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Jim Campilongo
Jim Campilongo presents 'Almost Christmas'
Genres: Special Interest, Pop

Track Listings (8) - Disc #1
1. Jingle Bells
2. Old Toy Trains
3. Blue Christmas
4. Mom & Dad's Waltz
5. Christmas Guitarilongo
6. It Came Upon a Midnight Clear
7. All I Want for Christmas is You
8. Ladies' Choice

CD Details

All Artists: Jim Campilongo
Title: Jim Campilongo presents 'Almost Christmas'
Members Wishing: 4
Total Copies: 0
Label: Blue Hen
Original Release Date: 1/1/2008
Re-Release Date: 12/9/2008
Genres: Special Interest, Pop
Styles: Holiday & Wedding, Vocal Pop
Number of Discs: 1
SwapaCD Credits: 1
UPC: 884501075084

Synopsis

Product Description

A Christmas record with a country flair by country/jazz guitarist Jim Campilongo and friends. Featuring Bobby Black - pedal steel guitar and vocal, Chris Kee - upright bass and vocal, Ken Owen - drums. Tracks are: Jingle Bells, Old Toy Trains (vocal - Kurt Stevenson), Blue Christmas (vocal - Brandi Shearer), Mom & Dad's Waltz (vocal - Bobby Black), Christmas Guitarilongo, It Came Upon a Midnight Clear, All I Want for Christmas is You (vocal - Johnny Dilks), Ladies' Choice (vocal - Dave Boat).

CD Reviews

Almost Christmas is Here!

Bystander | Golden State | 12/28/2009

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Jim Campilongo's talent and virtuosity shine through like a well-lit Christmas tree on this seasonal mini-album. The three instrumental tracks cover a wide range of styles. The rocking Ventures-inspired opener "Jingle Bells" is guaranteed to get you into the season's spirits. "It Came Upon a Midnight Clear" is played reverently with a lonesome, reflective touch. And "Christmas Guitarilongo" has such a loopy good-time feel you'll swear someone spiked the egg nog!

Campilongo's Christmas party has plenty of room for special guests, too. Brandi Shearer lends her low-key halting vocals to "Blue Christmas." Kurt Stevenson offers a touching rendition of "Old Toy Trains." Johnny Dilks celebrates the season honky-tonk style with "All I Want for Christmas is You." Producer Dave Boat takes the mic to introduce the band on "Ladies' Choice." But the real treat is steel guitar legend Bobby Black's rare and heart-warming take on "Mom & Dad's Waltz." A very special Christmas present indeed.

So get into the spirit with "Almost Christmas." Buy two - one for yourself, and one to brighten a special someone's holidays!

"

Campilongo rules

M. S. Wayne | Tarzana, Ca United States | 01/05/2009

(5 out of 5 stars)

"I got this as a gift and I have to say I've been playing it all through the holidays! I'm just getting into jazz guitar from rock and this stuff kind of straddles the line... virtuoso twangy telecaster that reminds me of Duane Eddy turbocharged by Les Paul. The arrangement, especially the steel guitar, make a kind of rich background to counter the bright, swooping lead. It's too good to be country!"