Christmas Island

by Leon Redbone

Overview

Leon Redbone's odd voice always takes a while to get used to, but his sincere interpretations of early jazz styles generally win audiences over. For this warm session, he sings 11 Christmas songs, including old favorites ("White Christmas," "Frosty the Snowman" and "Let It Snow") and some lesser-known but worthy numbers ("There's No Place Like Home for the Holidays," Terry Waldo's "That Old Christmas Moon," and the classic title cut). Joined by pianist Dr. John, the versatile John Gill (tripling on banjo, drums and bass sax), three strings, and clarinetist Bobby Gordon, among others, Leon Redbone's joyous performance should please his fans. ~ Scott Yanow

Product Details

Release Date:	10/25/2019
Label:	Made In Germany / Mig
UPC:	0885513121325

Tracks

1. White Christmas
2. Winter Wonderland
3. Frosty the Snowman
4. Blue Christmas
5. There's No Place Like Home for the Holidays
6. Toyland
7. Christmas Island
8. That Old Christmas Moon
9. I'll Be Home for Christmas
10. Let It Snow
11. Christmas Ball Blues
12. Kitty Cats' Christmas
13. Forsty the Snowman [Alternate Version]

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Leon Redbone   Primary Artist,Guitar,Vocals
Dr. John   Guest Artist,Piano,Vocals,Percussion
John Gill   Banjo,Drums,Sax (Bass),Sax (Baritone)
Terry Waldo   Piano,Piano
Cindy Cashdollar   Dobro
Kathryn Kienke   Violin
Brian Nalepka   Bass,Accordion,Bass (Upright)
Richard Hendrickson   Violin
Santa   Bells,Chimes,Sleigh Bells
Bobby Gordon   Clarinet
George Wozniak   Violin

Technical Credits

Lyle Moraine   Composer
Jay Johnson   Composer
John Gill   String Arrangements
Leon Redbone   Artwork,Arranger,Composer,Producer
Robert Allen   Composer
Jule Styne   Composer
Terry Waldo   Composer
My Morning Jacket   Arranger
Buck Ram   Composer
Al Stillman   Composer
Walter Kent   Composer
Felix Bernard   Composer
Dick Smith   Composer
Sammy Cahn   Composer
Laura Levine   Photography
Mark Larson   Design,Art Direction
Bill Hayes   Composer
Blake Redbone   Composer
Billy Hayes   Composer
Doug Epstein   Engineer,Remixing
Traditional   Composer
Beryl Handler   Producer
Jim Lloyd   Mastering
Irving Berlin   Composer
Jack Rollins   Composer
Kim Gannon   Composer
Victor Herbert   Composer
Steve Nelson   Composer
Tish Fried   Art Coordinator
Sammy Kahn   Composer
Glen MacDonough   Composer
Richard B. Smith   Composer