While I often find Kristen Chenoweth’s voice to be nasal and brassy, she avoids those problems and gives my fav (this year) rendition of “The Christmas Waltz” as linked below:
Just about perfect. I can listen to that over and over. Good stuff, Maynard. (For the best instrumental rendition, IMO, check out the George Shearing Quintet’s version. Stunning.)
http://youtu.be/aVsLMxam21I was quite impressive (went to look having read your comment on her voice) but I can see how it isn’t a warm voice (especially when speaking)