Zat You, Santa Claus?

• Artist: Banu Gibson
• Rating:
• Release Date: 1995 01 12-1995 01 15
• Type: Christmas
• Genre: Jazz

Review

The talented classic jazz singer Banu Gibson and her New Orleans Hot Jazz band are in fine form on a set of Christmas songs. Most of the material is swinging (including "Santa Claus Blues," the touching "I'll Be Home for Christmas," "At the Christmas Ball," "Christmas Night in Harlem" and three originals by Gibson and/or John Sheridan), and there is space for concise solos by trumpeter Duke Heitger, trombonist David Sager, pianist David Boeddinghaus and the reeds of Tom Fischer. This is a cheerful set that even sounds good in July. ~ Scott Yanow, All Music Guide

Tracks

Track Title	Composers	Performers	Time
Christmas in New Orleans	Richard M. Sherman	Banu Gibson	(2:11)
Winter Wonderland	Felix Bernard, Dick Smith	Banu Gibson, New Orleans Jazz Band	(3:13)
Christmas Will Be a Little Lonely This Year	John Sheridan	Banu Gibson	(4:32)
Santa Claus Blues	Gus Kahn, Charley Straight	Banu Gibson, New Orleans Blue Serenaders	(2:52)
I'll Be Home for Christmas	Buck Ram, Kim Gannon, Walter Kent	Banu Gibson, New Orleans Jazz Band	(2:47)
I Want You for Christmas	Charles Tobias, N. Washington	Banu Gibson	(3:11)
Zat You, Santa Claus?	James Fox	Banu Gibson	(2:35)
Christmas Night in Harlem	Mitchell Parish, Raymond Scott	Banu Gibson	(3:09)
Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!	Sammy Cahn, Jule Styne	Banu Gibson	(2:43)
At the Christmas Ball		Banu Gibson	(2:32)
Christmas on the Bayou	Banu Gibson, John Sheridan	Banu Gibson	(3:59)
I'd Like to Hitch a Ride With Santa Claus	Johnny Burke, James Van Heusen	Banu Gibson	(3:33)
Santa, Swing Me a Christmas Tune	Banu Gibson, John Sheridan	Banu Gibson	(3:02)
Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas	Hugh Martin, Ralph Blane	Banu Gibson	(2:01)

Credits

Rod MacDonald (Guitar), Jeff Hamilton (Drums), Dick Hyman (Liner Notes), Evan Dain (String Bass), Steve Reynolds (Engineer), Steve Reynolds (Mixing), David Sager (Trombone), David Boeddinghaus (Piano), Banu Gibson (Vocals), Banu Gibson (Main Performer), Banu Gibson (Liner Notes), Diane Wanek (Design), John Sheridan (Arranger), Duke Heitger (Trumpet), Tom Fischer (Clarinet), Tom Fischer (Sax (Alto)), Tom Fischer (Sax (Soprano)), Tom Fischer (Sax (Tenor)), Brandon Rivas (Bass), Roger Robles (Photography)