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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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大象传媒 Radio 3
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