Dave McKenna - Christmas Ivory (1997)

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Title: Christmas Ivory
Year Of Release: 1997
Label: Concord Jazz [CCD-4772-2]
Genre: Jazz, Swing, Christmas
Quality: FLAC (tracks + .cue,log)
Total Time: 59:04
Total Size: 216 MB(+3%)
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Tracklist

01. Santa Claus Is Coming to Town (3:16)
02. Jingle Bells (The One Horse Open Sleigh) (3:18)
03. Stille Nacht, Heilige Nacht (Silent Night, Holy Night) (4:13)
04. Let It Snow, Let It Snow, Let It Snow (3:51)
05. Don't Want No Blues This Christmas (5:36)
06. It Came Upon a Midnight Clear (3:12)
07. Christmas Waltz (2:43)
08. O Little Town of Bethlehem/Mary's Little Boy-Child (4:40)
09. Cantique de Noel (O Holy Night) (3:28)
10. Silver Bells (4:11)
11. I'll Be Home for Christmas (3:19)
12. Snowbound (4:09)
13. An Eggnog, Some Mistletoe and You (3:01)
14. Sleigh Ride (3:43)
15. Adeste Fideles (O Come All Ye Faithful) (2:23)
16. O Tannenbaum, O Tannenbaum! (O Christmas Tree) (4:01)

This solo set by pianist Dave McKenna is predictably infectious and joyful. Most Christmas songs naturally lend themselves to swinging jazz interpretations, and McKenna has yet to record an indifferent album, particularly when playing unaccompanied solos. He romps through such songs as "Santa Claus Is Coming to Town," "Jingle Bells" and "Sleigh Bells," contributes two originals (including the touching ballad "Snowbound"), and comes up with enough variety in tempos and moods to hold on to one's interest throughout this enjoyable effort.~Scott Yanow