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Swing with Bill Cartwright Christmas Special

Saturday, December 19, at 10 pm:
The Swing with Bill Cartwright Christmas special features traditional songs from vocalists like Ella Fitzgerald; Harry Connick, Jr.; and Frank Sinatra. You’ll also hear holiday swing favorites by Duke Ellington, Benny Goodman, and Peggy Lee.

Here is the complete playlist:

Hour 1:
Ella Fitzgerald "White Christmas"
Joe Williams "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas"
Tom Kubis Big Band "Hark the Herald Angels Sing"
Diana Krall "Christmas Time is Here"
Duke Ellington "Jingle Bells"
Johnny Mercer "Baby, It's Cold Outside"
Barbara Streisand "My Favorite Things"
Tommy Dorsey "Santa Claus is Coming to Town"
Bing Crosby "I Wish You a Merry Christmas"

Hour 2:
Manhattan Transfer "Let It Snow, Let It Snow, Let It Snow"
Harry Connick, Jr. "Sleigh Ride"
Peggy Lee "Winter Wonderland"
Benny Goodman "Jingle Bells"
Nat Cole "Caroling, Caroling"
Frank Sinatra "I'll Be Home For Christmas"
Les Brown "I've Got My Love to Keep Me Warm"
Bing Crosby "White Christmas"
Tom Kubis Big Band "It Came Upon a Midnight Clear"

Bill Cartwright brings his passion for 1930’s and 40’s era Big Band music to this entertaining Saturday evening showcase honoring the music of the “Golden Age of Radio.”