Christmas Caroling
Ray Conniff · 1984
49 min · 17 tracks · jazz
A joyful blend of orchestral jazz arrangements and choral harmonies that breathe new life into holiday classics.
Top tracks — play these first
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White Christmas — This iconic track opens the album with lush orchestration, instantly evoking a nostalgic holiday spirit while demonstrating Conniff's signature style.
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Silent Night, Holy Night — The serene arrangement allows the listener to appreciate the delicate interplay of vocals and instrumentation, making it a standout moment on the album.
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Jingle Bells — Conniff's lively rendition transforms this traditional tune into an upbeat celebration, showcasing his ability to blend jazz elements with holiday cheer.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- festive sing-alongs with friends
- background cheer for gatherings
- nostalgic holiday memories evoked
- short tracks for quick enjoyment
- warmth during winter evenings
Maybe skip if you
- intense emotional explorations desired
- long, complex listening experiences
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1984, Christmas Caroling was Ray Conniff's first album of the 1980s, following a long career that began in the 1950s. By this time, Conniff had established himself as a prominent figure in easy listening and pop music, known for his innovative use of vocal harmonies and orchestration.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Lawrence Welk· Mitch Miller· Bert Kaempfert
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 White Christmas 2:49
- 2 Santa Claus Is Comin’ to Town 2:29
- 3 Rudolph the Red-nosed Reindeer 2:13
- 4 Winter Wonderland 2:39
- 5 Jingle Bells 2:46
- 6 Frosty the Snowman 2:22
- 7 Silent Night, Holy Night 2:49
- 8 Silver Bells 2:30
- 9 O Little Town of Bethlehem 2:51
- 10 O Tannenbaum 2:09
- 11 God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen 2:44
- 12 Joy to the World 2:15
- 13 Here Comes Santa Claus 2:26
- 14 Sleigh Ride 2:32
- 15 The Christmas Song (Merry Christmas to You) 2:49
- 16 The Twelve Days of Christmas 4:21
- 17 Medley: The First Noel / Hark! The Herald Angels Sing / O Come, All Ye Faithful / We Wish You a Merry Christmas 6:14
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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