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The 45 songs in this carefully chosen collection will transport you to a serene and sophisticated 'Downton Abbey'-style Christmas.
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Music Review: Various Artists – ‘It’s Christmas on Mack Avenue’
'It’s Christmas on Mack Avenue' is as happy a celebration of the holiday season as a jazz enthusiast is likely to find under the tree this year.
Read More »Concert Review: David Lanz at The Everett Historic Theatre – Everett, WA 11/28/14
A captivating holiday-themed concert by the Grammy-nominated pianist-composer.
Read More »Music Review: Christmas Jug Band – ‘Jugology: Greatest Near Misses (Best Of…)’
The Christmas Jug Band delivers the perfect Christmas party collection.
Read More »Music Review: David Lanz and Kristin Amarie – ‘Forever Christmas’
A collection of warmly melodic holiday music that will enhance many Christmas parties and gatherings this season.
Read More »Music Review: Indie Roundup – Claire Lynch Band’s Holiday Album, Ben Hunter and Joe Seamons, The Suitcase Junket
I never thought of it before, but The Claire Lynch Band did: Could any instrument be a better choice to power "Jingle Bells" than the banjo?
Read More »I Shall Be Released: New Recordings and Tours from David Guetta, Wu-Tang Clan, Placido Domingo, Wiz Khalifa, Jeff Beck and More
Plus a new children's holiday album from Farmer Jason (of Jason and the Scorchers), a concert DVD from Depeche Mode, and a reissued lost classic from The Byrds' Gene Clark.
Read More »Flurry of New Christmas/Holiday Albums Heralds the Season
From Idina Menzel to Earth, Wind & Fire, the season is busting out all over with new Christmas albums for your holiday-party playlist.
Read More »I Shall Be Released: New Albums and Tours from Ariana Grande, One Direction, Mary J. Blige, U2, Seth MacFarlane and More
The fall season is upon us, and with it an onslaught of splashy new releases from marquee artists and labels clamoring for our attention.
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