United States Navy Band - Seasons Greetings (1983) [SEALED] Vinyl LP • Christmas

Catalog Number: USN-91283

Record Grading: Mint (M), Sleeve Grading: Mint (M)

Condition Details:

Unopened/new vinyl, factory sealed, and in excellent condition. Release date is approximately 1984. Label design can't be confirmed because it's sealed. (Not a cut-out.)

Tracks:

• A Festival Of Alfred Burt Carols (U.S. Navy Concert Band )
• The Twelve Days Of Christmas (U.S. Navy Sea Chanters )
• The Best Gift (Port Authority )
• Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas (The Commander's Trio )
• Christmas In The Mountains (The United States Navy Band Country Current )
• Little St. Nick (Port Authority )
• Pretty Papers (The United States Navy Band Country Current )
• God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen (U.S. Navy Band Commodores Jazz Ensemble )
• Away In A Manger (U.S. Navy Sea Chanters )
• I'll Be Home For Christmas (U.S. Navy Band Commodores Jazz Ensemble )
• Fanfare & Christmas Salute (U.S. Navy Ceremonial Band )

About The Record:

Seasons Greetings, by United States Navy Band, is a rare vinyl release showcasing the diverse talents of the Navy Band's ensembles, including the Concert Band, Sea Chanters, Country Current, Port Authority, Commander's Trio, Ceremonial Band, and Commodores, performing a mix of jazz, pop, country, and holiday music. Released by the United States Navy, it features tracks like A Festival Of Alfred Burt Carols and The Twelve Days Of Christmas, reflecting the band's versatility across genres such as big band, vocal, and military-style music. Historically, the album highlights the Navy Band's role as a cultural ambassador since its establishment in 1925, with its ensembles performing at significant national events and contributing to the Navy’s public outreach. The track Little St. Nick, a cover of Brian Wilson’s Beach Boys hit, stands out as a notable single due to its popular appeal and the band's unique rendition. This collectible album underscores the Navy Band’s legacy of musical excellence and its contribution to American ceremonial and cultural traditions.