Inspiration can be a wonderful thing, especially around the holidays. According to Zupe's liner notes, the right ingredients were there ... Gray skies and snow on the outside, and inside, a hot cup of coffee, a sleeping dog, Zupe, his piano, and tape running. The result: “Christmas Piano.” Just Zupe and his piano, delivering a mellow, beautiful selection of holiday favorites suitable for setting the mood, with family and friends, around the Christmas tree Christmas Eve. We hear Zupe's relaxing interpretations of “Silent Night,” “O' Tannenbaum,” “White Christmas,” “Greensleeves,” “Little Drummer Boy,” and more. Nothing fancy, just Zupe and his piano doing Christmas favorites. Listening to the magic here makes us glad Zupe decided to turn the recorder on when he was hit with the holiday spirit! If you are into quiet holiday music, I highly recommend Zupe's “Christmas Piano.” This one will be playing on my CD player Christmas Eve, no doubt. Buy or find a lump of coal in your stocking! RATING 9.0 out of 10.0. D'Scribe The Final Cut e-zine