The Chess Records Christmas Album
Various Artists
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The Chess Records Christmas Album offers 14 unique entries in the Christmas canon, from Chuck Berry’s “Run Rudolph Run” and The Moonglows’ “Hey Santa Claus” to obscure soul, jazz, and gospel fare from the likes of The Soul Stirrers, Kenny Burrell, The Meditation Singers, Rotary Connection, The Salem Travelers, and more. (A particular standout is an instrumental take on “The Little Drummer Boy” by the studio group Lenox Avenue, which featured session legends Chuck Rainey and Richard Tee. It’s one of four new-to-digital tracks on the collection.) The Chess Records Christmas Album will be released simultaneously with Let’s Play Chess on November 14, available on blue frost vinyl, CD or digitally. We’re also pleased to share that the physical package includes liner notes by our own Mike Duquette! As an Amazon affiliate, we earn from qualifying purchases.
