Joni James – Merry Christmas from Jose James – Black Vinyl (DE Link)

Combining the jazz-crooner elegance of Frank Sinatra and Nat “King” Cole with the sophistication of Stevie Wonder and Donny Hathaway, Merry Christmas From José James raises the bar for the contemporary Christmas album. Covering 10 songs – including two originals by James and his partner Talia Billig – James breathes new life into much-loved holiday classics such as “The Christmas Song,” “White Christmas” and “Let it Snow.” Also included is a joyful rendition of John Coltrane’s “My Favorite Things.” Available on 180g black vinyl.