Jazz Carols for the Third Sunday of Advent

[Serial_Apologist]

You won't believe the condescending tosh presented under this morning's Sunday Worship, as stated in the title.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m0012f9w

When jazz in nothing but name is used as an excuse for adults to be talked platitudes at like wide-eyed 2-year olds obediently sat cross-legged in a semicircle before Teacher, religious broadcasting so-called has reached a new low.

[cloughie]

One of the best Jazz carols ever was played on Sarah’s Sunday Morning today - MJQ God rest ye merry gentlemen - many a year since I’ve heard it but it is excellent!

[Alyn_Shipton]

Well Cloughie we did play it on the JRR Christmas show on 15 Dec 2018 - a blink of an eye in Radio 3 terms, given today was the programme's 57th birthday.

[oddoneout]

One of the best Jazz carols ever was played on Sarah’s Sunday Morning today - MJQ God rest ye merry gentlemen - many a year since I’ve heard it but it is excellent!

I was on the way out of the room when that came on - had to come back in and listen. Good while since I've heard it as well, very much something to put a smile on the face and a spring in the step.

[Serial_Apologist]

Manfred Mann recorded a version of God Rest Ye Jerry Mental Men in 1963 for his 1966 album of instrumentals, Soul of Mann. I've since heard the MJQ version and I think Manfred's is a direct copy. He must have got John Lewis's permission.

[cloughie]

Manfred Mann recorded a version of God Rest Ye Jerry Mental Men in 1963 for his 1966 album of instrumentals, Soul of Mann. I've since heard the MJQ version and I think Manfred's is a direct copy. He must have got John Lewis's permission.

Yes you’re right - the line-up included Mike Hugg on vibes and Jack Bruce on bass.

[BLUESNIK'S REVOX]

Jimmy Smith cut a version on his "Christmas Cooking" album. Jimmy doing his thing, big band ring a ding.

http://youtu.be/4YfLCKmKKSs