Immerse yourself in the timeless elegance of swing and jazz with Bobby Hackett's "Merry Christmas With Bobby Hackett." Released on November 11, 2014, under the Winter Holiday label, this album is a vibrant collection of 46 tracks that span a rich tapestry of big band, swing, jazz, and ragtime genres. With a duration of over two hours and twenty-three minutes, this album is a comprehensive journey through the golden age of American music.
Bobby Hackett, renowned for his mastery of the trumpet and guitar, delivers a performance that is both technically impressive and deeply soulful. The album opens with the enchanting "Love Me" and closes with the nostalgic "(Back Home Again In) Indiana," taking you through a diverse range of moods and styles. From the sultry "Blues in the Night" to the upbeat "Struttin' With Some Barbecue," each track showcases Hackett's versatility and the enduring appeal of the music he so brilliantly interprets.
"Merry Christmas With Bobby Hackett" is not just a holiday album; it's a celebration of classic American music that transcends the season. Whether you're a longtime fan of Bobby Hackett or new to his work, this album offers a delightful exploration of the genres that have defined his legacy. The inclusion of timeless standards like "Cheek to Cheek," "I've Got the Whole World On a String," and "Moonlight Becomes You" ensures that this collection will resonate with listeners of all tastes.
With its rich instrumentation and Hackett's signature style, "Merry Christmas With Bobby Hackett" is a testament to the enduring power of swing and jazz. It's an album that invites you to relax, enjoy, and appreciate the craftsmanship of a true musical legend.
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Tracks
Love MeBobby Hackett
Weary BluesBobby Hackett
Limehouse BluesBobby Hackett
Davenport BluesBobby Hackett
New OrleansBobby Hackett
Sugar BluesBobby Hackett
You Are Too BeautifulBobby Hackett
One KissBobby Hackett
Goodbye BluesBobby Hackett
Baker's Keyboard BluesBobby Hackett
Autumn NocturneBobby Hackett
Basin Street BluesBobby Hackett
Blues in My HeartBobby Hackett
Alcoholic BluesBobby Hackett
I Guess I'll Have to Change My PlentyBobby Hackett
Wang Wang BluesBobby Hackett
Blues With a KickBobby Hackett
Blues in the NightBobby Hackett
I've Got the Whole World On a StringBobby Hackett
I'll See You in My DreamsBobby Hackett
We Kiss in a ShadowBobby Hackett
All of YouBobby Hackett
Tin Roof BluesBobby Hackett
S'wonderfulBobby Hackett
RosalieBobby Hackett
C'est magnifiqueBobby Hackett
Royal Garden BluesBobby Hackett
My Monday DateBobby Hackett
Fidgety FeetBobby Hackett
Bye Bye BluesBobby Hackett
That Naughty WaltzBobby Hackett
Baby Won't You Please Come HomeBobby Hackett
Cheek to CheekBobby Hackett
If I Had My WayBobby Hackett
I Found a New BabyBobby Hackett
Oh Baby!Bobby Hackett
Sunday Coots, GreyBobby Hackett
Struttin' With Some BarbecueBobby Hackett
Moonlight Becomes YouBobby Hackett
Big Butter and Egg ManBobby Hackett
Spring Beautiful SpringBobby Hackett
Way Down Yonder in New OrleansBobby Hackett
It's Been so LongBobby Hackett
Cocktail for TwoBobby Hackett
That's a PlentyBobby Hackett
Everybody Loved My Baby (But My Baby Don't Love Nobody Buy Me)Bobby Hackett