Jazz guitar versions of Christmas tracks - suggestions pls!!

[meritonemusic]

Hi,


I'm compiling some Christmas guitar instrumentals - would love it if any of you guys had any suggestions for cool jazzy versions on electric.... I'm struggling to find many on electric guitar !!! !! Here's what I got so far Christmas Guitar Instrumentals on Spotify


Thanks!

[grahambop]

Royce Campbell:

Royce Campbell | A Jazz Guitar Christmas | CD Baby Music Store

[grahambop]

Joe Pass:

https://www.amazon.com/Six-String-Sa.../dp/B000001VP5

[grahambop]

Joel Paterson:

[JazzPadd]

One a my faves.

[grahambop]

Kenny Burrell:

https://www.amazon.com/Have-Yourself...s=music&sr=1-1

[wintermoon]

[marcwhy]

Are you looking for listening enjoyment, or for arrangement ideas for Christmas gigs?
If the latter, there are some "Christmas Real Books " out there; grab one and go for it!
[We have the "Charlie brown Christmas" charts, which always play well this time of year!]

[starjasmine]

Joe Pass:

https://www.amazon.com/Six-String-Sa.../dp/B000001VP5

Generally I don't listen to Xmas carols outside of the season, but Joe's genius is so evident on this disc that it is a pleasure to listen to all year round. I bought this out of the bargain bin years ago for something like six bucks, and his playing is so musical and fresh that you really forget they're Christmas songs...! I think I found this in July or something and listened to it for months :-)

I like Kevin Eubanks' version of Silver Bells from the Windham Hill "A Winter's Solstice III" disc. There are a lot of cool arrangements by a variety of artists on this disc:

[Midnight Blues]

No affiliation with/to Chris, but: Solo Jazz Guitar Chord Melody Arrangements 1 — Chris Whiteman Music

Also, while a bit more on the "Bluesy" side:



R.I.P. Jeff.

[meritonemusic]

Royce Campbell:

Royce Campbell | A Jazz Guitar Christmas | CD Baby Music Store

Awesome, thank you! I see he's got several Xmas albums and added a bunch of his tracks to the playlist ))) Great sound.

[meritonemusic]

No affiliation with/to Chris, but: Solo Jazz Guitar Chord Melody Arrangements 1 — Chris Whiteman Music

Also, while a bit more on the "Bluesy" side:



R.I.P. Jeff.

Thank you so much!!! Can't believe I wasn't properly aware of Jeff Golub.

[meritonemusic]

Joe Pass:

https://www.amazon.com/Six-String-Sa.../dp/B000001VP5

FANTASTIC!!! Will certainly add several songs from this... pure jazz guitar gold. Thank you!

[meritonemusic]

Generally I don't listen to Xmas carols outside of the season, but Joe's genius is so evident on this disc that it is a pleasure to listen to all year round. I bought this out of the bargain bin years ago for something like six bucks, and his playing is so musical and fresh that you really forget they're Christmas songs...! I think I found this in July or something and listened to it for months :-)

I like Kevin Eubanks' version of Silver Bells from the Windham Hill "A Winter's Solstice III" disc. There are a lot of cool arrangements by a variety of artists on this disc:

Yes!! So much gold from Joe Pass. Added the Kevin Eubanks track to the playlist as well, thanks for the tip!!

[meritonemusic]

Joel Paterson:

did not see this coming haha!! Nice )) Added a few to the playlist. Interesting player!

[meritonemusic]

One a my faves.

This is fantastic!!! Sadly I couldn't find it on spotify (to add it to the playlist)... Thanks for sharing!!

[meritonemusic]

Kenny Burrell:

https://www.amazon.com/Have-Yourself...s=music&sr=1-1

another brilliant suggestion - THANK YOU!!

[meritonemusic]

fantastic, thanks for sharing!! Added to the playlist

[meritonemusic]

Are you looking for listening enjoyment, or for arrangement ideas for Christmas gigs?
If the latter, there are some "Christmas Real Books " out there; grab one and go for it!
[We have the "Charlie brown Christmas" charts, which always play well this time of year!]

Thanks very much! I'm compiling a playlist on spotify of Christmas Guitar Instrumentals for others and myself to enjoy

[sundogg52]

I would suggest Larry Carlton's "Christmas at my house"

[ragman1]

I quite like Kenny Burrell's Silent Night Blues :-)

[Midnight Blues]

Thank you so much!!! Can't believe I wasn't properly aware of Jeff Golub.

You're welcome. He was a very tasteful player and a great guy.

[David B]

Pasquale Grasso has today released an EP of Christmas music for solo guitar.

Link: https://pasqualegrasso.lnk.to/SoloHoliday

[meritonemusic]

I would suggest Larry Carlton's "Christmas at my house"

oh nice!!! Thanks, didn't realize he'd actually done a few christmas albums!!! Adding some of his to the playlist, thanks again!

[meritonemusic]

I quite like Kenny Burrell's Silent Night Blues :-)

Yep, added it to the playlist - THANKS!!