Jazz lovers.......I need your help, please!

[TheDebbieDee]

I've been working the last few weekends at Walgreen's where they have been playing Christmas music that's supposedly piped in from Danville, IL. Anyway,all of the music rocks but the jazz renditions of most of the Christmas time songs just knock my socks off.

I did some research on Amazon and found out that a lot of the tunes I like the most were performed by Boney James. But there's a Jingle Bells tune featuring a xylophonist or vibraphonist that I don't think I can last 12 months without hearing.

Do any of you jazz afficianados have any ideas about who could have have performed the tune (featuring a xylophonist or vibraphonist) I'm thinking of? Thanks, in advance, for your help.

[Ptah]

1. I am not sure but here a two links that might help

http://www.vervemusicgroup.com/product.aspx?ob=prd&src=list&pid=9634

Skip the Christmas caroling this year and slide in the new Verve Music compilation
The Very Best of Christmas Jazz. This jolly collection features fourteen of the world’s
favorite holiday jingles previously recorded by the legendary vocalists and musicians
of jazz. Jazz divas like the incomparable Shirley Horn sings “Winter Wonderland”,
powerhouse singer Ella Fitzgerald performs a playful rendition of
“Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer” and the eloquent Dinah Washington amazes on
“Silent Night”. John Coltrane grooves on “Greensleeves”, while Mel Torme offers
a timeless version of “The Christmas Song.” Delightful treats packed together like an
overstuffed Christmas stocking, this selection will be sure to add a joyful spirit to
your holiday season.




http://www.allaboutjazz.com/php/article.php?id=949

1. The Christmas Song Dexter Gordon The Panther! (Original Jazz Classics)
Master of the saxophone ballad transforms a holiday pop favorite into a soulful
blues improvisation.

2. Here Comes Santa Claus Ramsey Lewis Sound Of Christmas (Chess/MCA)
In their prime, Ramsey Lewis and his trio could make anything sound great.
Here lies the proof.

3. Jingle Bells Duke Ellington & His Orchestra Jingle Bell Swing (Columbia/Legacy)
Classic Duke sound and great choruses played with typical economy from his
sidemen circa 1962.

4. Skating Vince Guaraldi A Charlie Brown Christmas (Fantasy)
The melody captures the essence of the title in this masterpiece from the
uncanny Guaraldi.

5. Good Morning Blues Ella Fitzgerald Ella Wishes You A Swinging Christmas
(Verve) A hipster-ish Ella swings the Basie blues in merry 6/8 time.

6. What Are You Doing New Year's Eve? Ella Fitzgerald Ella Wishes You A Swinging
Christmas (Verve) No one does this song better. The shyness and longing of
Ella's persona are palpable.

7. Christmas In New Orleans Louis Armstrong w/ the Benny Carter Orchestra Hipster's
Holiday (Rhino) Louis recorded a lot of Christmas tunes. This one wins for the
combination of Armstrong's obvious love for his subject and golden trumpet cadenzas.

8. O' Tannenbaum Vince Guaraldi A Charlie Brown Christmas (Fantasy) Guaraldi's
elegantly stated theme and sudden shift to 4/4 create yuletide jazz perfection.
Is this the most popular jazz song of all time?

9. White Christmas Charlie Parker All-Stars Jingle Bell Jam (Verve)
Every family should serve up some Christmas Bird.

10. Snowfall Ahmad Jamal Trio Cross Country Tour 1958-1961 (Chess MCA)
I've never heard a bad version of this aptly titled Claude Thornhill song, but
Jamal's version is exceptional for his unexpected phrasing and Vernel Fournier's
gently marching snare.


:shrug:

[TheDebbieDee]

5. I checked out this album on Amazon.............

but it didn't have the version of Jingle Bells that I'm looking for. But, thanks very much for your help. :hi:

[peekaloo]

2. The first name that sprang to mind was Lionel Hampton.

the master.

[TheDebbieDee]

6. I'll check Amazon to see what his Christmas music

sounds like. Thanks. :hi:

[BrotherBuzz]

3. Arthur Lyman Mele Kalikimaka - Jingle Bells

My computer doesn't support sound well, but you can download a sound bite to see if this is the one

http://www.cduniverse.com/search/xx/music/pid/7298190/a/Mele+Kalikimaka.htm
http://www.amazon.com/Christmas-Vibe-Arthur-Lyman/dp/B0000009W2

[TheDebbieDee]

4. No, that's not the version I'm looking for.......

but I thank you very much for the info. :hi:

[BrotherBuzz]

7. Almost out of vibe and marimba players

Do you suppose Reg Kehoe and and his Marimba Queens did a Christmas album?. Wait for the bass player. :rofl:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GSEedOH0lKc&mode=related&search=

[TheDebbieDee]

8. Hey! It's not polite to make fun of people with seizure disorders!

:spray:

[mzteris]

9. I'm thinking MJQ

Modern Jazz Quartet.

I'll see if I can find a link online.

Edit - I'm not finding one by them. I've found some others but no sound links. :shrug:

Any other info? Were there any vocals or any other identifying factor?

[Telly Savalas]

10. Or in particular, Milt Jackson was the name of the vibraphonist for them

He did some stuff with other combos and I think has some work listed under his name. Worth a try.

[TheDebbieDee]

11. There was no lyrics or singing at all.......

but the stylings sounded really modern. I think I'll check Amazon to see if Spyro Gyra has an X-mas album.

And the Yellowjackets, too.....

ETA: I also checked out Milt Jackson - he's not the one

[Scout1071]

12. Speaking of Jazz lovers....where in the hell is Progmom these days? nt

[LisaM]

14. Tombstoned last August n/t

[schrodingers_cat]

13. Try Lionel Hampton, or Bobby Hutcherson.....

both exemplary..hope you find it!!