To me Jordan Smith is a new singer. However he is also a very beautiful singer. His "O Holy Night" is fantastic. He sings this song with the Mormon tabernacle Choir. It comes off beautifully. I prefer the spiritual Christmas songs to the secular, and this set has both, but leans to the spiritual. In addition to "O Holy Night" there is "Grown-up Christmas List," "What Child is This,""Silent Night" and "Ave Maria." His "Ave Maria" is spectacular, and very moving. On the secular side, he records, "You're a Mean One, Mr. Grinch." I thought I would not enjoy a tenor related song, as this is noted for being a bass type of song. He did sing this as a high tenor, but does an admirable job. "The Christmas Song" is just lovely; as is "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas." The Bass playing with "Santa Claus Is Coming to Town" has to be recommended. He really makes this piece move. The Bass starts the number, and just keeps going. More instruments join, but the steady bass is mesmerizing.
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