It may never rain, let alone snow, in Southern California, yet they have Yuletide there, and Albert Hammond is well aware of this fact, so the locale’s climate didn’t prevent him from adding “Under The Christmas Tree” to 1989’s “Best Of Me” on which the veteran fashioned fresh versions of his perennials. However, Albert has never found the seasonal albums fad too alluring – until now, that is, as November 8th will be the day when Hammond’s new platter hits the shelves, simply titled “Christmas” and featuring both traditional carols and more progressive cuts.
