Jools Holland and his Rhythm and Blues Orchestra pretty much release music round this time of year, every year. This time the ex-Squeeze keyboardist/UK music-variety show host has teamed up with José Feliciano for this 14-song holiday treat, As You See Me Now.

I have caught Mr. Feliciano plenty throughout his career. In fact, back in the day (but I won’t reveal how far back) I caught Jose’ Feliciano at Carnegie Hall, in what was the first concert I ever attended. From that moment on, even though I was young and had yet to see all the great guitarist I would come to (and mainly rock guys), the Puerto Rican guitar master struck me as playing on a different level than anyone else.