The 91st Hot Box takes a look at Christmas (already!)
A selection of jazz from all eras that celebrates or satirises Christmas from the personal collection of Donald Helme.
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Track list for The Hot Box #091 - Christmas 2022
1. Sleigh Ride - then Eddie Higgins Trio
2. Merry Christmas Baby - Kenny Burrell
3. White Christmas - Charlie Parker
4. Sleigh Ride - Jimmy Smith
5. Jingle Bells - Duke Ellington Orchestra
6. Deck the Halls - Bobby Timmons
7. White Christmas/Let it Snow/Winter Wonderland - Rob McConnell’s Boss Brass
8. Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas / Let it Snow / Winter Wonderland - Rob McConnell’s Boss Brass
9. Santa’s Blue - Charles Brown
10. 21st Century Santa Claus Blues - Nigel Mooney
11. Zat you Santa Claus - Louis Armstrong
12. Santa Claus is Coming to Town - Bill Evans Trio