A Merry Christmas!
Stan Kenton · 1961
40 min · 13 tracks · jazz · swing · progressive jazz
Orchestral arrangements blend with rich jazz textures to create a festive yet sophisticated holiday sound.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- festive orchestral holiday vibes
- for seasonal gatherings
- rich textures for cozy nights
- wave-like pacing invites reflection
- joyful arrangements for sing-alongs
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer modern, upbeat tracks
- seek instant musical gratification
Where this album fits
- Career context
- By 1961, Stan Kenton was solidifying his reputation as a leading figure in orchestral jazz. 'A Merry Christmas!' followed his successful album 'Adventures in Jazz' (1959), showcasing his ability to reinterpret traditional holiday music through a progressive jazz lens, further establishing his innovative style.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Buddy Rich· Maynard Ferguson· Bill Holman
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 O Tannenbaum 1:55
- 2 The Holly and the Ivy 1:50
- 3 We Three Kings of Orient Are 2:13
- 4 Good King Wenceslas 1:43
- 5 The Twelve Days of Christmas 4:04
- 6 Once in Royal David's City 2:02
- 7 God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen 1:43
- 8 O Come, All Ye Faithful 3:14
- 9 Angels, We Have Heard on High 2:09
- 10 O Holy Night 2:07
- 11 Christmas Medley: Joy to the World / Away in a Manger / The First Noel / We Wish You a Merry Christmas / Hark! The Herald Angels Sing / Silent Night 8:21
- 12 What Is Santa Claus? 2:29
- 13 Christmas for Moderns: The First Noel / White Christmas / O Come All Ye Faithful / The Christmas Song / Silent Night / Jingle Bells 7:04
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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