Joy: A Holiday Collection (LP) Jazz Dispensary Recorded by Rudy Van Gelder

Recorded by Rudy Van Gelder

solo outing features the legendary bluesman on electric guitar

Dolphy is at a peak of energy and creativity on alto saxophone

Philly Joe Jones and Max Roach

Other highlights include the boogaloo jam “So Fine” and Bataan’s signature soulful tune “Ordinary Guy

Joy: A Holiday Collection (LP) Jazz Dispensary Recorded by Rudy Van GelderJoy: A Holiday Collection marked the first outing of yuletide music from Jewel, who had skyrocketed to fame following the release of her first two albums (1995s Pieces of You and 1998s Spirit). Jewel worked with producers Arif Mardin (Carly Simon, David Bowie, Diana Ross) and Joe Mardin (Queen Latifah, Bette Midler) to record 13 lushly arranged songs. Backed by a choir (which includes such esteemed singers as Vaneese Thomas, James D Train Williams and