Unrepentant

Santa’s Secret – Johnny Guarnieri With Slam Stewart

Santa has a little secret… And Johnny Guarnieri wants to fill us in… I won’t divulge any information here. You’ll just have to listen and hear for yourself. Let’s just say that Santa’s “sack” isn’t just filled with toys… (NSFW)

Johnny Guarnieri was an American jazz and stride pianist, perhaps best known for his big band stints with Benny Goodman in 1939 and with Artie Shaw in 1940. He also led a trio in the 1940s composed of himself, Slam Stewart and Sammy Weiss, from which this little Christmas novelty tune emerged. This track actually shows up on a few Christmas compilations, including the Savoy Jazz Christmas Album: Christmas Blues, from which this is taken.

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The 12 Days of Christmas Music

1. Call Collect on Christmas – James King Band
2. Christmas Day – Oscar Jordan Band
3. Baby It’s Cold Outside – Leon Redbone and Zooey Deschanel
4. Good King Wenceslas – The Skydiggers
5. Merry Christmas, Baby – Charles Brown
6. Must Be Santa – Brave Combo
7. Croonin’ On Christmas Eve – Jaymz Bee
8. Go Tell It On The Mountain – Kirk Franklin And The Family
9. Please Come Home For Christmas – James Brown
10. Jingle Bells – Carlos Del Junco & Rich Greenspoon