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EverSound/Tidings of Joy/Jingo

This is a collection of 15 Christmas carols arranged by 11 musicians. Though most of the Christmas carols sound familiar, original musical and sometimes vocal elements have been added to create new holiday compositions. Selections include Christmas favorites like "The Little Drummer Boy", "We Three Kings" and "The First Noel". An interesting addition to this well-rounded Christmas album is "Campanilleros", based on a traditional carol from Spain. Falling between traditional and contemporary, "Tidings of Joy" is a good choice for those looking for different (but not too different) holiday music.--By Cheryl Robbins