Barksdale Jr,Benny - Christmas Time Is Here - COMPACT DISCS [CD]

Album Tracks 1. Canzon VII InchLa MazzuolaInch 2. Fiamme Che Da Begli Occhi 3. Son Pur Quei Tuoi Bei Lumi 4. Canzon InchLa MarchaInch 5. Come Fenice Che Rinnova Al Fuoco 6. Mentre Da Te Mi Parto 7. Sentirete Una Canzonetta 8. Ohimè Crudele Amore 9. La Golferamma 10. Folle E Ben Chi Si Crede 11. Sonata InchLa SfondrataInch 12. Pur Ti Miro Pur Ti Godo 13. Chi Vuol Veder 14. Fugge, Fugge Anima Mea 15. Ego Flos Campi 16. Canzon Seconda 17. Vola Vola Pensier

Herb Alpert is back to share some happiness and cheer during that favorite time of year! This holiday season, HERB is releasing the third Christmas album of his long and illustrious career. Entitled CHRISTMAS TIME IS HERE, this new album is chock full of holiday classics. Listen to Herb's take on beloved carols like InchJingle BellsInch, InchWinter WonderlandInch, InchGreensleevesInch, and InchSleigh RideInch. And enjoy original spins on other recognizable hits like Mariah Carey's InchAll I Want For Christmas Is YouInch, Rodgers & Hammerstein's InchMy Favorite ThingsInch, and Nat King Cole's InchThe Christmas SongInch. And of course, the title track, made famous by the iconic 1960s A Charlie Brown Christmas holiday special InchChristmas Time Is HereInch. Break out the eggnog, hang your holly, and get ready to celebrate another beautiful Christmas with Herb Alpert! Album Tracks 1. Feliz Navidad 2. Jingle Bells 3. My Favorite Things 4. Christmas Time Is Here 5. Santa Baby 6. White Christmas 7. Greensleeves 8. All I Want for Christmas 9. Winter Wonderland 10. Sleigh Ride 11. The Christmas Song 12. What Are You Doing New Year's Eve?

Benny Barksdale, Jr. Began his love affair with the saxophone in his native Baltimore, Maryland - studying music since he was a young lad, prompted by his drummer father. He advanced from his Douglas High School band to various groups in the area, eventually forming his own band, which was put on hold when he enlisted in the US Army. Upon his return home from a tour of duty in Vietnam, he was enlisted by Philly soul icons The Dells, which led to extensive studio work as his reputation as a gifted, reliable sax man grew. Over the years he has performed with the late Grover Washington, Jr., Evelyn InchChampagneInch King, Gloria Gaynor, Phyllis Hyman, jazz organist Jimmy McGriff, The Crests, The Manhattans, Gary U.S. Bonds and others. His association with the renowned InchChops HornsInch led him to tour with Alicia Keys, leading to his appearance on the 2002 Grammy Awards Show and his inclusion on Alicia Keys' hit album, Songs In A Minor - Collector's Edition, released in 2011. Now a resident of New Jersey, he has frequently worked on legendary Philly Soul producer Butch Ingram's recording sessions which led to Benny being featured on some Society Hill sessions and his own full-length Christmas album, plus a live archival featuring Grover Washington, Jr. Benny's last , the full-length InchThe Heart & Soul Of Benny Barksdale, Jr.,Inch truly got to the heart of the matter and exposed all of Benny's strengths throughout a dozen tracks that showed what a well-rounded, seasoned music veteran Benny truly is and why he is considered one of the premier soloists in the soul jazz tradition. As a special holiday treat for his loyal fans, presented here are four of the standout tracks (newly remixed) from his critically acclaimed Christmas album. Album Tracks 1. Christmas Time Is Here (Remix) 2. I'll Be Home for Christmas (Remix) 3. O Christmas Tree (Remix) 4. Have Yo