Another Laurie Berkner Christmas
Two Tomatoes, 2022
8/10
Listen to Another Laurie Berkner Christmas
One of the most prolific and respected artists in the area of children’s music, Laurie Berkner’s 2nd Christmas album brings some very special guests in for the 18 timeless and really fun tunes.
“Holly Jolly Christmas” opens the listen with gorgeous harmonizing in the upbeat and radiant spirit, and “Good King Wenceslas” follows with Norm Lewis contributing his expressive baritone to the eloquent climate.
Moving along, “God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen” focuses on Berkner’s pretty singing amid the soft melodies, while “Winter Wonderland” is full of calm drums and a folk-pop presence that makes this version one of the coziest you’ll hear.
Closer to the end, “Little Tree”, one of three originals, is full of Berkner’s universally enjoyable song craft that’s fun for the whole family, and, of the bonus tracks, the dance remix of “Jingle Bells” will be sure to get everyone in the family moving to the lively and playful take on the classic.
Berkner’s always impressive band of Susie Lampert (keyboards), Brady Rymer (bass), and Bobby Golden (drums) are in fine form, and additional contributions from David Mann (saxophone, horn arrangements), Trevor Neumann (trumpet), and guest vocalists Suzzy Roche and Lucy Wainwright Roche only further solidify this as yet another must hear family album.
Travels well with: Martin And Rose Music- Dear Heart; Again Again- Your Voice Is Magic