This electrifying compilation of blues, jazz and R&B will give any holiday party a high-voltage kick. With merry makers like famed band leader Lionel Hampton, bop sax titan Dexter Gordon, the West Coast cool of Johnny Otis, Floyd Dixon, Jesse Thomas & Lloyd Glenn, and hard blues heroes Sonny Boy Williamson II, Lightnin Hopkins and Lowell Fulson, its a kaleidoscopic, soul-satisfying rampage through the Christmas season that also features never-before reissued rarities. With more than 25 tracks spanning Yuletide standards, straight-up gospel, low-down laments and wild boogies, the compilation also re-introduces some minor but marvelous musical voicesCecil Gant, Thelma Cooper, Titus Turner, and the sensational child prodigy Sugar Chile Robinson. Hang up your stockings and hang onto your hats, because this Christmas is gonna jump!
CONDITION: NEW
TRACK LISTING
1. Far Away Blues (Xmas Blues) - Johnny Otis W: Little Esther & Mel Walker -
2. Hey Santa Claus - The Moonglows -
3. Lonesome Christmas Pt.1 - Lowell Fulson -
4. Sonny Boys Christmas Blues - Sonny Boy Williamson -
5. All I Want For Christmas - The Larks -
6. Christmas Time Blues - Roy Milton -
7. Merry Xmas - Little Willie Littlefield -
8. Mr. Santas Boogie - The Marshall Brothers -
9. Hello Santa Claus - Cecil Gant -
10. No Room At The Inn - The Fairfield Four -
11. Boogie Woogie Santa Claus - Sonny Parker W: Lionel Hampton -
12. Oh Holy Night - The Orioles -
13. Christmas Blues - Larry Darnell -
14. I Need A Man - Thelma Cooper -
15. Gonna Have A Merry Xmas - The Nic Nacs (Robins) -
16. I Want My Baby For Christmas - Jimmy Liggins -
17. Its Christmas Time - The Five Keys -
18. Christmas Celebration - Jesse Thomas -
19. Empty Stocking Blues - Floyd Dixon W: Johnny Moores Three Blazers -
20. Children Go Where I Send Thee - The Victory Five -
21. Merry Christmas Baby - Sonny Parker With Lionel Hampton -
22. Jingle Jangle Jump - Gladys Bentley W: Dexter Gordon -
23. Christmas Morning - Titus Turner -
24. Christmas Boogie - Sugar Chile Robinson -
25. Merry Christmas - Lightening Hopkins -
26. What Are You Doing New Years Eve - The Orioles -
|