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Five Little Elves by Frank Robinson

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Album Title: Fabulous New Original Jazz Christmas Songs
Mountain Rio
Released: 2026

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About the Album

  • Style & Subgenre: Mid-tempo holiday swing / vintage commercial novelty jazz.
  • Rhythm & Feel: Light, syncopated 4/4 swing driven by brushed drum kit and walking upright bass, maintaining an upbeat, toe-tapping pocket tailored for casual listening and commercial background beds.
  • Instrumentation: Brushed traps, warm acoustic upright bass, playful piano comping with light bell/chime accents, and brass/vibraphone stabs highlighting the rhythmic counting motif.
  • Commercial Utility & Sync Profile: Highly versatile seasonal sync cue suited for holiday retail loops, family-oriented broadcast advertising, festive animation, and feel-good holiday vignettes.
  • Sonic Hook: Catchy call-and-response phrasing and lyrical cadence that bridge traditional preschool storytelling with classic Madison Avenue holiday warmth.

Tracks

Floating On A Snow Snowflake; The Warmth We Kept In December; What A Heart What A Soul What A Hero; Unwrapping You This Christmas; Five Little Elves; John Lennon(He Died With Hope In His Eyes); Happy Holiday Romance; Let’s Dance Like Ginger And Fred At Christmas; Mistletoe And Midnights; Jack Frost; New York Christmas; Mrs Claus Daughter; Christmas Without You; What We Gonna Do About The Children; Snowman Snowman;

Personnel

Frank Robinson
composer / conductor

Date featured

December 24, 2026

This song appears by permission of the contributing artist and/or record company. It is for personal use only; no other rights are granted or implied.


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