Product Description

Skip the Christmas carolling this year and slide in the new Verve Music compilation The Very Best of Christmas Jazz. This jolly collection features fourteen of the world's favorite holiday jingles previously recorded by the legendary vocalists and musicians of jazz. Jazz diva Shirley Horn sings "Winter Wonderland," powerhouse singer Ella Fitzgerald performs a playful rendition of "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer," and the eloquent Dinah Washington amazes on "Silent Night." John Coltrane grooves on "Greensleeves," while Mel Torme offers a timeless version of "The Christmas Song." Delightful treats packed together like an overstuffed Christmas stocking, this selection will be sure to add a joyful spirit to your holiday season.

Track Listing

1. Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer - Ella Fitzgerald, Frank Devol Orchestra
2. Merry Christmas Baby - Kenny Burrell
3. Christmas Eve - Billy Eckstine
4. Here Comes Santa Claus - Ramsey Lewis Trio
5. Let It Snow Let It Snow Let It Snow - Joe Williams
6. Greensleeves - John Coltrane Quartet
7. The Christmas Song - Mel Tormé
8. 'Zat You, Santa Claus? - Louis Armstrong, The Commanders
9. Winter Wonderland - Shirley Horn
10. Santa Claus Is Coming To Town - Bill Evans
11. Good Morning Blues - Count Basie & His Orchestra
12. Jingle Bells - Jimmy Smith
13. Silent Night - Dinah Washington
14. A Child Is Born - Oscar Peterson

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #1880 in Music
• Released on: 2001-11-05
• Number of discs: 1
• Dimensions: .20 pounds
• Running time: 45 minutes

Customer Reviews

If you're sick of "Slade" and Wizzard", give this a go!!
This is my favourite Christmas CD, it has something for everyone! It's the perfect antidote for the tired old tunes that everyone plays at Christmas (if I hear "I wish it could be Christmas every day" one more time I won't be responsible for my actions), the highlights being "Zat you Santa Claus?" by Louis Armstrong and "Silent Night" by Dinah Washington.
Give it a go and you won't be disappointed, especially at this price!!

A nice Christmas collection
My wife and I enjoy this collection. There is a little traditional, a little modern, some soulful, some fun. A relaxing mix of music to settle down with.