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North Star Music was well known for its classic Holiday recordings.  These two by The North Star Jazz Ensemble, 
and its contemporary alter-ego CommonGround, helped North Star earn that reputation, and were best-sellers for the company.
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Mistletoe Sax

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This collection of Christmas classics from traditional to contemporary features Bruce's beautiful warm sound on alto, tenor and soprano saxophones. Ron, Marty and Bruce have written charming arrangements for the quartet, surrounded by the lush sound of the Hawthorne String Quartet, all of whom are members of the Boston Symphony Orchestra.



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Do You Hear What I Hear

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Featuring Peter Calo on guitars, along with Bruce's sax, this album expresses the more contemporary side of the group.  The 18 tracks on this classic recording range from J.S. Bach to Irving Berlin, all creatively arranged by the group to create a timeless holiday mood. Filling out the sound are a trio of Broadway's finest string players, and the amazing background vocals of folk/rock mainstays Devonsquare.


Click on the music player below to hear a sample track from this release.