Christmas Island (1988) by Leon Redbone is a wonderfully offbeat holiday album that blends his signature early jazz, ragtime, and vaudeville style with Christmas standards, creating a sound that feels both nostalgic and completely unique. Redbone croons through classics like White Christmas, Winter Wonderland, and Frosty the Snowman with his trademark lazy baritone and sly charm, backed by jazzy guitar, warm horns, and old-timey arrangements that feel like they're beaming in from a 1930s radio. He even throws in lesser-known gems like Christmas Ball Blues, giving the album a slightly melancholic but cozy mood. It’s not flashy or overly sentimental—just cool, strange, and unmistakably Leon, making it a perfect holiday record for people who like their Christmas music with a touch of smoky lounge and vintage flair.
Condition: Pre-Owned Good
record and sleeve NM except for a little discoloration on sleeves edges
