VA - Jingle Bell Swing (1999)

Jingle Bell Swing is a refreshing idea in a Christmas collection, assembling a host of top-notch jazz musicians to breathe new life into the old holiday standbys. Big names abound here, including Duke Ellington, Herbie Hancock, Wynton Marsalis, Louis Prima, Lambert, Hendricks & Ross, Benny Goodman, Miles Davis, Tony Bennett, and Carmen McRae, plus several others. The selections mix standards and enjoyable lesser-known material, striking a nice balance between the two. The collection may not work well for listeners who simply enjoying singing along to straightforward readings of their favorite carols, but those looking for something different during the holidays may find this well worth their time.

Tracklist:

01. Duke Ellington & His Orchestra - Jingle Bells
02. Chick Corea; Herbie Hancock - Deck The Halls
03. Tony Bennett - Winter Wonderland
04. Duke Ellington - Sugar Rum Cherry (Dance Of The Sugar Plum Fairy)
05. The Glenn Miller Orchestra & Tex Beneke - Snowfall
06. Benny Goodman & His Orchestra; Peggy Lee - Winter Weather
07. Louis Prima - What Will Santa Claus Say (When He Finds Everybody Swinging?)
08. Pony Poindexter - Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer
09. Russell Malone - O Christmas Tree
10. Lambert, Hendricks & Ross - Deck Us All With Boston Charlie
11. Miles Davis - Blue Xmas (To Whom It May Concern)
12. Louis Prima - Shake Hands With Santa Claus
13. Art Carney - 'Twas The Night Before Christmas
14. Carmen McRae - The Christmas Song (Chestnuts Roasting On An Open Fire)