Mahalia Sings Songs of Christmas! (CD - 1995)

Personnel includes: Mahalia Jackson (vocals); Johnny Williams (conductor); Leon Alexander Abbey (violin); Mildred Falls (piano); Ralph Jones (organ); Lionel Hampton, Robert Prince, Elden Bailey (vibraphone); Milt Hinton, John Frigo (bass); Frank Rullo (drums).

Recorded between 1955 & 1968. Includes liner notes by Michael Neal.

All tracks have been digitally remastered.

Personnel: Mahalia Jackson (vocals).

Unlike her Christmas with Mahalia Jackson album, Mahalia Sings Songs of Christmas! has a large number of traditional holiday tracks, such as "Silent Night," "Joy to the World," "O Come All Ye Faithful," "The First Noel," "Hark! The Herald Angels Sing," "O Little Town of Bethlehem," and "O Holy Night." The CD also features songs like "Mary's Little Boy Child," "Go Tell It on the Mountain," "No Room at the Inn," and "Sweet Little Jesus Boy," and Mahalia Jackson's classic voice makes this disc a worthwhile addition to any holiday music collection. ~ Gina Boldman minimize