Pianist Duke Pearson recorded his Christmas album Merry Ole Soul in 1969 with Bob Cranshaw on bass and Mickey Roker on drums, as well as percussionist Airto Moreira on several tracks. The only Christmas album recorded during Blue Note's classic era, the set includes holiday favorites including "Sleigh Ride," "Jingle Bells," "Silent Night," and more.
Tracklist:
A1 Sleigh Ride
A2 Little Drummer Boy
A3 Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas
A4 Jingle Bells
B1 Santa Claus Is Coming To Town
B2 Go Tell It On The Mountain
B3 Wassail Song
B4 Silent Night
B5 O Little Town Of Bethlehem
Label: Blue Note
Released: 1969/2021