As I listened to Bobby Timmons and his jazz combo play "Santa Claus Is Coming To Town," I recalled how I first reacted when hearing Dave Brubeck's version. In both cases, I thought, "This is one cool, self-assured Santa who would deliver gifts with this accompaniment."
Check out Timmons on piano, with backing on bass and drums, as his ensemble plays its expansive rendition from 1964. The tune fades out effectively with sleigh bells, letting the listener imagine Santa sauntering off to deliver his next batch of presents.
