Dec 4, 2023
Welcome to episode 96 of Holly Jolly X'masu! In this episode, I talk about Bach’s “Christmas Oratorio,” performed by the Meiji Gakuin University Glee Club at their 10th anniversary Christmas concert.
I really enjoyed working on this episode and getting this album. It’s completely out of my comfort zone so it...
Nov 25, 2023
Welcome to episode 95 of Holly Jolly X'masu! In this episode, I talk about Shoji Suzuki’s 1961 album, “Swingin’ Christmas.”
I truly hope you enjoyed this episode. This is one of my favorite albums and played a huge part in my collecting journey. I’d love to say it’s the best album in my collection, but I...
Nov 18, 2023
Welcome to episode 94 of Holly Jolly X'masu! In this episode, I talk about Shoji Suzuki’s 1963 album, “Merry Christmas.”
This is a great album and I can’t tell you how excited I was when I first learned that Shoji Suzuki had made another Christmas album. Of the two, “Merry Christmas” seems to be the harder...
Nov 11, 2023
Welcome to episode 93 of Holly Jolly X'masu! In this episode, I talk about the 1959 compilation, “X’mas All Star Jazz Parade.”
This is a great album and I hope you’ve enjoyed it. This really kicks off my Christmas season, and I have some phenomenal music headed your way. I’ll be focusing on Shoji Suzuki the...
Nov 1, 2023
Welcome to episode 92 of Holly Jolly X'masu! In this special Christmas Podcasters Day episode, I talk about “Mr. Magoo’s Christmas Carol,” from 1962.
I can’t tell you how much I love this special. It’s one of those things from when I was kid that has really stood the test of time. Jule Styne and...