Christmas Present: Music of Warmth & Celebration
by Stephen Thomas ErlewineChristmas Present -- Music of Warmth and Celebration is a pleasant, laidback collection of smooth jazz that's ideal background music for holiday parties. Braun runs through a number of classic Christmas carols ("The Christmas Present," "Do You Hear What I Hear?") and several original pieces that often evoke the spirit of the season, making it a nice Christmas record for fans of smooth jazz and fusion.