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Julie London's Holiday Album (2024)
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JazzWax by Marc Myers
It's Christmas Day and once again it's time for the Julie London Christmas album that never was. I started this tradition 10 years ago because, for whatever reason, the jazz vocalist never recorded an LP of holiday favorites. All we have is the B-side of a Liberty 45 released in 1957—I'd Like You for Christmas, written by her soon-to-be husband, Bobby Troup. Why she'd release a single side but not a full-blown LP remains puzzling, to say the least. [Publicity ...
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Glenn Miller: Holiday Season Radio Broadcasts
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JazzWax by Marc Myers
There's something about Glenn Miller's holiday broadcasts that seem timeless. Miller, of course, fronted two bands: His stateside orchestra from 1938 to early fall 1942 and then his Army Air Force Band from the late fall of 1942 to December 1944, when he perished over the English Channel flying from London to Paris. The latter band was more romantic and swinging, to keep nostalgia strong and spirits high. Both bands were oddly calming and comforting. Here's the stateside Glenn Miller ...
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Vocalist Kim Maguire Releases Holiday Single, 'My Favorite Things'
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Kim Maguire
Kim Maguire’s latest single, “My Favorite Things," blends the nuanced precision of jazz, the fluidity of dance, and the emotional expression of theatre. This seamless integration is no surprise, given Kim’s extensive background in all three disciplines—her true favorite things. The sweeping vocal brushstrokes of this new release reflect her unique ability to merge jazz with the theatrical training that has shaped her artistry, resulting in a sound that is both dynamic and uniquely intimate. The single features an ensemble ...
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All Is Merry & Bright: New Holiday Album By Donald Vega
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Donald Vega
Grammy nominated pianist and composer Donald Vega is getting into the holiday spirit early this year with his new album All is Merry and Bright;(Imagery, 2024). Recorded, Mixed & Mastered in DigitaleXtreme Definition (352.8kHz/32bit) in both stereo and immersive sound, with Multi GRAMMY-Winner Engineer &Producer Jim Anderson. The 2023 Guggenheim Fellow and Juilliard Professor shared his inspiration behind the album: Echoing the traditions of holiday albums by Oscar Peterson and Nat King Cole, and taking inspiration from Vince Guaraldi’s holiday ...
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Lizzie Thomas Redefines Holiday Jazz With 'This Christmas'
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Cyber PR
Acclaimed jazz vocalist Lizzie Thomas rings in the holiday season with This Christmas. This is a radiant collection of holiday classics and originals that blend jazz, Neo-soul, and R&B with her signature sound. Released via Dot Time Records, the album features a stellar lineup of musicians, including John Di Martino (piano), Wayne Escoffery (saxophone), Dezron Douglas and Noriko Ueda (bass), Kevin Sibley (B3 Hammond), Leandro Pellegrino (acoustic guitar), and Neal Smith (drums). The lead single is a sultry rendition of ...
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Jazz & Blues Revue Featuring George Kahn Unveils Holiday Magic With New Album 'Holiday Soirée'
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George Kahn
Jazz & Blues Revue Featuring George Kahn Unveils Holiday Magic with New Album “Holiday Soirée” Los Angeles, CA – August 30, 2024 – As the holiday season approaches, the George Kahn = 1250 Jazz & Blues Revue is ready to light up your celebrations with their latest release, Holiday Soirée. This collection of twelve tracks is the perfect soundtrack for your festive gatherings, offering a fresh spin on Christmas and Chanukah classics. The album is a festive feast, where timeless ...
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Soul Train Award Winning Jazz Vocalist Nicole Henry Heads Uptown For Special Holiday Concert On Friday, December 8, 2023
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Cheryl Duncan & Company
CITY COLLEGE CENTER FOR THE ARTS CELEBRATES THE HOLIDAYS WITH NICOLE HENRY International recording artist Nicole Henry will bring in the holidays at Aaron Davis Hall on Friday, December 8, as City College Center for the Arts (CCCA) presents a special concert with the powerhouse jazz vocalist. The 7 p.m. concert will feature holiday favorites and familiar classics by the singer who is celebrated for her fluency with the American Songbook, classic and contemporary jazz, popular music and more. The ...
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Who Was Joe Holiday?
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JazzWax by Marc Myers
The beauty of jazz is its vast territory. No matter how many years you listen to this music, you invariably come across artists who will be new to you. The delight of new discoveries is largely the result of foreign labels releasing jazz that has been overlooked, forgotten or newly unearthed. No label does this better than Fresh Sound in Barcelona, Spain. I find gems largely by combing through discographies. There, I come across names of musicians who haven't received ...
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Jazz Musician of the Day: Billie Holiday
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Michael Ricci
All About Jazz is celebrating Billie Holiday's birthday today!
Billie Holiday ("Lady Day") is considered by many to be the greatest of all jazz singers. In a tragically abbreviated singing career that lasted less than three decades, her evocative phrasing and poignant delivery profoundly influenced vocalists who followed her. Although her warm, feathery voice inhabited a limited range, she used it like an accomplished jazz instrumentalist, stretching and condensing phrases in an ever-shifting dialogue with accompanying musicians. Famous for delivering ...
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Julie London's Holiday Album, 2022
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JazzWax by Marc Myers
Once again, it's time for Julie London's Christmas album that never was. I started this tradition eight years ago because, for whatever reason, the singer never recorded an album of holiday favorites, just one side of a Liberty 45 in 1957. Why she'd release a single side but not a full-blown LP remains puzzling, to say the least. So in 2014, I assembled all of her seasonal tracks for a faux streaming release of my own. As JazzWax readers know, ...
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