“‘Holiday Instrumentals’ is stacked with classics, including ‘We Wish You a Merry Christmas,’ ‘Joy to the World,’ ‘Santa Claus is Coming to Town,’ ‘Silver Bells’ and ‘Auld Lang Syne.’ Playing six- and 12-string guitars, James works his magic with some improv and the kind of scintillating playing that he’s made a name for himself with. But the songs are also recognizable, making them a fresh yet sentimental entry into the landscape of Christmas music.”

-Portland Press Herald