Sound of Christmas

by The Ramsey Lewis Trio

Sound of Christmas cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: 1961
  • Label: Argo
  • Country: United States
  • Length: 29:14
  • Community rating: 3.46/5 from 2 ratings

Artists on this release: Vinny Trauth, John Phillips Soul & His Stone Marching Band

Album Notes & Community Reviews

Infusing holiday staples with a deeply rhythmic, bluesy swagger, 'Sound of Christmas' proved highly influential in shaping modern jazz interpretations of seasonal music. The trio鈥檚 tight interplay and Ramsey Lewis's infectiously joyful piano lines turn traditional carols into swinging, soulful setpieces.

Genres

Descriptors: christmas, instrumental, piano, funky, elegant

Tracklist

  1. Merry Christmas Baby (4:01)
  2. Winter Wonderland (2:08)
  3. Santa Claus Is Coming To Town (2:22)
  4. Christmas Blues (2:47)
  5. Here Comes Santa Claus (2:38)
  6. The Sound Of Christmas (2:19)
  7. The Christmas Song (3:15)
  8. God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen (3:16)
  9. Sleigh Ride (2:55)
  10. What Are You Doing New Year's Eve? (3:27)

Credits

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