...Wishes you a Cookin' Christmas (feat. Duke Ellington's Nutcraker Suite) by New England Jazz Ensemble - DeepRiffs

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Fans of both modern big bands and Christmas melodies will enjoy this set, which is reminiscent of similar projects by Tom Kubis and Rob McConnell. The majority of the first seven songs have arrangements by trumpeter Jeff Holmes. These charts are generally a little witty and have quotes from other Christmas tunes. The soloists are excellent if not overly distinctive and the music is both boppish and swinging. The final nine selections are transcribed from the Duke Ellington/Billy Strayhorn adaptation of Tchaikovsky's Nutcracker suite. While the ensembles are very similar to those played by Ellington's orchestra, the solos are fresh and different, in the tradition without copying the past. Overall, A Cookin' Christmas makes for a pleasing set that can be easily enjoyed all year round.
© Scott Yanow /TiVo

1. We Wish You a Cookin' Christmas

by New England Jazz Ensemble

Primary Artist: New England Jazz Ensemble; Main Performer
Composer: Traditional/arranged By Jeff Holmes; Composer

2. Jolly Ole St. Nick

by New England Jazz Ensemble

Primary Artist: New England Jazz Ensemble; Main Performer
Composer: Traditional/arranged By Jeff Holmes; Composer

3. The Christmas Song

by New England Jazz Ensemble

Composer: Mel Torme; Composer
Primary Artist: New England Jazz Ensemble; Main Performer
R. Wells: Mel Torme; Other

4. Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer

by New England Jazz Ensemble

Primary Artist: New England Jazz Ensemble; Main Performer
Composer: J. Marks; Composer

5. Winter Wonderland

by New England Jazz Ensemble

Primary Artist: New England Jazz Ensemble; Main Performer
Composer: B. Felix; Composer
R. Smith: B. Felix; Other

6. Frosty the Snowman

by New England Jazz Ensemble

Composer: S. Nelson; Composer
Primary Artist: New England Jazz Ensemble; Main Performer
J. Rollins: S. Nelson; Other

7. Christmas Time Is Here / Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas

by New England Jazz Ensemble

Primary Artist: New England Jazz Ensemble; Main Performer
Composer: Vince Guaraldi/r. Blane; Composer
H. Martin: Vince Guaraldi/r. Blane; Other

8. Nutcracker Suite: Overture

by New England Jazz Ensemble

Primary Artist: New England Jazz Ensemble; Main Performer
Composer: Duke Ellington; Composer
Billy Strayhorn (after Tchaikovsky): Duke Ellington; Other

9. Nutcracker Suite: Toot Toot Tootie Toot

by New England Jazz Ensemble

Primary Artist: New England Jazz Ensemble; Main Performer
Composer: Duke Ellington; Composer
Billy Strayhorn (after Tchaikovsky): Duke Ellington; Other

10. Nutcracker Suite: Peanut Brittle Brigade

by New England Jazz Ensemble

Primary Artist: New England Jazz Ensemble; Main Performer
Composer: Duke Ellington; Composer
Billy Strayhorn (after Tchaikovsky): Duke Ellington; Other

11. Nutcracker Suite: Sugar Rum Cherry

by New England Jazz Ensemble

Primary Artist: New England Jazz Ensemble; Main Performer
Composer: Duke Ellington; Composer
Billy Strayhorn (after Tchaikovsky): Duke Ellington; Other

12. Nutcracker Suite: Entr\'acte

by New England Jazz Ensemble

Primary Artist: New England Jazz Ensemble; Main Performer
Composer: Duke Ellington; Composer
Billy Strayhorn (after Tchaikovsky): Duke Ellington; Other

13. Nutcracker Suite: The Volga Vouty

by New England Jazz Ensemble

Primary Artist: New England Jazz Ensemble; Main Performer
Composer: Duke Ellington; Composer
Billy Strayhorn (after Tchaikovsky): Duke Ellington; Other

14. Nutcracker Suite: Chinoiserie

by New England Jazz Ensemble

Primary Artist: New England Jazz Ensemble; Main Performer
Composer: Duke Ellington; Composer
Billy Strayhorn (after Tchaikovsky): Duke Ellington; Other

15. Nutcracker Suite: Danse of the Floreadores

by New England Jazz Ensemble

Primary Artist: New England Jazz Ensemble; Main Performer
Composer: Duke Ellington; Composer
Billy Strayhorn (after Tchaikovsky): Duke Ellington; Other

16. Nutcracker Suite: Arabesque Cookie

by New England Jazz Ensemble

Primary Artist: New England Jazz Ensemble; Main Performer
Composer: Duke Ellington; Composer
Billy Strayhorn (after Tchaikovsky): Duke Ellington; Other

Technical Specifications

Volume

1 volume only

Tracks

16 tracks available

Type

ALBUM

Format

Digital Media

Duration

1 hour, 6 minutes and 38 seconds

Explicit

None

Coverart

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Booklet

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CD Quality (Lossless)

16bit / 44.1 kHz

Stereo

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Archive Format

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Lyrics

Only 1/16 tracks has lyrics

Synchronized Lyrics

No synced lyrics found

Genres

Jazz, Holiday, Christmas

Label

SeaBreeze Jazz

Music Distribution Service

Unknown

Country

United States

Language

English (United States)

Popularity

Release Date

Dec 31, 2002

Track Preview

Available

Delivery Charge

Free

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UPC

17231212522