Christmas Jazz Jam
Track list
01.Listen Santa Claus Is Coming To Town
02.Listen Mary Had A Baby
03.Listen Jingle Bells
04.Listen Blue Christmas
05.Listen Go Tell It On The Mountain
06.Listen O Christmas Tree
07.Listen O Little Town Of Bethlehem
08.Listen Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer
09.Listen The Christmas Song
10.Listen Good King Wenceslas
11.Listen Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas
12.Listen Greensleeves
SIDEMAN
Victor Goines (clarinet, tenor and soprano saxophone), Wessel Anderson (alto saxophone), Walter Blanding (tenor & soprano saxophones), Paul Nedzela (baritone saxophone and bass clarinet), Wycliffe Gordon (trombone and tuba), Vincent Garden (trombone), Don Vappie (banjo, guitar and vocals), Dan Nimmer (piano), Reginald Veal (bass), Herlin Riley (drums), Roberta Gumbel (vocals).
DESCRIPTION
Wynton is back with Christmas Jazz Jam, his first holiday album in 20 years. He has partnered with Target ® to exclusively release this holiday essential currently available on iTunes and in stores nationwide.
Wynton is joined by his septet for his 78th recording as they breathe new life into Christmas classics. Rooted in the spirit of New Orleans and the gospel church, these new arrangements of holiday standards are drenched with down-home soul and joyous swing. Wynton’s trumpet is joined by Don Vappie on banjo and guitar; Wycliffe Gordon on trombone and tuba; Vincent Gardner on trombone; Victor Goines, Wessell Anderson, Walter Blanding and Paul Nedzela on reed instruments; a rhythm section comprised of Dan Nimmer, Herlin Riley and Reginald Veal with the vocals of Roberta Gumbel joining the band on “Mary Had a Baby” and “O Little Town of Bethlehem”.
Christmas Jazz Jam brings the American art of jazz improvisation to traditional songs loved worldwide. It provides a great opportunity to discover and enjoy contemporary jazz.
