Christmas Album cover

Christmas Album

Herb Alpert · 1968

32 min · 10 tracks · jazz · crossover jazz · lounge music

A smooth blend of jazzy arrangements and festive melodies that evoke a warm holiday spirit.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • festive background for gatherings
  • warmth for cozy winter evenings
  • playful tunes for holiday cheer
  • short bursts of joyful nostalgia

Maybe skip if you want

  • seekers of intense soundscapes
  • prefer modern, edgy productions

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on December 16, 1968, 'Christmas Album' came during Herb Alpert's peak as a crossover artist. Following the success of his hit album 'Whipped Cream & Other Delights,' this holiday offering solidified his reputation for blending pop sensibilities with jazz influences.
Stylistic neighbors
Chuck Mangione· Burt Bacharach· David Sanborn

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Winter Wonderland 3:06
  • 2 Jingle Bells 3:12
  • 3 My Favorite Things 3:07
  • 4 The Christmas Song 3:43
  • 5 Las mañanitas 3:00
  • 6 Sleigh Ride 4:03
  • 7 The Bell That Couldn’t Jingle 2:59
  • 8 Let It Snow, Let It Snow, Let It Snow 3:49
  • 9 Jingle Bell Rock 1:54
  • 10 Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring 3:25

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