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Ira Ironstrings Plays Santa Claus -- Christmas Music For Those Who Have Heard Everything
CD (Item 443277) Warner/Collectors Choice, 1959 -- Condition: New Copy
One of the greatest instrumental Christmas albums of all time -- a non-stop swinging affair from the legendary Alvino Rey -- recorded under his Ira Ironstrings tag while under contract to Capitol under his real name! The style here is a weird mix of the swinging bachelor pad styles you'd know from Rey's Capitol albums, and a bit more of a jazz-based touch -- often with a few bits of trad instrumentation thrown in, but not in the usual dixie-based way. There's plenty of playful moments throughout -- odd sounds, unusual use of common instruments, and a all-out sense of whimsy that really lives up to the joy of the season -- and which completely transforms tunes like "Let It Snow", "Sleigh Ride", "Frosty The Snowman", and "I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus" -- as well as original tunes like "Skater's Nightmare", "Jingle Bells Stomp", and "Christmas Is For The Birds". © 1996-2009, Dusty Groove America, Inc. | ||||||
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