JOY: carols and songs is a CD of original songs and inspired new arrangements of traditional and ancient carols for the season for guitar solo. Produced, recorded, edited, performed, arranged and composed by Frank Wallace, composer/guitarist, released October 2007 and performed on a fabulous classical guitar by Ignacio Fleta, 1964. Frank Wallace"s new solo guitar CD of Christmas music is receiving rave reviews. Fanfare magazine says Frank Wallace is a "...a true master of his instrument...His dynamic range is impressive, and his gradations of tone, constantly singing line, and sensitive musicianship confirm his elegant virtuosity...a CD that should be heard by serious listeners who will give it the time and appreciation it deserves. [Robert Schulslaper, Fanfare, Nov/Dec 2008]. ChristmasReviews.com writes, Frank Wallace and his JOY deserve a standing ovation. The classical guitar"s gently expressive voice has never been more alive than in Wallace"s capable hands. Bravo! --Carol Swanson, Christmasreviews.com [read the entire reviews below]. See the COMPANION BOOK of original compositions and arrangements by Frank Wallace [ASCAP]. The complete companion book is available, with link to download free sample PDF of six songs from Gyre Music.