CCM
and
Latin
artist
Jaci Velasquez
released her first holiday album, aptly titled
Jaci Velasquez Christmas
, in September of 2001. Beautifully orchestrated, with touches of
traditional
Christmas
-style
jazz
contemporary pop
, the project resembles previous holiday releases from fellow
Word
Amy Grant
. Produced by
Christopher Harris
, the project contains classic
songs such as
"O Come, O Come Emmanuel"
"White Christmas."
In addition, three original tracks, including
"The Angel Song,"
are offered. While most of the songs, even old favorites, distinctively bear the fingerprints of
Velasquez
,
"It Wouldn't Be Christmas"
is reminiscent of
Mariah Carey
's
"Miss You Most (At Christmas Time)."
Notable songs include
"Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas"
"Let It Snow, Let It Snow, Let It Snow,"
which both feature musical stylings from the 1940s era.
' strong yet tender and at times vulnerable vocals complement the musical arrangements, transforming well-loved classics such as
"The Christmas Song (Chestnuts Roasting on an Open Fire)"
into newfound treasures. ~ Ashleigh Kittle