Classic Christmas (Bradley Joseph album)

For other uses, see Classic Christmas.

Classic Christmas
Studio album by Bradley Joseph
Released	October 22, 2008
Genre	Christmas music Contemporary instrumental Adult contemporary (soft) Easy listening
Label	Robbins Island Music
Producer	Bradley Joseph
Bradley Joseph chronology
Hymns and Spiritual Songs (2007) Classic Christmas (2008) Suites & Sweets (2009)

Classic Christmas is the 15th studio album by Bradley Joseph released in 2008 on the Robbins Island Music label.

"Christmas classics performed on the piano."^[1]

While discussing, Classic Christmas, Gerry Grzyb, chairman of the University of Wisconsin–Oshkosh sociology department, states that Joseph's usual approach is to play the carol straight, and then add his own twists. "... he’s very effective at that—he doesn’t stray as far as a jazz or classical organ improviser might, but he does keep the interest up." Grzyb says that the same applies to Joseph's earlier Christmas Around the World CD, which he found even more interesting because of the use of other instrumental sounds (added via keyboards).^[2] In a review by Carol Swanson, this album is an hour of "well-executed new age piano", ..."gentle renditions of 14 holiday favorites". She goes on to say that "Joseph's playing is measured and thoughtful, but never plodding, such as "...We Three Kings...is elegant in its simplicity, with just a touch of exotic flavors". ^[3]

Track listing

1. "Angels We Have Heard on High" – 4:58
2. "Oh, Little Town of Bethlehem" – 4:48
3. "O Come All Ye Faithful" – 3:15
4. "The Wassail Song – 3:28
5. "Deck the Halls" – 3:17
6. "O Christmas Tree" – 4:08
7. "We Three Kings" – 6:04
8. "Up on the Housetop" – 4:32
9. "The First Noel" – 3:52
10. "Jingle Bells" – 4:49
11. "Away in a Manger" – 4:19
12. "It Came Upon the Midnight Clear" – 5:10
13. "What Child Is This?" – 4:33
14. "We Wish You a Merry Christmas" – 3:30

Personnel

• All music arranged and performed by Bradley Joseph.

References

1. ^ (2008) Album notes for Classic Christmas by Bradley Joseph [CD liner]. Robbins Island Music.
2. ^ Grzyb, Gerry (2008-12-16). "Dr. Christmas presents roundup of new Christmas CDs". The Northwestern (Oshkosh, Wisconsin, U.S.). http://www.thenorthwestern.com/article/20081216/OSH04/312160007. Retrieved 2008-12-19. ^{[dead link]}
3. ^ Swanson, Carol (2008). "Classic Christmas creates a comforting blanket of nostalgic piano instrumentals". (christmasreviews.com). http://www.christmasreviews.com/wbradleyjoseph7.shtml. Retrieved 2008-11-17. 

External links

• Official Website