A Christmas Song

by Russ Taff

Overview

A Christmas Song, the holiday album from Russ Taff, is a smooth blend of big band and jazz, offering song after song reminiscent of classic holiday movies including White Christmas. The 1992 project, released by Sparrow Records, carries the feeling of a holiday season of the past, transporting listeners back to the 1930s and 1940s. Tracks include "I'll Be Home for Christmas" and "Let It Snow, Let It Snow." ~ Ashleigh Kittle

Product Details

Release Date:	12/02/2022
Label:	GIRDER RECORDS
UPC:	0765105159120

Tracks

1. Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas
2. Angels We Have Heard on High
3. The Christmas Song
4. God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen
5. I'll Be Home for Christmas
6. Let It Snow, Let It Snow
7. White Christmas
8. What Child Is This?
9. It Came Upon a Midnight Clear
10. What a Wonderful World

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Russ Taff   Primary Artist,Vocals
James Hollihan, Jr.   Vocals (Background),Guitar
Mark Douthit   Saxophone
The Nashville String Machine   Strings
Matt Rollings   Piano,Vibraphone
John Hammond   Bells,Drums,Sleigh Bells
Byron House   Bass
John Darnall   Conductor
Alan Hammond   Drums
Mike Haynes   Trumpet

Technical Credits

David Roth   Photography
Kim Gannon   Composer
Edmund Sears   Composer
Lynn Fuston   Engineer
Russ Taff   Arranger,Liner Notes
Jule Styne   Composer
Mel Torme   Composer
Buck Ram   Composer
William Chatterton Dix   Composer
George David Weiss   Composer
Walter Kent   Composer
Ralph Blane   Composer
Sammy Cahn   Composer
Robert Wells   Composer
Garrett Rittenberry   Design
Richard Storrs Willis   Composer
Jeffrey Tay   Stylist
Simon Levy   Art Direction
Robyn Lynch   Make-Up,Hair Stylist
Traditional   Composer
Hugh Martin   Composer
Bob Thiele   Composer
Irving Berlin   Composer
James Hollihan, Jr.   Mixing,Arranger,Engineer,Producer
John Huie   Executive Producer
Hank Williams   Mastering
Richard S Willis   Composer