What Would Santa Say?, by Mark Shane's X-mas Allstars

What Would Santa Say?

by Mark Shane's X-mas Allstars

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1.	What Will Santa Claus Say 05:10	buy track
2.	God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen 04:41	buy track
3.	Santa Claus Is Coming to Town 03:52	buy track
4.	The Christmas Song 04:41	buy track
5.	Santa Claus Came in the Spring 03:36	buy track
6.	Silent Night 03:40	buy track
7.	Joy to the World 02:07	buy track
8.	'Zat You Santa Claus 04:30	buy track
9.	Jingle Bells 02:57	buy track
10.	Merry Christmas Baby 09:02	buy track
11.	Sleigh Ride 03:33	buy track
12.	Oh Christmas Tree 05:59	buy track
13.	Hark! The Herald Angels Sing 04:45	buy track
14.	Oh du Fröhliche / Alle Jahre wieder 08:26	buy track

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One of the ultimate most swinging Christmas albums ever.
Recorded in December 1998 in New York City.
At a time when the whole city is packed with Santas, Christmas carols, presents, candles, and Jingle Bells.
That makes the difference.
You can really hear the Christmas spirit!!!

Because the repertoire of Christmas songs that musicians are willing to record is usually rather narrow, one often comes to dread or avoid yuletide CDs altogether. But pianist Mark Shane was willing to look beyond the usual list and also use some imagination in putting together his arrangements (along with charts by guitarist James Chirillo) for this release. Starting off with the infrequently heard Louis Prima oldie "What Would Santa Claus Say?" is a welcome change, as this swinger features hot solos by trumpeter Jon-Erik Kellso, tenor saxophonist Harry Allen, as well as the leader, who also sings in a warm, friendly manner. Shane gets into the campiness of Johnny Mercer's long forgotten "Santa Claus Came in the Spring" and the pseudo-paranoia of the lyric to "'Zat You Santa Claus." James Chirillo's banjo and Shane's music box-like piano help to create an unusual setting for "God Rest Ye, Merry Gentlemen," while the vamp from the well-known swing standard "Flyin' Home" helps to set up the fun-filled "Santa Claus Is Coming to Town." This is one Christmas release that won't wear its welcome after a few plays.

AllMusic Review by Ken Dryden

credits

released October 11, 2020

Mark Shane - piano, vocals
Harry Allen – tenor sax
Jon-Erik Kellso - trumpet
James Chirillo - guitar, banjo
Pat O'Leary - bass
Dave Ratajczak - drums

Recorded on December 17 and 18, 1998 at Nola Recording Studios, New York City.

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Mark Shane New York, New York

Mark Shane’s piano is firmly rooted in a tradition established by jazz piano masters: Fats Waller, Teddy Wilson, Count Basie, and Art Tatum.
He served an extended tenure as house pianist in New York’s “Eddie Condon’s” Jazz Club.
Mark Shane has played with Benny Goodman, Buck Clayton, Buddy Tate and many others.
He has played on the Grammy Award winning soundtrack for the film “The Cotton Club”. ... more

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