Count Basie - A Very Swingin Basie Christmas

2015 holiday release. In celebration of the 80th Anniversary, The Count Basie Orchestra releases its first Christmas album, A Very Swingin' Basie Christmas! The 19-piece band is accompanied with the guest vocals of Johnny Mathis on "It's The Holiday Season," Ledisi on "The Christmas Song" and Carmen Bradford on "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas." Additionally, Ellis Marsalis (piano) and Plas Johnson (saxophone) are guest musicians on "I'll Be Home For Christmas."