Christmas Songs

by Diana Krall

Overview

On her first full-length Christmas album, pianist/vocalist Diana Krall delivers a smoky, sophisticated, and slightly melancholy album perfectly suited to accompany egg nog cocktails and romantic afterglow holiday affairs. Although there isn't anything unexpected on Christmas Songs -- Irving Berlin's "Count Your Blessings Instead of Sheep" is as close to obscure as it gets -- Krall coos life into such standards as "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas," "What Are You Doing New Year's Eve," and "I'll Be Home for Christmas." It also doesn't hurt that she gains top-notch support from the Clayton-Hamilton Orchestra, whose urbane arrangements help bring to mind similar works by such iconic vocalists as Nat King Cole, June Christy, and Frank Sinatra. But it's not all deep sighs and bedroom eyes; on the contrary, Krall keeps things swinging with such uptempo numbers as the joyous "Jingle Bells," "Winter Wonderland," and the Blossom Dearie-inflected "Santa Claus Is Coming to Town." If you like your holiday albums cool and classy, Christmas Songs is a stocking stuffer that's sure to please. ~ Matt Collar

Product Details

Release Date:	11/01/2005
Label:	Verve
UPC:	0602498821213

Tracks

1. Jingle Bells
2. Let It Snow
3. The Christmas Song
4. Winter Wonderland
5. I'll Be Home for Christmas
6. Christmas Time Is Here
7. Santa Claus Is Coming to Town
8. Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas
9. White Christmas
10. What Are You Doing New Year's Eve?
11. Sleigh Ride
12. Count Your Blessings Instead of Sheep

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Diana Krall   Primary Artist,Piano,Vocals,Soloist
Clayton-Hamilton Jazz Orchestra   Primary Artist,Featured Artist
Stefon Harris   Vibraphone
Robert Hurst   Double Bass,Bass
Ben Wolfe   Double Bass,Bass
John Clayton   Double Bass,Bass,Conductor
Alan Broadbent   Piano
Anthony Wilson   Guitar,Soloist
Gilbert Castellanos   Soloist,Trumpet
Tamir Hendelman   Piano,Fender Rhodes
Tommy Johnson   Tuba
Joe Porcaro   Percussion
Russell Malone   Guitar
Emil Richards   Percussion
Ira Nepus   Soloist,Trombone
Sal Cracchiolo   Trumpet
Rickey Woodard   Soloist,Clarinet,Sax (Tenor)
Keith Fiddmont   Clarinet,Sax (Alto)
Clay Jenkins   Trumpet
William Barnhart   Trumpet
Brad Warnaar   French Horn
Rick Baptist   Trumpet
Charles Owens II   Clarinet,Sax (Tenor)
Adam Schroeder   Sax (Baritone),Clarinet (Bass)
Joe Meyer   French Horn
Jeff Clayton   Flute,Soloist,Sax (Alto)
Gerald Clayton   Piano
Jeff Hamilton   Drums
Johnny Mandel   Conductor
George Bohanon   Soloist,Trombone
Richard Todd   French Horn
Randy Waldman   Keyboards

Technical Credits

Diana Krall   Audio Production,Arranger,Digital Editing
Tommy LiPuma   Audio Production,Digital Editing
Buck Ram   Composer
Mitchell Parish   Composer
Haven Gillespie   Composer
Koji Egawa   Assistant Engineer
Walter Kent   Composer
Steve Genewick   Digital Editing,Assistant Engineer
Leroy Anderson   Composer
Felix Bernard   Composer
Frank Loesser   Composer
Traditional   Composer
Hugh Martin   Composer
J. Fred Coots   Composer
Irving Berlin   Composer
Kim Gannon   Composer
Sam Taylor-Wood   Photography
Nicole Clarke   Hair Stylist
Charlie Pichon   Make-Up
Hollis King   Art Direction
Coco Shinomiya   Design
Hannah Teare   Wardrobe Assistant
Evelyn Morgan   A&R
Richard B. Smith   Composer
Bill Airey Smith   Assistant Engineer
James Pierpont   Composer,Arranger
John Clayton   Arranger
Jule Styne   Composer
Jules Chaiken   Orchestra Contractor
Mel Torme   Composer
Ralph Blane   Composer
Al Schmitt   Mixing,Engineer
Sammy Cahn   Composer
Brian Vibberts   Assistant Engineer
David Swope   Assistant Engineer
Shari Sutcliffe   Contractor,Project Coordinator
Robert Wells   Composer
Lee Mendelson   Composer
Doug Sax   Mastering
Vince Guaraldi   Composer
Johnny Mandel   Arranger,Digital Editing
My Morning Jacket   Arranger