The Craig Larson Trio (Craig Larson, piano; Matt Larson, bass; and Pat Campbell, drums) is joined here by several of Salt Lake City's finest players--Jay Lawrence on drums and percussion, Tully Cathey on guitar, Brian Booth on tenor saxophone, Sam Cardon, string pads; and Roger Hicks, bassoon. The great Holiday standards are played in several jazz styles that are sure to please a variety of tastes. Great music for the Holidays! Remember Bing Crosby's rendition of "Count Your Blessings Instead of Sheep" in the movie "White Christmas"? It's here--in Bossa Nova form no less. It's delightful. You'll also hear a very unique and beautiful version of "What Child Is This?" Check it out. We sure had fun making this disc and hope you’ll enjoy it.

Click to hear MP3 samples (The audio quality of the samples is decreased to reduce the file download time) Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let it Snow! (4.39) The Christmas Song (Chestnuts Roasting On An Open Fire) (3.46) Santa Claus Is Comin' To Town (3.51) Count Your Blessings Instead of Sheep (4.54) Winter Wonderland (3.37) Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas (2.29) Sleigh Ride (3.25) Silver Bells (3.54) Christmas Time is Here (4.13) I'll Be Home For Christmas (4.08) White Christmas (3.26) What Child Is This? (The Light Which Shineth in Darkness) (4.23)

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Pianist Craig Larson gives new meaning to old holiday standards in this entertaining album that contains 12 perennial Christmas favorites. Joined by his son Matt Larson on bass and by several other local jazz musicians including drummer Jay Lawrence and guitarist Tully Cathey, "Holiday Songbook" is one of those albums that you'll never tire of hearing. The CD has a nice mix of tempos and arrangements, from the upbeat opening track, "Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!" to a mellow "The Christmas Song" and a smooth "Count Your Blessings Instead of Sheep." In between, there is a bright, syncopated arrangement of "Winter Wonderland" and a dreamy "I'll Be Home for Christmas," with a fabulous tenor sax solo by Brian Booth. Even "White Christmas" sounds fresh and new. This is definitely a must-have album. — Edward Reichel, Deseret News, Friday, December 13, 2002

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