Roger Williams - Plays Christmas Songs (1956) Vinyl LP • Silver Bells, HOliday

Catalog Number: KL-1042

Record Grading: Excellent (EX), Sleeve Grading: Excellent (EX)

Condition Details:

Vinyl plays with occasional light-crackles (play-graded). Cover has a few creases near edges; light-scuffing, surface impressions, discoloration with darker spots (front/back). Inner-sleeve is generic white. Spine is unbroken, clean and has no text. Minor shelf-wear along top/bottom-edge and corners with one small abrasion point on bottom edge. Opening is crisp with signs of light use and divots. (Not a cut-out.)

Tracks:

• White Christmas
• Jingle Bells
• Toyland / Christmas Song
• Winter Wonderland
• Silver Bells
• Oh, Christmas Tree
• Deck The Halls / Santa Claus Is Coming To Town
• Silent Night
• Oh, Holy Night
• Joy To The World / It Came Upon A Midnight Clear / Sanctissimo
• We Three Kings Of Orient Are / The First Noel
• Away In A Manger / Angels We Have Heard On High
• Lo, How A Rose 'Er Blooming / Little Town Of Bethlehem / Oh, Come Little Children
• Jesu / Hark The Herald Angels Sing / Adeste Fideles

About The Record:

Plays Christmas Songs, by Roger Williams, released in 1956 on Kapp Records, is a festive collection of piano instrumentals featuring holiday classics, showcasing his signature blend of pop, jazz, and classical influences. The album captures Williams' sweeping, arpeggio-laden style, delivering a smooth and relaxing interpretation of Christmas music that resonated with audiences during the mid-20th century. While the album itself did not produce chart-topping singles, it contributed to Williams' reputation as a leading instrumentalist, following his historic success with Autumn Leaves, the only piano instrumental to reach No. 1 on Billboard's popular music chart in 1955. Its release during the peak of his career helped solidify his status as "Mr. Piano" and complemented his extensive discography, which included 38 hit albums and 22 hit singles between 1955 and 1972. The album remains a notable part of his legacy, reflecting his ability to connect with listeners through timeless holiday melodies