Peace Child (2006) "Peace Child is a Christmas album with many traditional songs with original arrangements. Also, my wife Janae wrote the title cut "Peace Child. Below is an article written by Kevan Breitinger of Suite 101 that probably best describes the record. The album package tells the story of a baby offered sacrificially to end an ongoing war between two Indian tribes in Irian Jaya. Missionary Don Richardson learned the tribal language to tell the tribes of the original Peace Child, the One to whom this smooth album is dedicated. Wayburn Dean's passion for this Child strongly flavors this entertaining Christmas album, as do his creative arrangements. From the first surprising jazzy strains of "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas," you know you're in for something special. "Have Yourself" is a strong opening, rich with George Benson-like guitar riffs and Wayburn Dean's warm vocals. A passionate rendition of "The First Noel" follows, Dean's expressive vocals weaving in and out of the strong arrangements. Some of our traditional Christmas songs are difficult to make interesting, especially after years of repeated listening. But Dean manages to lend an air of historic authenticity to "O Come Emmanuel" with his crisp production and soulful vocals. Nat King Cole's "The Christmas Song" is buttery smooth and mellow, and Dean gives a rousing rendition of "Away in a Manger" but the swing goes out of things for the next few tracks. The homogenized background vocals and pro