Wishes: A Holiday Album cover

Wishes: A Holiday Album

Kenny G · 2002

38 min · 10 tracks · easy listening · adult contemporary music · smooth jazz

Smooth jazz arrangements breathe new life into classic holiday melodies, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • warm festive background ambiance
  • smooth melodies for holiday gatherings
  • gentle pacing for cozy moments
  • nostalgic tunes for family celebrations
  • easy listening during winter evenings

Maybe skip if you want

  • seekers of high-energy music
  • prefer modern chart-toppers

Where this album fits

Career context
By 2002, Kenny G was already a well-established artist, having achieved significant commercial success with previous albums like 'Breathless' (1992). 'Wishes: A Holiday Album' marked his first venture into the holiday genre and sought to capture the festive spirit with his signature smooth jazz style.
Stylistic neighbors
David Sanborn· Chris Botti· George Benson

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Deck the Halls / The Twelve Days of Christmas 3:01
  • 2 Hark! the Herald Angels Sing / O Come All Ye Faithful 4:37
  • 3 Joy to the World 2:29
  • 4 God Rest Ye, Merry Gentlemen 4:34
  • 5 Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer / Frosty the Snowman 5:21
  • 6 Wishes 3:59
  • 7 Do You Hear What I Hear? 3:08
  • 8 Cantique De Noel (O Holy Night) 4:27
  • 9 Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring 2:07
  • 10 Auld Lang Syne (Freedom mix) 4:53

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