David Arkenstone

This CD is filled with joyful music, perfect for Christmas. There's a good mix of standards and new melodies. The Celtic "feel" is nicely done. Favorites include I Saw Three Ships, The First Noel, The Wexford Carol, and What Child Is This. The concluding The Bottom of the Punch Bowl was lighthearted and left my toes twitching.

If you enjoy music with a Celtic flavor, I think you will like this CD. If you enjoy instrumental Christmas music, you should pick this up.

Another great Christmas CD. Sometimes I want instrumental Christmas music. I might be reading or having company. This is a good choice for those times. There are standard tunes such as Joy to the World. There are some with a touch of jazz such as Deck the Halls. There are original melodies such as Snowdance and Angels in the Snow. How better to wind up the CD than Silent Night?

If you like instrumental Christmas music or New Age music, you should pick up this CD.

This CD has both standard fare and new (to me, at least). I like that it is instrumental; it is perfect for holiday gatherings or for quiet contemplation. Favorites include Masters In This Hall, Overture (for the joyous feel of the music), O Come, O Come Emmanuel, and Children's Galop.

If you like instrumental Christmas music, I don't think you'll be disappointed with this CD.

Sometimes I want instrumental Christmas music. It has to keep the feeling of the songs, but also make them fresh again. This CD does that. Favorites include Good King Wenceslas, The Coventry Carol, and We Three Kings. If you like New Age with a hint of light jazz, I think you'd enjoy this CD.