Tony Bennett- A Swingin Christmas Feat The Count Basie Big Band (CD)

Swingin’ Christmas is a Christmas album by Tony Bennett, originally released in 2008, that features The Count Basie Big Band. Bennett’s daughter Antonia Bennett also duets with him on one track. The album was nominated for Grammy Award for Best Traditional Pop Vocal Album at the 52nd Grammy Awards. Tony Bennett’s combo = Monty Alexander – Piano, Paul Langosch – Bass, Harold Jones – Drums, Gray Sargent – Guitar, Lee Musiker – Piano. The Count Basie Orchestra = John Williams, Baritone Saxophone, Doug Miller, Tenor Saxophone, Grant Langford, Alto Saxophone, Marshall McDonald, Alto Saxphone, Doug Lawrence, Tenor Saxophone, Clarence Banks, Trombone, Alvin Walker, Trombone, Dave Keim, Trombone, Barry Cooper, Trombone, William “Scotty” Barnhart, Trumpet

Tracklist:

1. I’ll Be Home for Christmas
2. Silver Bells
3. All I Want for Christmas Is You
4. My Favorite Things
5. Christmas Time Is Here
6. Winter Wonderland
7. Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas
8. Santa Claus Is Comin’ to Town
9. I’ve Got My Love to Keep Me Warm (Duet with Antonia Bennett) 1
10. The Christmas Waltz 1
11. O Christmas Tree