Wishes: A Holiday Album
Kenny G · 2002
38 min · 10 tracks · easy listening · adult contemporary music · smooth jazz
Smooth jazz arrangements breathe new life into classic holiday melodies, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere.
Why listen to this
- Best for
- warm festive background ambiance smooth melodies for holiday gatherings gentle pacing for cozy moments
- Context
- By 2002, Kenny G was already a well-established artist, having achieved significant commercial success with previous albums like 'Breathless' (1992). 'Wishes: A Holiday Album' marked his first venture into the holiday genre and sought to capture the festive spirit with his signature smooth jazz style.
- If you like
- easy listening, adult contemporary music, smooth jazz
Wishes: A Holiday Album is an album by Kenny G, released in 2002. Smooth jazz arrangements breathe new life into classic holiday melodies, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere. This album became a staple during the holiday season, reaching high positions on various charts, including the Billboard Holiday Albums chart. Its blend of familiar Christmas classics with Kenny G's smooth saxophone stylings contributed to its widespread appeal, making it a popular choice for seasonal playlists. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Wishes: A Holiday Album sound like?
Smooth jazz arrangements breathe new life into classic holiday melodies, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere. Rooted in easy listening and adult contemporary music.
What makes Wishes: A Holiday Album by Kenny G notable?
This album became a staple during the holiday season, reaching high positions on various charts, including the Billboard Holiday Albums chart. Its blend of familiar Christmas classics with Kenny G's smooth saxophone stylings contributed to its widespread appeal, making it a popular choice for seasonal playlists. By 2002, Kenny G was already a well-established artist, having achieved significant commercial success with previous albums like 'Breathless' (1992). 'Wishes: A Holiday Album' marked his first venture into the holiday genre and sought to capture the festive spirit with his signature smooth jazz style.
Who is Wishes: A Holiday Album for?
Wishes: A Holiday Album works well if you're into warm festive background ambiance, smooth melodies for holiday gatherings and gentle pacing for cozy moments.
How many songs are on Wishes: A Holiday Album?
Wishes: A Holiday Album has 10 tracks, running approximately 38 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Deck the Halls / The Twelve Days of Christmas Standout 3:01
- 2 Hark! the Herald Angels Sing / O Come All Ye Faithful 4:37
- 3 Joy to the World Standout 2:29
- 4 God Rest Ye, Merry Gentlemen 4:34
- 5 Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer / Frosty the Snowman 5:21
- 6 Wishes 3:59
- 7 Do You Hear What I Hear? Standout 3:08
- 8 Cantique De Noel (O Holy Night) 4:27
- 9 Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring 2:07
- 10 Auld Lang Syne (Freedom mix) 4:53
Release Date
January 1, 2002
Artist Origin
United States
Runtime
38 min 39 sec
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