Artist: Dave Brubeck
Album Title: A Dave Brubeck Christmas
Genre/Style: Jazz
Release Year: 1996
Some people will be bored by A Dave Brubeck Christmas given that it’s an album of solo piano. But the piano has long been my favorite instrument, so I think this stuff is pretty great. There’s always a danger with that kind of thing sounding “loungey”, like you’re being serenaded by a guy wearing a tuxedo at Nordstrom’s. But Brubeck is a legend, and his skill shines through on this album.
Brubeck bounces back and forth from the fun and jazzy (“Winter Wonderland”) to the solemn (“O Little Town of Bethlehem”), but they all seem of a piece. It’s really good stuff, and mostly recognizable, which is usually a plus.
Rating: 
This is the perfect listen for when you’re eating your Christmas dinner. It’s a delight.
