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
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