It’s been a great year for Christmas music with lots of new releases and re-releases. One of my Spotify playlists had a moment going viral. And of course the forums provided plenty of camaraderie and Christmas music knowledge. I am grateful for the people whom I have gotten to know …
Hang the Mistletoe b/w Jingle BellsDave Lambert SingersNocturne P-10051955 Dave Lambert was one third of the great jazz/vocalese trio Lambert, Hendricks, and Ross (along with Jon Hendricks and Annie Ross). They were considered pioneers in vocal jazz, setting the stage for many acts to follow (think Singers Unlimited, The Swingle …
This series of images from The Atlantic magazine just make me so inordinately happy. It highlights the commonality and differences in holiday celebrations across the globe. Browse the images and revel in the season. LINK: It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas
The King of Jingaling Fling is a new Christmas mix of old vinyl nuggets, compiled for you by The King of Jingaling. Just like our old mixes, the ADVENTures in Carols, this mix is available for download.
The Beatles put out Christmas singles every year but they never really wrote or recorded Christmas music (yes, yes, Christmas Time Is Here Again). It’s really kind of a missed opportunity. And while there are fun tributes and mashups by bands like The Rubberband and The Fab Four, those are …
If you’re tired of hearing the same 10 songs on Christmas radio, check out this giant Spotify playlist of over 3600 classic songs and unknown gems.
