About The Heart Of The Holidays

"Heart of the Holidays" is a celebration of the season that wells up from deep within, and rings forth in each and every cut on this joyous recording. From the stunning keyboard work on traditional classics such as "Bring a Torch" and "Little Drummer Boy," to the unexpected syncopation of "What Child Is This?" and the light-hearted reverence of the "Carol of the Bells," Laurie Z. breathes remarkable life and feeling into familiar tunes. Included are creative new interpretations of traditional Chanukah songs "Mo'oz Tsur" and "Sivivon," along with two new original numbers that easily hold their own next to songs we all know by heart. Listeners will walk away humming the melodies of the title tune and "Warmth From Within," which was written for the beautiful album cover oil painting by renowned artist Jess Anderson.

Playful touches are included, like special guest, actor Jack Palance singing "I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus" and insertion of a snippet of Adam Sandler's "Chanukah Song" into the grand finale. Topping it all off is Jack Palance's delightful reading of "The Night Before Christmas.*