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- Rewards-Kylie Auldist (It's hard to believe this is a 2016 release, as its dance vibe and vocals would have segued smoothly with Madonna's "Holiday" in 1983.)
- Midnight Rider-Sharon Jones & The Dap-Kings (An impressive cover of the Allman Brothers Band tune, with horns handling the original version's guitar part deftly.)
- Deck The Halls-Herbie Hancock (Possibly the most raucous version--the most raucous jazz version, at least--of this carol. The carol's familiar theme is apparent near the beginning and end of the tune. In between, the brass players, especially trumpeter Woody Shaw, and rhythm players take the melody and fly with it. Everyone spits the notes out at a breakneck tempo, making listeners almost forget they're hearing "Deck The Halls." This is one of the standout tracks on the various artists "Jingle Bell Jazz" compilation. Dave Brubeck's "Santa Claus Is Comin' To Town" cover is another highlight.)
- Silent Night-Ann Hampton Callaway (Tasteful, elegant vocals, as I'd expect from a singer of this caliber.)
- I'll Be Loving You-Gabriela Anders (Smooth, sultry vocals that fit into traditional and smooth jazz formats easily. There's a pleasant consistency to "Wanting," the CD from which this comes.)
- I Saw Three Ships-Sting (Sting's brisk, upbeat take on this carol serves it well.)
