Wynton Marsalis is back with "Christmas Jazz Jam," his first holiday
album in 20 years. Marsalis is partnering with Target to exclusively
release this holiday essential currently available on iTunes and in
stores nationwide on November 1st.
The Pulitzer Prize and Grammy Award-winning musician and composer 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. Marsalis'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.
Christmas Jazz Jam Track Listing
1. Santa Claus is Coming to Town
2. Mary Had a Baby
3. Jingle Bells
4. Blue Christmas
5. Go Tell It On the Mountain
6. O Christmas Tree
7. O Little Town of Bethlehem
8. Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer
9. The Christmas Song
10. Good King Wenceslas
11. Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas
12. Greensleeves
See promo video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SjvJZYYLBHA
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