a Merry Christmas," "Deck the Halls" and "Jingle Bells."

This surprising and offbeat set will be easily enjoyed by fans of Christmas music.

—Scott Yanow

Contents

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Diahann Carroll: Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas; Jack Jones: White Christmas; Boots Randolph: We Wish You a Merry Christmas; Jingle Bells; Deck the Halls; Vic Damone: The Bells of St. Mary's; Johnny Cash: I'll Be Home for Christmas; Patti Page: It Came Upon a Midnight Clear; Joe Williams: Joy to the World.