Hipsters' Holiday: Vocal Jazz & R&B Classics

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Listen to Hipster's Holiday and you'll feel like you just spent Christmas in the coolest nightclub on Earth. "Silent Night" swings in Tim Fuller's Vegas-lounge setting while Lambert, Hendricks & Ross lay on the playful jazz vocals in "Deck Us All with Boston Charlie" and John Greer dictates that "We Wanna See Santa Claus Do the Mambo." And so it goes, 18 totally hip tracks with lots of dancing opportunities--and some comic relief from Pearl Bailey with "Five Pound Box of Money" and Eartha Kitt from 1953, making history with her now classic "Santa Baby." The showstopper, however, in a lineup that exudes cool, from Miles Davis and Lionel Hampton to the Marquees, Lena Horne, and Mabel Scott, comes from Louis Armstrong and his Commanders. Their romping versions of "Cool Yule" and "'Zat You, Santa Claus" are must-hears for any kid. Armstrong again conquers with his All Stars in a lively panoramic view of "Christmas Night in Harlem." If this dynamo set can't jump-start your holiday season, your battery might be dead for good. --Martin Keller --This text refers to the Audio CD edition.

Hipsters' Holiday: Vocal Jazz & R&B Classics, Music, Various Artists, 40's, 50's, 60's, 70's, Big Band, Bop, Christmas, Christmas / Chanukkah, Christmas Music, Cool, Dixieland, East Coast Blues, Hard Bop, Jump Blues, New Orleans Jazz, Pop, Post-Bop, R&B, Swing, Traditional Pop, Vocal, Vocal Jazz, Vocalese
Hipsters' Holiday: Vocal Jazz & R&B Classics
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • Have a crazy cool Christmas, but don't get knocked out.
  • Great Stuff
  • Best Christmas Compilation
  • My Favorite Xmas Album
  • Party Hearty With Louis & Friends
 Hipsters' Holiday: Vocal Jazz & R&B Classics
Various Artists
Manufacturer: Rhino / Wea
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B0000032QP
Release Date: 1989-07-31

Tracks:

  1. Cool Yule - Louis Armstrong And The Commanders
  2. Santa Done Got Hip - The Marquees
  3. Santa Baby - Eartha Kitt
  4. Jingle Bells - Leo Watson
  5. Deck Us All With Boston Charlie - Lambert, Hendricks, And Ross
  6. Dig That Crazy Santa Claus - Oscar McLollie And His Honey Jumpers
  7. Boogie Woogie Santa Claus - Mabel Scott
  8. Blue Xmas (To Whom It May Concern) - Miles Davis
  9. Silent Night - The Tim Fuller Experience
  10. 'Zat You, Santa Claus - Louis Armstrong And The Commanders
  11. Merry Christmas Baby - Lionel Hampton And His Orchestra
  12. We Wanna See Santa Do The Mambo - Big John Greer
  13. Five Pound Box Of Money - Pearl Bailey
  14. Be-Bop Santa Claus - Be-Bop Santa Claus
  15. Jingle All The Way - Jingle All The Way
  16. Christmas Spirit - Julia Lee And Her Boy Friends
  17. Christmas Night In Harlem - Louis Armstrong And His All-Stars
  18. Hello Mr. New Year - The Coolbreezers

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Listen to Hipster's Holiday and you'll feel like you just spent Christmas in the coolest nightclub on Earth. "Silent Night" swings in Tim Fuller's Vegas-lounge setting while Lambert, Hendricks & Ross lay on the playful jazz vocals in "Deck Us All with Boston Charlie" and John Greer dictates that "We Wanna See Santa Claus Do the Mambo." And so it goes, 18 totally hip tracks with lots of dancing opportunities--and some comic relief from Pearl Bailey with "Five Pound Box of Money" and Eartha Kitt from 1953, making history with her now classic "Santa Baby." The showstopper, however, in a lineup that exudes cool, from Miles Davis and Lionel Hampton to the Marquees, Lena Horne, and Mabel Scott, comes from Louis Armstrong and his Commanders. Their romping versions of "Cool Yule" and "'Zat You, Santa Claus" are must-hears for any kid. Armstrong again conquers with his All Stars in a lively panoramic view of "Christmas Night in Harlem." If this dynamo set can't jump-start your holiday season, your battery might be dead for good. --Martin Keller

Customer Reviews:

4 out of 5 stars Have a crazy cool Christmas, but don't get knocked out........2005-12-09

This is a collection of jazzy Christmas songs. But don't be scared, it's vocal jazz, which is more accessible than instrumental jazz (some of the tracks actually lean more towards R&B than jazz). There are a lot of cool songs here. But I have to question why Tim Fuller's "Silent Night" from 1989 is here, when the rest of the songs are from the 40s, 50s and 60s. It seems a bit out of place here (it's good, though). I also should mention that the sound quality is not that great on a few tracks, which sound like they were recorded from scratchy old 78s. Despite that, this is a fun collection which should inspire you to have a "cool" Christmas.

5 out of 5 stars Great Stuff.......2001-12-22

What more can I say, this is one excellent compilation. The Louis Armstrong material is exceptional. My favorites are Eartha Kitt's "Santa Baby" and the Tim Fuller Experience's 'lounge lizard' rendition of "Silent Night." You gotta buy this cd. Play it year round.

5 out of 5 stars Best Christmas Compilation.......2001-11-30

You don't need to be a jazz or blues fan to adore this album as I do--there are tracks here that everyone will enjoy. It's an album worth owning just for Eartha Kitt's sultry "Santa Baby" and the three tracks featuring Satchmo. And I always laugh when I hear Pearl Bailey's "Five Pound Box of Money." Full of fun (and sometimes funny), these tunes range from swing to cool. If you're planning a party, this album will be a big hit shuffled in with your other favorites.

5 out of 5 stars My Favorite Xmas Album.......2001-11-19

What can I say... I love Christmas albums. This is one of my all time favorites though. So much so that I have one copy for the car and one for the house. This album will get you shaking while you do your holiday baking, not to mention liven up any party. There is not a single bad track! Great job Rhino!

4 out of 5 stars Party Hearty With Louis & Friends.......2001-08-13

This album is definitely a true tinsel tunes classic! Nobody beats RHINO when it comes to releasing all kinds of wonderful Christmas collections. Hipster's Holiday is fun for everyone, young & old. The reason I gave this 4 stars is because of the one holdout song(in my opinion)which grates on my ears-Lambert, Hendricks & Ross singing Deck Us All With Boston Charlie. Oh well, what can I say-different strokes for different folks. So whether you're dipping into the egg-nog or just writing your letter to Santa, putting this cd on your turntable will make you smile & tap your feet. Highly recommended.

Music:

  1. I'll Be Around [CD-single] [Import]
  2. In the Lounge With [Import]
  3. In These Changing Times
  4. Individuality (Can I Be Me?)
  5. It's Gonna Rain Again
  6. Jazz After Hours with Tony Bennett & Count Basie [Import]
  7. Jazz in the Afternoon
  8. Knockin' Myself Out: 1927-1951
  9. Lift My Savior Up
  10. Live at Ronnie Scott's (1984)

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