Faith: A Holiday Album cover

Faith: A Holiday Album

Kenny G · 1999

48 min · 12 tracks · easy listening · adult contemporary music · smooth jazz

A smooth blend of jazz-inflected holiday classics that radiate warmth and nostalgia.

Why this album works

This album became one of the best-selling holiday albums of all time, contributing to Kenny G's status as a household name in contemporary music. Its blend of traditional Christmas songs with smooth jazz elements resonated widely, leading to significant chart success.
Best for
warm nostalgia for holiday gatherings steady pacing for festive ambiance background warmth during celebrations
Context
By 1999, Kenny G was a prominent figure in the adult contemporary and smooth jazz scenes, coming off the success of his album 'Breathless' released in 1992. 'Faith: A Holiday Album' was his first dedicated holiday release, showcasing his romantic and soothing sound during a peak in his commercial popularity.
Stylistic neighbors
The Carpenters· Norah Jones· Spyro Gyra

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow 3:10
  • 2 The First Noel 3:09
  • 3 I'll Be Home for Christmas 3:32
  • 4 Sleigh Ride Standout 3:48
  • 5 The Christmas Song Standout 4:01
  • 6 We Three Kings / Carol of the Bells 4:07
  • 7 O Christmas Tree 2:39
  • 8 Santa Claus Is Coming to Town 3:53
  • 9 Eternal Light (A Chanukah Song) Standout 2:53
  • 10 Ave Maria 4:31
  • 11 Auld Lang Syne 4:54
  • 12 Auld Lang Syne (The Millennium mix) 7:52

Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata