A Very Bonzo Christmas

by Bonzo Squad

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1.	Let It Snow 04:26	buy track
2.	Silver Bells 04:03	buy track
3.	Christmas Is Coming 04:53	buy track
4.	Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas 03:15	buy track
5.	(Maybe) I'll Be Home For Christmas 03:39	buy track
6.	Last Christmas 06:29	buy track
7.	A Holly Jolly Christmas 02:05	buy track
8.	Shack Bells 05:21	buy track
9.	Christmas Is Coming (Single Version) 03:40	buy track
10.	Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas (Single Version) 03:20	buy track
11.	(Maybe) I'll Be Home For Christmas (Single Version) 03:18	buy track

about

An annual tradition that started 7 years ago as a gift to the band, bassist Andrew Vogt arranged a batch of Christmas songs for the group to play, fitted snugly on top of existing Bonzo Squad music. This February, they took that music into Rax Trax Studios and recorded it for future holidays, when they are all too fat and lazy to fit into their elf costumes. The result was “A Very Bonzo Christmas,” an 8-track album chock-full of holiday smaesh. The album also guest features fantastic Chicagoan musicians including Zach Brock, Atlys String Quartet, Matt Gold, Constantine Alexander and Anders Nordstrom.

“Bonzo Squad has crafted more than just an album; they've created a holiday experience. It's a journey through the snowy landscapes of jazz, a celebration of the season's magic, and a reminder that good music has the power to transcend time and tradition. As you immerse yourself in the delightful sounds of Bonzo Squad's festive arrangements, you'll find yourself embracing the holiday spirit with newfound enthusiasm. This album is a jazz-infused Christmas gem that deserves a permanent spot in your holiday music collection. Get ready to swing into the season with "A Very Bonzo Christmas" – it's a musical gift that keeps on giving.”

— David Delaney, Chicago Writers Syndicate

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credits

released November 28, 2023

Andrew Vogt: electric bass, arrangements
Corbin Andrick: saxes, flute, percussion and arrangement
Andrew Lawrence: keyboards, synths and piano
Zack Marks: drums and percussion

Featuring Special Guests:
Zach Brock: violin (5)
Constantine Alexander: trumpet (1, 3)
Anders Nordstrom: guitar (1, 4, 5)
Matt Gold: guitar (6)

Atlys String Quartet (5, 8)
Sabrina Tabby: violin
Jinty McTavish: violin
Rita Andrade: viola
Genevieve Tabby: cello

All music arranged by: Andrew Vogt (except 7, arranged by Corbin Andrick)

Recorded at Rax Trax Recording Studio in Chicago IL on February 27, 2023
Recorded/Engineered by: Noam Wallenberg
Mixed by: Andy Schoemaker
Mastered by: Brian Schwab
Artwork by: Farras Raihan

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