Pianist Duke Pearson recorded his Christmas album 'Merry Ole Soul' in 1969 with Bob Cranshaw on bass and Mickey Roker on drums, as well as percussionist Airto Moreira on several tracks. The only Christmas album recorded during Blue Note's classic era, the set includes holiday favorites including 'Sleigh Ride', 'Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas', 'Jingle Bells', Silent Night', and more.
Track Listing:
1. Sleigh Ride - Duke Pearson
2. Little Drummer Boy - Duke Pearson
3. Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas - Duke Pearson
4. Jingle Bells - Duke Pearson
5. Santa Claus Is Coming to Town - Duke Pearson
6. Go Tell It On the Mountain - Duke Pearson
7. Wassail Song - Duke Pearson
8. Silent Night - Duke Pearson
9. O Little Town of Bethlehem - Duke Pearson
Year of Production: 1969
