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"The Nutcracker Suite" was nominated for the 2004 Grammy Award for Best Pop Instrumental Performance.
The Brian Setzer Orchestra/Brian Setzer: Brian Setzer; Kevin Norton , Will Murillo, Kyle Palmer (trumpet); Alex Henderson (trombone); John Hatton (bass instrument); Matthew Zebley, Dennis Farias, Bernie Dresel, Ray Herrmann, Jim Youngstrom, Tim Misica, Don Roberts, George McMullen, Craig Woods , Robbie Hioki.
He wears a pompadour, hangs around with jazz musicians, and "vintage" may as well be his middle name, but Brian Setzer is a retro-king who now brings a jump-blues sensibility to the holiday of ole St. Nick with BOOGIE WOOGIE CHRISTMAS. Setzer's clearly having fun tearing into Elvis's perennial "Blue Christmas" and does equally well pumping up warhorses like "Jingle Bells" and "Winter Wonderland" as well as digging up the Leiber-Stoller nugget "Santa Claus Is Back In Town." Anther nod to Presley comes via the recruitment of EP's film co-star Ann-Margret for a seductive reading of "Baby It's Cold Outside."
Equally impressive is the range this Long Island native shows, whether utilizing an arrangement of Tchaikovsky's "Nutcracker Suite" influenced by Les Brown and his Band of Renown, or the cool jazz vibe dripping off the self-penned "So They Say It's Christmas." After all the high-flying heroics, Setzer ends on a calm note with a one-two punch of "O Holy Night" and an a cappella rendition of the traditional "The Amens," both of which would have fit perfectly on one of the King's reverential gospel albums.
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Recorded at Unit A, Palm Springs, California and Capitol Studios, Hollywood, California.
Brian Setzer Orchestra: Brian Setzer (vocals, arranger, guitar); Ann Margret (vocals); Don Roberts (baritone saxophone); Tim Misica, Ray Herrmann, Matt Zebley, Jim Youngstrom (saxophone); Dennis Farias, Kye Palmer, Kevin Norton, Will Murillo (trumpet); George McMullen, Alex Henderson, Craig Woods, Robbie Hioki (trombone); Hohn Hatton (bass); Bernie Dresel (drums); The Caroling Company (background vocals).
Personnel: Brian Setzer (vocals, guitar); Matthew Zebley, Ray Herrmann, Jim Youngstrom, Tim Misica (saxophone); Don Roberts (baritone saxophone); Kevin Norton , Dennis Farias (trumpet); George McMullen, Craig Woods (trombone); Robbie Hioki (bass trombone); Bernie Dresel (drums); The Caroling Company (background vocals).
Recording information: Capitol Studios, Hollywood, CA; Unit A, Palm Springs, CA.
Director: Diane Burt.
Illustrator: Sir Richard Wentworth.
Photographer: Yoshika Horita.
Arrangers: Brian Setzer; Frank Comstock; Mark Anthony Jones .
Boogie Woogie Christmas Music
Boogie Woogie Christmas Music Review
Average Rating: (5 out of 5 stars)   Great Christmas Music
Infused with Brian Setzers infectious guitar, this swingin Christmas album will be in my player all through the holiday. The BSO adds an upbeat toe-tapping feeling to Christmas, If you love great guitar playing , this is the Christmas record for you
Submitted by a reviewer (Peoria, Az) 
Was This Review Helpful? Yes No 1 of 1 found this helpful. Beyond Great!
Every track is a fresh take on a Christmas classic. The Nutcracker Suite is a masterpiece. A Christmas album everyone should have in their collection!!
Submitted by ***** (Massapequa, NY)
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If you love holiday music that kicks, this is it.....Setzer's guitar & a blasting big band, with a taste of Ann-Margaret to boot. Absolutely essential for Retro-Swing lovers.
Submitted by a reviewer (Carmichael, California)
Was This Review Helpful? Yes No Merry Swingin' Christmas!!!
I have absolutely fallen in love with this album--I literally can't stop listening to it. From the invigorated "Jingle Bells" to the beautifully rendered "O Holy Night" Mr. Setzer and company never miss a beat! Don't miss the opportunity to hear "The Nutcracker Suite" kick some fanny, or to let "Baby, It's Cold Outside" (with Ann-Margret)steam up your windows!! FANTASTIC!!!
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