2001 studio album by Jaci Velasquez
Christmas is the sixth studio album by contemporary Christian singer Jaci Velasquez .[ 3] The album was released under Word Entertainment .[ 3] She toured in November and December 2001 to support the album.[ 1] A Spanish-language version of the album, Navidad , was released on November 6, 2001.[ 4]
Description and reviews [ edit ] Professional ratings Review scores Source Rating AllMusic [ 5] Jesus Freak Hideout [ 6]
Velasquez described the album, "For my ideal Christmas album, I wanted to record the songs I have always loved, done in their original arrangements, to make an album that will sound good now but will also sound good years from now."[ 1] The related review indicated that it blends traditional 1950s style arrangements with the pop Velasquez had come to be known for. Reviewer John DiBiase called it "a creative, fun, traditional Christmas project that will touch the hearts of all ages" and "one of the best-orchestrated Christmas projects put out in the contemporary Christian music to date."[ 6]
AllMusic gave the album 3 out of 5 stars saying it is "beautifully orchestrated with touches of traditional Christmas-style jazz and contemporary pop."[ 5]
The album peaked on the Billboard 200 at No. 102 and No. 6 on Billboard ' s Top Contemporary Christian Albums charts.[ 7]
Notes
The album contains three original tracks (including "The Angel Song") plus a series of covers of Christmas classics.[ 5] Jaci Velasquez – vocals
Kent Hooper – keyboards (1, 12, 13), programming (2, 9)
Tim Akers – acoustic piano (5)
Scott Krippayne – acoustic piano (5)
Gary Burnette – guitars (2, 9)
David Cleveland – guitars (2, 9)
George Cocchini – guitars (2, 9)
Michael Ripoll – guitars (12, 13)
Ronnie Brooks – guitars (13)
Danny O'Lannerghty – bass guitar (2, 5, 9, 13), instrumental section (5)
Abel Orta – bass guitar (12)
John Hammond – drums (2, 5, 9)
Javier Solis – drums (12)
Taylor Harris – drums (13)
Ken Lewis – percussion (1, 2, 9, 12)
David Davidson – strings (1, 9, 12)
Sam Levine – horns (7)
Doug Moffett – horns (7)
Denis Solee – horns (7)
Ernie Collins – horns (7)
Chris Dunn – horns (7)
Barry Green – horns (7)
Chris McDonald – horns (7), horn arrangements (7)
Jeff Bailey – horns (7)
Steve Patrick – horns (7)
Mike Haynes – trumpet (12)
Mark Douthit – saxophone (13)
The Irish Film Orchestra – orchestra
Christopher Harris – backing vocals, arrangements (1), vocal arrangements (2, 6, 8, 9), Chipmunk singing vocals (13)
Tom Howard – arrangerments (3, 11), orchestra arrangements and conductor
Alan Moore – vocal arrangements (3, 4, 11)
Leanne Albrecht – backing vocals
Lisa Bevill – backing vocals
Lisa Cochran – backing vocals
Tim Davis – backing vocals
Mark Ivey – backing vocals
Michael Mellett – backing vocals
Felicia Sorensen – backing vocals
Pete Orta – vocals (9)
Gary Pigg – Chipmunk singing vocals (13)
Ross and Janice Bagdasarian – Chipmunk speaking (13)Children vocalists on "Feliz Navidad" and the Christmas Kids on "The Chipmunk Song"
Ashley Anderson, Anna Flautt, Brandon Harris, Margaret Patton, Gabe Pigg and Landon Pigg Judith Volz – executive producer, A&R direction
Christopher Harris – producer
Kent Hooper – recording, mixing (13)
James "JB" Baird – recording
Dan Garcia – overdub recording
Fred Paragano – overdub recording
David Sandwisch – overdub recording
Andrew Bolland – orchestra recording
Trevor Johnson – orchestra recording assistant
Emma Jane Lennon – orchestra recording assistant
Kieran Lynch – orchestra recording assistant
Melissa Mattey – orchestra recording assistant
Tom Laune – mixing (1, 3-8, 10-12)
Rob Burrell – mix assistant (1, 3-8, 10-12)
Steve MacMillan – mixing (2, 9)
Robert Hadley – mastering
Doug Sax – mastering
The Mastering Lab (Hollywood, California) – mastering location
PJ Heimmernman – production manager
Jamie Kiner – production manager
Dion Velasquez – production manager
Astrid Herbold May – art direction, design
Dorian Carter – photography "The Chipmunk Song (Christmas Don't Be Late)" duet with Alvin and the Chipmunks
"Feliz Navidad"
"The First Noel"
^ a b c "August 2001 music news" . Jesus Freak Hideout. Retrieved November 1, 2012 .
^ "Jaci Velasquez albums" . AllMusic . Retrieved November 1, 2012 .
^ a b Alfonso, Barry (2002). The Billboard Guide to Contemporary Christian Music . Billboard Books. p. 262. ISBN 0-8230-7718-7 . Retrieved December 4, 2008 .
^ Navidad , 2011, Word Records, 08068861902
^ a b c "Christmas – Jaci Velasquez" . AllMusic . Retrieved November 1, 2012 .
^ a b DiBiase, John (September 18, 2001). "Jaci Velasquez, "Christmas" Review" . Jesusfreakhideout.com. Retrieved November 1, 2012 .
^ "Christmas – Jaci Velasquez Billboard" . Retrieved November 1, 2012 .
^ "Jaci Velasquez Chart History (Billboard 200)" . Billboard . Retrieved March 30, 2020.
^ "Jaci Velasquez Chart History (Christian Albums)" . Billboard . Retrieved March 30, 2020.
^ "Jaci Velasquez Chart History (Holiday Albums)" . Billboard . Retrieved March 30, 2020.
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