JazzLover451 Posted November 29, 2012 Report Share Posted November 29, 2012 I looked for this topic elsewhere but couldn't find it, so I thought I'd start a thread on what Christmas Jazz/Pop/Rock Albums you might recommend this time of year. I just discovered Ramsey Lewis' 1961 Christmas album and am enjoying it quite a bit. Ray Charles' "The Spirit of Christmas" is always spinning, as well. Thoughts? Suggestions? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Gould Posted November 29, 2012 Report Share Posted November 29, 2012 The Ray Brown Trio on Telearc - with guests including Krall, Kevin Mahogany and othersAn Uptown Christmas (Uptown)Big Al's Christmas comp (Big Al Records) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JSngry Posted November 29, 2012 Report Share Posted November 29, 2012 (hold out for an original Philles LP, though. anything else, good as it might be, is only going to give you a different story) And one to avoid, even if it only costs you 25 cents (as mine did): Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DMP Posted November 29, 2012 Report Share Posted November 29, 2012 Wynton Marsalis' "Crescent City Christmas." (The only album of his I actually listen to.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A Lark Ascending Posted November 29, 2012 Report Share Posted November 29, 2012 (edited) Try this thread: Edited November 29, 2012 by A Lark Ascending Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Al Posted November 29, 2012 Report Share Posted November 29, 2012 The Ray Brown Trio on Telearc - with guests including Krall, Kevin Mahogany and othersAn Uptown Christmas (Uptown)Big Al's Christmas comp (Big Al Records) Thanks, Dan! Anyone seeking a copy can just drop me a PM. I'm glad folks are still enjoying it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul secor Posted November 29, 2012 Report Share Posted November 29, 2012 (edited) We've been there and done this before - a search of +christmas +albums will help you find earlier threads - but here are some additions: Edited November 29, 2012 by paul secor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Beat Steve Posted November 29, 2012 Report Share Posted November 29, 2012 A plug for this one: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Magnificent Goldberg Posted November 29, 2012 Report Share Posted November 29, 2012 One of my favourites - on Plas' own label Carell Music. I THINK you can get this from CDbaby. Includes Tadd Dameron's 'A bebop carol' - first time it was recorded since Tadd's 1946 Savoy session. MG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr jazz Posted November 29, 2012 Report Share Posted November 29, 2012 6 String Santa-Joe Pass Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clifford_thornton Posted November 29, 2012 Report Share Posted November 29, 2012 We've been there and done this before - a search of +christmas +albums will help you find earlier threads - but here are some additions: Yeah, I'm a fan of this one. There's also an organissimo Holiday Sampler! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Nessa Posted November 30, 2012 Report Share Posted November 30, 2012 Albert Ayler's Spiritual Unity does it for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danasgoodstuff Posted November 30, 2012 Report Share Posted November 30, 2012 http://www.site.uottawa.ca/~bernard/ayler_christmas.html haven't heard this, yetHave heard, and do like very much, the Venture's Xmas offering - Frosty (the Snowman) Tequila! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sidewinder Posted November 30, 2012 Report Share Posted November 30, 2012 This bit of Sun Ra does it for me: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JETman Posted December 2, 2012 Report Share Posted December 2, 2012 I really enjoy Matt Wilson's Christmas disc from a couple of years ago, but mainly because it's not a traditional Christmas album. I've always had a soft spot for Vince Guaraldi's Peanuts stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A Lark Ascending Posted December 2, 2012 Report Share Posted December 2, 2012 This is a great one to put on when you've had too much incoming from Wizzard, Wham and Noddy. And death might be your Santa Claus! Indeed! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BFrank Posted December 2, 2012 Report Share Posted December 2, 2012 I'm sure this is good. It just came out. Available HERE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danasgoodstuff Posted December 5, 2012 Report Share Posted December 5, 2012 http://www.amazon.com/Time-Of-Peace-Brothers-Baladi/dp/B00004ZDU9 I like this one too, local guys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Magnificent Goldberg Posted December 5, 2012 Report Share Posted December 5, 2012 http://www.amazon.co...i/dp/B00004ZDU9 I like this one too, local guys Amazing what you learn on Organissimo! I didn't know 'Deck the halls' was a traditional Welsh carol. MG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnS Posted December 7, 2012 Report Share Posted December 7, 2012 Easy on the ear but works for me, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danasgoodstuff Posted December 7, 2012 Report Share Posted December 7, 2012 http://www.amazon.co...i/dp/B00004ZDU9 I like this one too, local guys Amazing what you learn on Organissimo! I didn't know 'Deck the halls' was a traditional Welsh carol. MG https://www.google.com/search?q=deck+the+halls+welsh&ie=utf-8&oe=utf-8&aq=t&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&client=firefox-a the consensus seems to be that indeed it is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skeith Posted December 9, 2012 Report Share Posted December 9, 2012 I've always had a soft spot for Vince Guaraldi's Peanuts stuff. :tup Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom 1960 Posted December 9, 2012 Report Share Posted December 9, 2012 I've always had a soft spot for Vince Guaraldi's Peanuts stuff. :tup I just bought this in the past week and getting a great deal of enjoyment from hearing it. It brings back a ton of childhood memories. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Milestones Posted December 18, 2012 Report Share Posted December 18, 2012 Kenny Burrell's Have Yourself a Soulful Little Christmas is a good one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Magnificent Goldberg Posted December 18, 2012 Report Share Posted December 18, 2012 Actually, I think some of the best jazz Christmas stuff is in the free downloads of Organissimo. MG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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