The Christmas Song - 20 Unforgettable Versions

Various Artists

From the first few notes of Chet Baker’s warm fluegelhorn pulling the strings of Mel Tormé’s celebrated “The Christmas Song,” you get a taste of what is to come: a distinctive collection of tasty tributes to this classic standard by the hand of fine jazz soloists, great singers, small groups and lush orchestras.

The result is one of cool enjoyment! Savor the full scope of this perennial anthem to yuletide joy… and, as the song goes, Merry Christmas to you!


Tracklisting:

Mel Tormé's "The Christmas Song"
in 20 unforgettable versions by the jazz and popular music legends.

01. Chet Baker (fluegelhorn) 3:08
02. Ella Fitzgerald (vocal) 3:03
03. Lou Rawls (vocal) 4:29
04. Vince Guaraldi (piano) 3:18
05. Percy Faith (orchestra & chorus) 2:49
06. Dexter Gordon (tenor sax) 5:20
07. Nat “King” Cole (vocal) 3:12
08. Jimmy Smith (organ) 4:32
09. Doris Day (vocal) 3:13
10. Jimmy Rowles (piano) 3:01
11. Sammy Davis Jr. (vocal) 3:25
12. Kenny Burrell (guitar) 3:02
13. The Platters (vocal group) 3:25
14. Gene Ammons (tenor sax) 5:57
15. Mel Tormé (vocal) 2:45
16. Ramsey Lewis (piano & celeste) 3:17
17. Connie Francis (vocal) 3:26
18. Oscar Moore (guitar) 3:12
19. Frank Sinatra (vocal) 3:27
20. Maynard Ferguson (trumpet) 3:52

Total time: 71:00 min. approx.

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