After 15 years, 20 recordings and over four million albums sold, the independent piano phenomenon has finally secured a major label deal with . No doubt the label was aware of the popularity of 's previous discs and , and decided another seasonal affair was the way to introduce him to their roster. 's arrangements are simple, sweet and direct, balancing gossamer upper register melodies with the deeper emotions of lower register chords to create an overall feeling of peace and romantic warmth. To his credit, his four prayer/ oriented originals flow beautifully and naturally among the ultra-familiar material. If you like 's albums, this is for you. ~ Jonathan Widran