Trumpet master Chris Botti is out with a new edition of his 1996 Christmas album "December." The Columbia Records release features Milwaukee native and ex Mr. Halle Barry, Eric Benet, and four newly recorded Yuletide tracks.

Produced by founder and innovative jazz-rock fusion drummer of the group Blood, Sweat & Tears, Bobby Colomby, "December" premieres two songs. One is a wonderful interpretation of Franz Schubert's "Ave Maria." It features the Choir of St. John's, Smith Square.

The second new track on the re-release is "I Don't Want Much for Christmas." Benet, who is still touring the Midwest in support of his latest release "Hurricane" (he plays Detroit's Royal Oak on Dec. 29), is the only solo vocalist on the new Botti record.

The newly expanded disc also features new versions of "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas" and "Silent Night."

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