ABOUT THE ALBUM
In celebration of the most wonderful time of the year, Blue Engine Records is proud to present the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis’ third collection of holiday music: Big Band Holidays III. The eight-song album features music recorded during Jazz at Lincoln Center’s beloved annual extravaganza over the past decade and spotlights guest vocalists including Catherine Russell, Denzal Sinclaire, Vuyo Sotashe, and more.
Released in two batches, with the first four songs out December 8th and the last four out December 15th, the album includes holiday classics like “This Christmas,” “Caroling, Caroling,” and “Go Tell It on the Mountain” reimagined for America’s premier big band. Big Band Holidays III is the perfect complement for your holiday playlists and an ideal soundtrack for spending time with loved ones while you make the yuletide swing.
Personnel
REEDS
Sherman Irby — alto saxophone, alto flute
Ted Nash — alto saxophone, piccolo
Victor Goines — tenor saxophone, clarinet
Walter Blanding — tenor saxophone
*Camille Thurman — tenor saxophone
Joe Temperley — baritone saxophone
Paul Nedzela — baritone saxophone, bass clarinet
TRUMPETS
Ryan Kisor
Marcus Printup
Kenny Rampton
Wynton Marsalis
*Bruce Harris
*Greg Gisbert
TROMBONES
Vincent Gardner
Christopher Crenshaw
Elliot Mason
*Jacob Melsha
RHYTHM SECTION
Dan Nimmer (piano)
Carlos Henriquez (bass)
*James Chirillo (guitar)
*Ali Jackson (drums)
*Willie Jones III (drums)
*Charles Goold (drums)
FEATURED GUESTS
Kim Burrell
Alita Moses
Catherine Russell
Denzal Sinclaire
Vuyo Sotashe
*Indicates substitute orchestra member