Jazz / Holiday; Christmas; Mainstream Jazz; Vocal Jazz; Swing; Standards; Popular Music Entry
Recorded and mixed at Capitol Studios, Hollywood, CA. Additional recording at Ocean Way Studios/Hollywood/CA, Sony Music Studios/New York/NY and Schnee Studiso/North Hollywood/CA.
Co-produced by Krall, with GRAMMY award winning, Tommy LiPuma, the album features the talents of renowned arranger and bassist John Clayton (Count Basie, Duke Ellington), guitarist Anthony Wilson (Chris Botti, Michael Buble), drummer Jeff Hamilton (Rosemary Clooney, Natalie Cole) and bassist Bob Hurst (The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, Saturday Night Live). The Clayton/Hamilton Orchestra accompanies Krall for seasonal standards, "Let It Snow," "I'll Be Home For Christmas," "Santa Claus Is Coming To Town" and "Jingle Bells."
Legendary composer Johnny Mandel contributes a string arrangement to "Count Your Blessings Instead of Sheep." Rounding out the album are previously released versions of "Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas" and "Christmas Time Is Here" with a band that includes guitarist Russell Malone.
This album is the perfect stocking stuffer for the holiday season for you and all your friends!
Diana Krall - Piano, Vocal
Russell Malone - (6, 8) Guitar
John Clayton - (1-5, 7, 9-11) Bass
Stefon Harris - (9) Vibraphone
Tommy LiPuma - (6, 8) Co-Producer
Johnny Mandel - (6, 8, 12) Co-Producer, Arranger, Conductor
Ben Wolfe - (6, 8) Bass
The Clayton/Hamilton Jazz Orchestra
Jeff Hamilton - Drums
Robert Hurst - - (12) Bass
Anthony Wilson - (1-5, 7, 9-12) Guitar
Gerald Clayton - piano (7)
Tamir Hendelman - piano (11) & Fender rhodes (10) |
