When My Heart Finds Christmas
55 min · 14 tracks · jazz
A lush, jazz-infused holiday album blending classic carols with Connick's smooth vocals and elegant arrangements.
Why this album works
'When My Heart Finds Christmas' has become a staple in holiday music collections, reaching the top ten on Billboard's Jazz Albums chart. Its blend of original songs and classic carols has influenced subsequent artists in the genre, establishing Connick as a key figure in modern Christmas music.
- Best for
- wave-like pacing for cozy nights holiday warmth with smooth vocals joyful sing-alongs with friends
- Context
- Released in 1993, 'When My Heart Finds Christmas' was Harry Connick Jr.'s third studio album, following the success of his self-titled debut in 1990. This album marked his transition into a celebrated holiday music artist, showcasing his unique blend of jazz with traditional Christmas themes.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Diana Ross· Christina Aguilera· Prince· Bob Dylan· Frank Zappa· Aretha Franklin· Barbra Streisand· Madonna
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Sleigh Ride 3:43
- 2 When My Heart Finds Christmas Standout 4:32
- 3 (It Must've Been Ol') Santa Claus 4:39
- 4 The Blessed Dawn of Christmas Day 4:40
- 5 Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow! 2:34
- 6 The Little Drummer Boy Standout 3:41
- 7 Ave Maria 4:35
- 8 Parade of the Wooden Soldiers 3:27
- 9 What Child Is This? 3:11
- 10 Christmas Dreaming 2:40
- 11 I Pray on Christmas 3:48
- 12 Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer 2:31
- 13 O Holy Night Standout 6:45
- 14 What Are You Doing New Year's Eve? 4:49
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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