All tracks have been digitally mastered using HDCD technology.
Walter Afanasieff won the 2000 Grammy Award for Producer Of The Year for CHRISTMAS WITH BABYFACE.
Babyface had long demonstrated a talent for smooth, seductive, laid-back contemporary soul before he recorded his holiday album, Christmas with Babyface. Those years he spent perfecting his style were put to good use -- not only did he turn into a reliable hitmaker, but he developed an alluring, mellow sound that appealed to all generations of listeners, which is exactly what is needed for a successful holiday album. And Christmas with Babyface is exactly that -- a warm, friendly, and inviting holiday record, with enough soul for younger listeners and enough style for old folks. It may not be a classic, but it is a lovely record ideal for romantic winter nights or relaxed holiday parties. ~ Leo Stanley
Personnel: Babyface (vocals, acoustic guitar, keyboards, programming); Dean Parks (acoustic guitar); Michael Thompson (electric guitar); Vernon Black (guitar, programming); Walter Afanasieff (nylon guitar, keyboards, Hammond B-3 organ, synthesizer vibraphone, bells); John Kurlander, Dave Reitzas (strings); Mark Russo (tenor saxophone); Greg Phillinganes (piano, Hammond B-3 organ); Wayne Linsey (electric piano, Wurlitzer); Tim Carmon, Kenneth Crouch (Hammond B-3 organ); Nathan East (bass); Ricky Lawson (drums); Paulinho Da Costa (percussion); Brandon Edmonds (tambourine); Dan Shea (programming); Take 6 (background vocals).
Engineers include: Paul Boutin, Dave Gleeson, John Kurlander.
A great Holiday Album by Babyface The voice of Babyface brings a new sensation of these classical christmas songs !
The melodies are so good and the feeling is like the best of Babyface !!!
His son plays music in one song, cool !!! Submitted by a reviewer (France) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo This review is for a different format.
I Love This CD I bought this CD long time ago when it first came out and I listen to it every year. This is a wonderful Christmas CD and I would suggest this CD to anyone. You would not be disappointed! Submitted by Carol (Chicago, IL) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo This review is for a different format.
Excellent I purchased this CD after hearing a couple of cuts on the radio. Now a days it's hard to find a CD with 4 or 5 selections you like. Not this one, it is excellent in its entirety. I especially like I'll Be Home for Christmas, with background vocals by Take Six, Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer, and Winter Wonderland. Pick it up, you'll be glad you did. Submitted by Terry (Washington, DC) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo This review is for a different format.
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