New Age Christmas Radio

It doesn’t take much listening to New Age Christmas Radio to encounter music performed on the harp.  It is one of my favorite musical instruments, and is perfectly fitting for the holiday season.  I am also a big fan of Smooth Jazz music, and listen regularly to several online stations that play the format.

What hit my ears a few months ago while listening to Smooth Jazz Dot Com however, took me completely by surprise!  Music by a jazz harpist! Never had I heard such a heavenly sound presented in such a modern, and unique way.  It sent me on an online quest to learn as much as I could about Lori Andrews.

What I discovered was an excellent collection of Jazz Harp recordings by Andrews, some of which I am still looking forward to adding to my collection.  One recording, however, immediately stood out to me as an excellent choice to share with you this season on New Age Christmas Radio.

Jazz Harp Christmas is a completely new twist on all of your favorite holiday songs, played in a way only Lori Andrews can!  It is a collection of 12 solo pieces, performed in a variety of styles.  Lori’s “jazz roots” are evident right from the start on “Jingle Bell Rock,” and carries on in “Santa Baby,” “Frosty the Snowman,” and the fast-paced “Jingle Bells / Sleigh Ride.”  However, Lori also lets the more relaxing side of her talent shine on “Winter Wonderland,” and “It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas.”  And even more solemn selections, such as “Do You Hear What I Hear?” and “What Child Is This” are treated with the respect they deserve by this uniquely talented musician.

I encourage you not to let your exploration of Lori’s music end with this album, however!  All of her albums offer a variety of moods and sounds sure to please anyone who is searching for a unique new listening experience year-round.  Listen to samples of Jazz Harp Christmas here.