Windham Hill's sterling reputation for putting out meditative, atmospheric and accessible music is bolstered by HOLIDAY GUITAR COLLECTION, a sampler of solo guitar works by artists who record for the label. The music is holiday-themed, but instead of sounding hackneyed or cutesy, as is sometimes the case with Christmas music, the seasonal sound of songs like "The Holly and the Ivy" and "Carol of the Bells" lends a familiar elegance to these performances. The caliber of musicianship is remarkably high, with nimble fretwork and nuanced phrasing from the likes of Tuck Andress, Alex de Grassi, and Steve Erquiaga.