Credits:

Duke Pearson

Description:

Pianist Duke Pearson recorded the 1969 Christmas album "Merry Ole Soul" with Bob Cranshaw on bass and Mickey Roker on drums, plus percussionist Aiart Moreira on several tracks. This is the only Christmas album recorded for Blue Note, and includes Christmas classics such as "Sleigh Ride," "Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas," "Jingle Bells," and "Silent Night. "l[Personnel] Duke Pearson(p,celeste) Bob Cranshaw (b:except B-5) Mickey Roker(ds:except B-5) Airto Moreira (perc:A-4,B-1,3)

Tracklisting:

1.Sleigh Ride
2.The Little Drummer Boy
3.Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas
4.Jingle Bells
5.Santa Claus Is Coming to Town
6.Go Tell It on the Mountain
7.Wassail Song
8.Silent Night
9.O Little Town of Bethlehem