Christmas

by Jaci Velasquez

Overview

CCM and Latin artist Jaci Velasquez released her first holiday album, aptly titled Jaci Velasquez Christmas, in September of 2001. Beautifully orchestrated, with touches of traditional Christmas-style jazz and contemporary pop, the project resembles previous holiday releases from fellow Word artist Amy Grant. Produced by Christopher Harris, the project contains classic Christmas songs such as "O Come, O Come Emmanuel" and "White Christmas." In addition, three original tracks, including "The Angel Song," are offered. While most of the songs, even old favorites, distinctively bear the fingerprints of Velasquez, "It Wouldn't Be Christmas" is reminiscent of Mariah Carey's "Miss You Most (At Christmas Time)." Notable songs include "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas" and "Let It Snow, Let It Snow, Let It Snow," which both feature musical stylings from the 1940s era. Velasquez' strong yet tender and at times vulnerable vocals complement the musical arrangements, transforming well-loved classics such as "The Christmas Song (Chestnuts Roasting on an Open Fire)" into newfound treasures. ~ Ashleigh Kittle

Product Details

Release Date:	09/18/2001
Label:	Word Distribution
UPC:	0080688612825
Rank:	132623

Tracks

1. O Come, O Come, Emmanuel
2. The Angel Song
3. The First Noel
4. White Christmas
5. It Wouldn't Be Christmas
6. Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas
7. Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!
8. I'll Be Home for Christmas
9. Season of Love
10. The Christmas Song
11. O Little Town of Bethlehem
12. Feliz Navidad
13. The Chipmunk Song (Christmas Don't Be Late)

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Jaci Velasquez   Primary Artist
Pete Orta   Primary Artist,Guest Artist
Alvin & the Chipmunks   Guest Artist
Tim Acres   Piano
Tim Davis   Vocals (Background)
Ashley Anderson   Children's Chorus
Terri White   Vocals (Background)
Jeff Bailey   Horn
Brandon Harris   Children's Chorus
Tom Howard   Conductor
Ernie Collins   Horn
Felicia Sorensen   Vocals (Background)
Taylor Harris   Drums
Chris McDonald   Horn
Ken Lewis   Percussion
George Tidwell   Horn
John Hammond   Drums
Steve Patrick   Horn
Dave Cleveland   Guitar
Chris Harris   Vocals (Background)
Lisa Bevill   Vocals (Background)
Abel Orta   Bass
Kent Hooper   Keyboards
The Irish Film Orchestra   Orchestra
Denis Solee   Horn
Chris Dunn   Horn
Michael Mellett   Vocals (Background)
Leann Albrecht   Vocals (Background)
David Davidson   Strings
Barry Green   Horn
Javier Solis   Drums
Gary Pigg   Children's Chorus,Vocals (Background)
Mark Ivey   Vocals (Background)
Mark Douthit   Saxophone
Sam Levine   Horn
Lisa Cochran   Vocals (Background)
Scott Krippayne   Piano
Ronnie Brooks   Guitar
Michael Ripoll   Guitar
Doug Moffet   Horn
George Cocchini   Guitar
Jerry McPherson   Guitar
Landon Pigg   Children's Chorus
Gabe Pigg   Children's Chorus
Daniel O'Lannerghty   Bass
Mike Haynes   Trumpet

Technical Credits

Judith Volz   Executive Producer
Trevor Johnson   Assistant Engineer
Kieran Lynch   Assistant Engineer
Chris Faulk   Composer
Traditional   Composer
Alan Moore   Vocal Arrangement
Steve MacMillan   Mixing
Hugh Martin   Composer
George Cocchini   Composer
Buck Ram   Composer
Tom Howard   Arranger
Tom Laune   Mixing
Dan Garcia   Overdub Engineer
Walter Kent   Composer
Chris McDonald   Horn Arrangements
Chris Harris   Arranger,Producer,Vocal Arrangement
Kent Hooper   Mixing,Engineer,Programming
Irving Berlin   Composer
Chris Eaton   Composer
Kim Gannon   Composer
Fred Paragano   Overdub Engineer
Doug Sax   Mastering
Pete Orta   Performer
Jose Feliciano   Composer
Rob Burrell   Mixing
Jule Styne   Composer
Scott Krippayne   Composer
Phillip Brooks   Composer
Mel Torme   Composer
Ross Bagdasarian   Composer
Ralph Blane   Composer
Robert Hadley   Mastering
Sammy Cahn   Composer
Robert Wells   Composer
Hunter Davis   Composer
William Sandys   Composer
John Mason Neale   Composer
Lewis Redner   Composer
Dorian Caster   Photography