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Many years ago, a friend introduced me to the Tom Kubis Big Band Christmas album.  This album has become the first Christmas music I listen to every year.  I can't get enough!  For your listening pleasure, here is A Jazz Musicians Christmas, featuring the vocal stylings of the late great Jack Sheldon.