Christmas Present
Boney James · 2007
43 min · 10 tracks · jazz fusion · crossover jazz · smooth jazz
Smooth jazz reimagines holiday classics with lush instrumentals and soulful melodies, creating a warm festive atmosphere.
Why listen to this
- Best for
- warm festive atmosphere steady background enjoyment contemplative holiday reflections
- Context
- By the time 'Christmas Present' was released in 2007, Boney James was already an established figure in smooth jazz, having achieved commercial success with several albums in the late 1990s and early 2000s. This album came as his first holiday-themed release after a string of hit records, showcasing his ability to blend traditional Christmas music with his signature smooth jazz style.
- If you like
- jazz fusion, crossover jazz, smooth jazz
Christmas Present is an album by Boney James, released in 2007. Smooth jazz reimagines holiday classics with lush instrumentals and soulful melodies, creating a warm festive atmosphere. This album is significant for its chart performance, reaching No. 1 on the Billboard Contemporary Jazz Albums chart. It also became a staple in holiday playlists, contributing to the ongoing popularity of smooth jazz interpretations of Christmas music. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Christmas Present sound like?
Smooth jazz reimagines holiday classics with lush instrumentals and soulful melodies, creating a warm festive atmosphere. Rooted in jazz fusion and crossover jazz.
What makes Christmas Present by Boney James notable?
This album is significant for its chart performance, reaching No. 1 on the Billboard Contemporary Jazz Albums chart. It also became a staple in holiday playlists, contributing to the ongoing popularity of smooth jazz interpretations of Christmas music. By the time 'Christmas Present' was released in 2007, Boney James was already an established figure in smooth jazz, having achieved commercial success with several albums in the late 1990s and early 2000s. This album came as his first holiday-themed release after a string of hit records, showcasing his ability to blend traditional Christmas music with his signature smooth jazz style.
Who is Christmas Present for?
Christmas Present works well if you're into warm festive atmosphere, steady background enjoyment and contemplative holiday reflections.
How many songs are on Christmas Present?
Christmas Present has 10 tracks, running approximately 43 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Skating Standout 3:36
- 2 Santa Baby 4:38
- 3 O Tannenbaum 4:09
- 4 River Standout 4:07
- 5 The First Noel 4:41
- 6 Merry Christmas Baby 4:28
- 7 My Grown Up Christmas List 4:45
- 8 Hark! The Herald Angels Sing 3:32
- 9 Silent Night Standout 5:16
- 10 Auld Lang Syne 3:51
Release Date
September 18, 2007
Artist Origin
United States
Runtime
43 min 3 sec
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