Merry Christmas! ... What Is A Santa Claus

By J. Thomas Duffy

Here's to the big day, and for one that is the merriest to all.

As to the title, ahhh, we got a good one for you on that.

Gather the youngin's around, and lend your ears, for Stanley Newcomb Kenton;

Stan Kenton - What Is A Santa Claus




Merry Christmas!


(Cross Posted at The Garlic)

More Swinging ... Jingle Bells!

By J. Thomas Duffy

Yesterday, we posted the hippest, swingest Xmas Tune, and today, we follow-up with the old chestnut, Jingle Bells, equally drenched in the Cool Yule spirit of finger-snappin', toe-tappin' Bebop.



Duke Ellington kept his orchestra together for decades (no small feat), and his sax section was comparable to Murderer's Row, of the powerful New York Yankees - simply the best, anytime, anyplace.

If you have never heard this, strap yourself in, for you are likely to jump out of your shoes.

Duke Ellington Orchestra - Jingle Bells



As a "Bonus Bonus", check out how hip a small trio can be;

Gene Krupa Trio - Jingle Bells


Merry Jazzmas!




(Cross Posted at The Garlic)

Bears on Ice Playing hockey !

Their passing was sloppy and they didn't line change very well, but gosh darn it, these bears played with passion as evident by the fight at the end !


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Merry Christmas!

By J. Thomas Duffy


Oscar Peterson - A Child Is Born





(Cross-posted at The Garlic.)