Recommend a solo piano or Jazz trio Christmas music album

I'm looking for a CD (or CDs) of Christmas music done on solo piano (or perhaps a Jazz trio). Any recommendations? Thanks!

(And yes, I know it's July as I write this).

 

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Wow, you guys are fast! I already have A Charlie Brown Christmas but I'll definitely check out the Ramsey Lewis Trio albums (it seems that only the first one is on CD but not the second?). Keep 'em coming, guys!

 

I recommend George Winston's December: piano solos (in case you aren't already familiar with it).


Also, Eddie Higgins Trio, Christmas Songs.

 

Dave McKenna's Christmas Party




This is the first CD I play every Holiday Season.... THE FINEST EVER!!!!!

 

George Winston's December is a wonderful album. I'll check out the Eddie Higgins Trio album. Thanks!

 

Paul, you win the 'most likely to start a christmas in july thread' forum superlative. actually, I'm surprised you haven't already done one.

 

Well, you have heard of Christmas In July, right?

 

Not piano, but organ, and very very good:

 

of course. and you're absolutely the guy who I would expect to invoke it around here. merry christmas!

 

This is really good, and enjoyable to listen to.

 

Marcus Roberts--Prayer for Peace

 

And it appears to be on Spotify! Now I just need to set a diary note to remind me of the fact in just over 5 months time.....

 

Laura Caviani has a two disc set called Christmas Holiday Jazz. I think this is exactly what you're looking for.

 

And I just very well may PLAY it tonight since this got me thinking about it!!!! July Christmas Martinis...what a great idea!!!!

 

This?

http://www.amazon.com/Holly-Jolly-J...98304&sr=8-1&keywords=Laura+Caviani+christmas

Oh, for those looking for recommendations, I just remembered that pianist Beegie Adair has quite a few excellent Christmas Jazz releases that I think you all would enjoy.

 

I have Oscar Peterson's Christmas album and it's outstanding!

 

This is the one you seek.

 

Yes, that's some of it. Now that I look at it, it was a special products disc. I bought it on a whim at one of those little CD kiosks you find in the stores department or housewares stores. I happened to pick this one up at Bed, Bath, and Beyond. Her name isn't even mentioned on the cover. It reads "holiday favorites performed by a jazz piano trio." Her name is mentioned only on the back in little print.

Here's some info on it.
http://www.worldcat.org/title/christmas-holiday-jazz/oclc/820555632



Heck, you might even try something like this special product from Target. It's worth the risk for $10.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Tis-the-Sea...793?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item1c50b06cf1

 

Another thread on this board costs me money...

Have just ordered this - http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00EIRAL5A?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00

 

I love Christmas music and I am also loving this thread......especially in July. I wish some of the suggestions were released on vinyl, especially the Dave McKenna one.
I'm doing a live all vinyl "Christmas in July" broadcast on Mixlr this month, but I haven't decided on the final date yet as I plan on doing a three hour broadcast and I haven't nailed down which day I'll have that much straight time.

 

Beegie Adair has several Christmas-themed albums, including solo and trio; although she can swing these might be closer to cocktail piano than jazz, but they make excellent music to hang ornaments by.

 

Duke Pearson - Merry Ole Soul

Recorded in 1969 for Blue Note. Maybe a bit hard to find but worth a look.

 

Liz Story-The Gift