Continuing on... "Blitzen" (Joe Wilder on trumpet) by Leonard Feather & Ralph Burns is the earliest track (1954). The Modern Jazz Quartet's "England's Carol" is the other earlier track (1960). Aside from a few 80s & 90s tracks, the rest are 00s.
I don't think I could pick one track over them all. Wynton Marsalis' "We Three Kings of Orient Are" would be right up there though, at a mesmerizing 9 minute tour-de-force. Nary a moment of boredom or reaching for the fast-forward button. Gabriel Latchin Trio's "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer" is another to take note. Tia Fuller's "Little Drummer Boy" is another worthy addition to the many covers.
Vince Guaraldi Trio's "Skating (#3, take 7)" is close to the original release, that you may not notice a difference. Mark Shane's X-Mas Allstars' "Santa Claus Is Coming to Town" and Alban Darche's "Hark!" are a couple more excellent tracks. They're all good. Enjoy!
Looks like a great addition to the holiday library -- thanks!
ReplyDeleteYou're welcome MrDave. I do hope it passes the audition :D
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