Big Band Holidays III

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

Stream the album

Listen to Big Band Holidays III on Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music, Tidal, and more.