Could not wait until tomorrow to post this. So without further ado: ‘Twas (the day before) the Night Before Christmas, Louis style.

This is more than likely the first Christmas carol I ever learned. I still love hearing little children sing it. And Ella of course.

It’s another happy December Monday, and here to usher in Christmas week is a wonderful instrumental rendition of Jingle Bells, featuring the incredible hornwork of our beloved Louis.

Happy Christmas week Sunday!

Here in Chicago it’s indeed cold outside, baby. We even had snow flurries walking back to the car last night from Zoolights. So here’s a reprise of yesterday’s selection, this time featuring Louis Armstrong and Velma Middleton.

Here’s Louis Jordan again, this time in duet with Ella. And yes, Baby, It’s Cold Outside.

I can see the St. Louis Arch from my hotel window!

Continuing yesterday’s theme of living Christmas all year through: May Every Day Be Christmas (vocals by Louis Jordan).

This is just lovely. Live Christmas all year through.