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A Christmas Miscellany

Geoffrey Smith gets into the Yuletide spirit with his very own Christmas miscellany - a mixture of jokes, treats and curiosities from the likes of Woody Herman, Bessie Smith, Slim Gaillard and Clarence Williams.

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  • Duke Ellington and His Orchestra

    Overture (The Nutcracker Suite)

    Composer: Tchaikovsky Performers: Duke Ellington, p; Johnny Hodges, Harry Carney, Paul Gonsalves, Russell Procope, Jimmy Hamilton, saxophones; Ray Nance, Willie Cook, Andres Meringuito, Eddie Mullins, t; Juan Tizol, Lawrence Brown, Britt Woodman, Booty Wood, tb; Sam Woodyard, d; Aaron Bell, b. May 1960

    • The Nutcracker Suite.
    • Columbia.
    • 4723562 (2) Tr. 1.

  • Clarence Williams

    Candy Lips

    Composer: Lauria / Jackson Performers: Clarence Williams鈥� Jazz Kings: ? Ben Whitted, ? Benny Moten, cl; Clarence Williams, p; Leroy Harris, bj; Cyrus St. Clair, bb. January 1927

    • Clarence Williams Classics 1926 - 1927.
    • Classics.
    • Classics 718 (1); Tr. 21.

  • Ray Charles & Betty Carter

    Baby It's Cold Outside

    Composer: Frank Loesser Performers: Ray Charles, v, p; Betty Carter, v; Hank Crawford, as; David Fathead Newman, ts; Leroy Cooper, bs; Bill Pittman, g; Edgar Willis, b; Mel Lewis, Bruno Carr, d. Marty Paich, arr. June 1961

    • Ray Charles & Betty Carter.
    • Actual Jazz.
    • 5050042 (1); Tr.7.

  • John Lewis & the Modern Jazz Quartet

    Skating in Central Park

    Composer: John Lewis Performers: John Lewis & the Modern Jazz Quartet: Milt Jackson, vib; John Lewis, p; Percy Heath, b; Connie Kay, d. October 1959

    • Odds Against Tomorrow.
    • Avid.
    • AMSC 1010. D1, Tr.7.

  • Diana Krall

    Santa Claus is Coming to Town

    Composer: J Fred Coots / Haven Gillespie Performers: The Clayton/Hamilton Jazz Orchestra: Diana Krall, v; Gerald Clayton, p; Jeff Clayton, as; Keith Fiddmont, as, cl; Rickey Woodard, Charles Owens, ts, cl; Adam Schroeder, bs, bcl; Rick Baptist, Sal Cracchiolo, Clay Jenkins, Gilbert Castellanos, William Barnhart, t; Ira Nepus, George Bohanon, Ryan Porter, tb; Tommy Johnson, tu; Rick Todd, David Duke, Joe Meyer, Brad Warnaar, frh; Joe Porcaro, per; Anthony Wilson, g; Robert Hurst, b; Jeff Hamilton, d.2005

    • Christmas Songs.
    • Verve.
    • 0602498821213. Tr.7.

  • Oscar Peterson

    A Child is Born

    Composer: Thad Jones Performers: Oscar Peterson, p. November 1970

    • Verve Presents: The Very Best of Christmas Jazz.
    • Verve.
    • 549 067 2. Tr. 14.

  • John Handy

    Dancy Dancy

    Composer: Handy Performers: John Handy, saxophone; Mike White, vn; Jerry Hahn, g; Don Thompson b; Terry Clark, d. 1967.

    • The 2nd John Handy Album.
    • CBS.
    • 62881; S1/2.

  • Leo Watson

    Avocado Seed Soup Symphony

    Composer: Gaillard Performers: Slim Galliard, piano g, v; Leo Watson, d, v; Bam Brown, b. December 1945

    • The Original Scat Man.
    • Indigo.
    • IGOCD2098 (1); Tr. 19.

  • Dave Brubeck

    La Paloma Azul

    Composer: Traditional, arr. Brubeck Performers: Dave Brubeck, p; Benjamin Correa, g; Salvator Agueros, bgo,cga; Paul Desmond, as; Eugene Wright, b; Joe Morello, d. 1967

    • The Essential Dave Brubeck.
    • Columbia/Legacy.
    • 510594 2; D2, Tr.12.

  • Rahsaan Roland Kirk

    Dem Red Beans and Rice

    Composer: Kirk Performers: Rahsaan Roland Kirk, cl; Ron Burton, p; Henry Pearson, b; Robert Shy, d; Joe Habao, per; Todd Barkan, tam. June 1973

    • Bright Moments.
    • Rhino.
    • RH1714092 (1); D2, Tr.3.

  • Art Hodes

    We Wish You a Merry Christmas

    Composer: Traditional Performers: Art Hodes, p. April or June 1987

    • Joy to the Jazz World.
    • Parkwood.
    • PW 108. S2, Tr1.

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  • Sun 23 Dec 2012 00:00
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