{"product_id":"acl-7078","title":"Al Hirt - Have A Merry Little (1980) Vinyl LP • Christmas Holiday, Trumpet","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"display: inline-block ; margin-bottom: 0px ;\"\u003eCatalog Number:\u003c\/h3\u003e ACL-7078\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"display: inline-block ; margin: 0px ; padding: 0px ;\"\u003eMusical Styles:\u003c\/h3\u003e 1980s, Big Band \u0026amp; Swing, Dixieland, Jazz Pop\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"display: inline-block ; margin-bottom: 0px ; padding: 0px ;\"\u003eSleeve Grade:\u003c\/h3\u003e Near Mint (NM or M-)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"display: inline-block ; margin: 0px ; padding: 0px ;\"\u003eRecord Grade:\u003c\/h3\u003e Excellent (EX)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n \u003ch3 style=\"margin: 0px ; padding: 0px ;\"\u003eCondition Details:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"margin: 0px ; padding: 0px ;\"\u003eStill in ORIGINAL SHRINK-WRAP (opened, section missing from front left). Vinyl plays with occasional light-crackles (play-graded). Cover has a few creases near edges; light-scuffing, (front\/back). Inner-sleeve is original (Pickwick logo), one seam partially split. Spine is easy-to-read with wear. Minor shelf-wear along top\/bottom-edge and corners. Opening is crisp with signs of light use and divots. (Hole-punch in bottom-right.)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n \u003ch3 style=\"margin: 0px ; padding: 0px ;\"\u003eTracks:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n \u003col style=\"margin-top: 0px ; margin-bottom: 0px ;\"\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eNutty Jingle Bells\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eRudolph, The Red-Nosed Reindeer\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eMedley: I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus\/Here Comes Santa Claus\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eSleigh Ride\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eSanta Claus Is Coming To Town\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eSilver Bells\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eThe Christmas Song (Merry Christmas To You)\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eO Holy Night\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eSilent Night\u003c\/li\u003e\n \n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n \u003ch3 style=\"margin: 0px ; padding: 0px ;\"\u003eAbout The Record:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"margin: 0px ; padding: 0px ;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-style: italic ;\"\u003eHave A Merry Little,\u003c\/span\u003e by Al Hirt, released in 1972 on RCA Camden and reissued in 1980 on Pickwick, is a festive holiday album showcasing the trumpeter’s versatility in blending jazz and pop with traditional Christmas songs. The album features nine tracks, including lively renditions of \u003cspan style=\"font-style: italic ;\"\u003eNutty Jingle Bells\u003cspan style=\"font-style: italic ;\"\u003e, \u003cspan style=\"font-style: italic ;\"\u003eRudolph, The Red-Nosed Reindeer\u003cspan style=\"font-style: italic ;\"\u003e, and a medley of \u003cspan style=\"font-style: italic ;\"\u003eI Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus\/Here Comes Santa Claus\u003cspan style=\"font-style: italic ;\"\u003e, all marked by Hirt’s signature vibrant trumpet style. While not a chart-topping release, the album is historically significant as a reissue of Hirt’s earlier work, \u003cspan style=\"font-style: italic ;\"\u003eThe Sound of Christmas\u003cspan style=\"font-style: italic ;\"\u003e, reflecting his enduring popularity during the 1970s holiday music market. No singles from this album achieved significant chart success, but tracks like \u003cspan style=\"font-style: italic ;\"\u003eSanta Claus Is Coming To Town\u003cspan style=\"font-style: italic ;\"\u003e and \u003cspan style=\"font-style: italic ;\"\u003eSilver Bells\u003cspan style=\"font-style: italic ;\"\u003e are notable for their spirited arrangements and Hirt’s technical prowess. The album remains a cherished example of Hirt’s ability to infuse holiday classics with his New Orleans jazz flair.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Record Vision","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52793683083545,"sku":"ACL-7078","price":16.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0992\/6937\/8329\/files\/LP-al_hirt-have_a_merry_little.jpg?v=1783554276","url":"https:\/\/record-vision.myshopify.com\/products\/acl-7078","provider":"Record Vision","version":"1.0","type":"link"}