The Eyal Vilner Big Band, Hanukkah Review

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Band leader, saxophonist, composer and arranger Eyal Vilner has released unique holiday album titled, Hanukkah. Presenting six traditional Hanukkah songs (“These Candles” is a bonus track, only available digitally), the album features Vilner’s 16-piece big band, a vocal trio (in the style of the Boswell Sisters) and special guest, Israeli flutist, Itai Kriss. The big … Read more

Various Artist, A Very ROC Christmas Review

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Roc Nation artists have come together for A Very ROC Christmas album, featuring original holiday songs by: Yo Gotti, Fabolous, DJ Khaled, Justine Skye, DNCE, DJ Mustard, Victory, JS Ondara and James.  The nine tracks bring everything one would expect from the aforementioned line-up. With both a clean and explicit version available, this album is … Read more

Laura Pausini, Laura Xmas (Deluxe) Review

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Laura Pausini is a mezzo-soprano with a classic and powerful voice.  Pausini is mainly a melodic pop singer, with influences from various genres, including: Latin music, soul music and rock music. Her music is characterized by the key elements of romanticism, optimism, melancholy and surrounding melodies. Laura Xmas (English Version) is the Italian superstar’s first … Read more

Sylvia Bennett Baby, It’s Cold Outside Review

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Sylvia Bennett was born in Italy, yet raised in America, was this continental beginning the extra special international flair that garnered this Grammy nominated international recording artist and song-writer that extra something special to attract the legendary Lionel Hampton to hire Sylvia as his main vocal feature.  Well, speculation or not, Bennett has performed at … Read more

Great Lake Swimmers Reviews: They Don’t Make Them Like That Anymore

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Great Lake Swimmers return with a holiday EP titled, They Don’t Make Them Like That Anymore. A four track Christmas themed EP that contains two new songs and two traditional Christmas songs. This Canadian band has a relaxed melodic pop folk-rock vibe. The band is lead by singer-songwriter Tony Dekker and this EP will offer … Read more

Katherine Penfold Review: Keep Christmas with You

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Nova Scotia born, Vancouver based singer/songwriter Katherine Penfold swings and sways on her new album of holiday classics, titled Keep Christmas With You. The ten-song project includes great interpretations of Christmas classics with a touch of modernity, as well as pieces destined to become new classics such as, “This Christmas” (Donny Hathaway) and the title … Read more