Noël ! Noël !! Noël !!!
Michel Legrand · 2011
46 min · 13 tracks · jazz
A lush orchestral tapestry weaves together festive jazz interpretations and heartwarming seasonal classics.
Top tracks — play these first
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Let It Snow Start here — accessible entry with immediate hook
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Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas — Legrand transforms this classic with rich orchestration, adding depth while maintaining the song's inherent warmth and nostalgia.
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Santa Baby — This rendition infuses playful elegance into the original, showcasing Legrand's ability to reinterpret familiar melodies with fresh energy.
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Noël d’espoir — An original composition, this track captures the spirit of hope during the holidays with its romantic harmonies and lush instrumentation.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
InstrumentalLegrand's orchestral jazz interpretations create a unique holiday atmosphere, blending tradition with modernity.
What we noticed
- The album features lush orchestral arrangements that blend jazz instrumentation with traditional holiday melodies.
- Several tracks incorporate improvisational solos, allowing musicians to showcase their virtuosity while staying within the festive theme.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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8/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Little footprint beyond its audience. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- consistent holiday warmth throughout
- lush orchestral arrangements for gatherings
- nostalgic charm for cozy evenings
- joyful sing-alongs with family
- steady pacing for relaxed listening
Maybe skip if you
- seeking high-energy party tracks
- prefer contemporary over classic sounds
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Deep Cut — Unique holiday album showcasing jazz interpretations, appealing to niche audience.
- Themes
- holiday nostalgia· orchestral warmth· festive reinterpretation
- Career context
- By the time Noël ! Noël !! Noël !!! was released in 2011, Michel Legrand had established himself as a celebrated composer and arranger, known for his work on film scores and jazz standards. This album came later in his prolific career, showcasing his mastery of blending orchestral arrangements with traditional holiday tunes.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Henry Mancini· Lalo Schifrin· Ennio Morricone
Tracklist
- 1 Let It Snow Start here 3:19
- 2 Noël d’espoir 3:11
- 3 Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas 3:47
- 4 Vive le vent 2:51
- 5 Santa Baby 4:11
- 6 Le Père Noël et la petite fille 2:53
- 7 Noël blanc 3:51
- 8 Jolis sapins 4:03
- 9 The Little Drummer Boy 3:06
- 10 Santa Claus Is Coming to Town 3:00
- 11 Le Noël de la rue 4:58
- 12 Douce nuit 3:41
- 13 White Christmas 3:52
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