Before he was named an honorary founders board member of the Jazz Foundation of America, Hank O’Neal owned a jazz record label called Chiaroscuro. Combing through 30 years and 200 jazz albums that he personally produced; plus dozens of music festivals that he also produced; and a 25-year run hosting the NPR show “Christmas Music: The Jazz Feeling” for WVIA-FM, Hank has amassed a treasure trove of rare and remarkable holiday jazz music – and many of these singles, one-offs, and live performances haven’t been heard in decades.
Through a special partnership between 32 Bar Blues, The Jazz Foundation of America, and Chiaroscuro Records, we’re thrilled to offer this exclusive CD compilation of Hank’s holiday favorites by legendary players from the Chiaroscuro label. 100% of the profits from its sales will be donated directly to the Jazz Foundation’s Musicians’ Emergency Fund.
TRACK LISTING:
1: Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree – Lillette Jenkins
2: Jingle Bells Stomp (Santa Claus is Coming to Town) – Dave McKenna
3: Silent Night – Junior Mance and Joe Temperley
4: Jingle Bells – Dorothy Donegan
5: Joy to the World – Derek Smith
6: The Christmas Song – Frank Foster
7: Winter Wonderland – Paul Bacon
8: God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen – New York Swing
9: Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas – Bill Charlap
10: Jolly Old Saint Nick – Gene Bertoncini
11: Hark! The Herald Angels Sing – Frank Wess
12: Santa Claus is Coming to Town – Mike Jones and Billy Novick
13: Frosty the Snowman – Mike Jones
14: What Child Is This? – Kenny Davern All-Stars Featuring Flip Phillips
15: Jingle Bells – Nat Adderley
16: Silent Night – Jay McShann
17: Here Comes Another Christmas – Steve Allen
18: We Wish You a Merry Christmas – Boots Randolph | 
