Acoustic Christmas features a cross-section of guitarists from the Favored Nations stable (FN is the label started by
Steve Vai) performing Christmas classics and a few holiday-themed originals. The style here is mostly some form of solo acoustic, like on
Andy Timmons' tasteful opening reading of "Greensleeves," or the percussive, reedy blues guitar run through "God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen" by
Greg Koch.
Adrian Legg's "Jingle Bells" hums with electronic tweaking, Dillengers contribute a slightly surfy bar band version of "Run Rudolf Run" (with vocals), and
Mimi Fox puts "Winter Wonderland" into comfortable jazz territory. Acoustic Christmas is a nice pickup for guitar enthusiasts, as well as listeners looking for holiday party music with some stature and adventurism. ~ Johnny Loftus