An Acapella Christmas cover

An Acapella Christmas

The Manhattan Transfer · 2004

35 min · 10 tracks · blues · jazz · gospel

Vibrant vocal harmonies intertwine with classic holiday melodies, creating a festive and joyous a cappella experience.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • festive sing-alongs with friends
  • steady holiday spirit throughout
  • joyful harmonies for gatherings
  • warm background for celebrations

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking high-energy tracks
  • prefer instrumental over vocals

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 2004, 'An Acapella Christmas' is The Manhattan Transfer's first holiday album and showcases their signature blend of jazz and a cappella styles. This album followed their successful period in the late '90s and early 2000s, where they solidified their reputation for intricate vocal arrangements and rich harmonies.
Stylistic neighbors
The Swingle Singers· Pentatonix· Vocalosity

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Jingle Bells 3:40
  • 2 White Christmas 4:19
  • 3 Christmas Time Is Here 5:13
  • 4 Good King Wenceslas 1:57
  • 5 Toyland 4:54
  • 6 My Grown-Up Christmas List 4:19
  • 7 Merry Christmas Baby 3:17
  • 8 I'll Be Home for Christmas 3:39
  • 9 Christmas Is Coming (The Goose Is Getting Fat) 1:50
  • 10 Winter Wonderland 2:46

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