Ever since I found it in a bargain bin in 1976, hands-down it's Ellington's Nutcracker Suite. It is loved by all and never gets old, dated or out of place. Seasonal, musically secular and such a treat.
If you can find an original Columbia pressing grab it, they are fabulous. The later Columbia reissues, not so much. Pure Pleasure has a newly released reissue. It if it up to their usual standards, it'll be great.
If you can find an original Columbia pressing grab it, they are fabulous. The later Columbia reissues, not so much. Pure Pleasure has a newly released reissue. It if it up to their usual standards, it'll be great.