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EDITORIAL REVIEWS In celebration of the 80th Anniversary, The Count Basie Orchestra releases its first Christmas album, A Very Swingin Basie Christmas! The 19-piece band is accompanied with the guest vocals of Johnny Mathis on "Its The Holiday Season," Ledisi on "The Christmas Song" and Carmen Bradford on "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas." Additionally, Ellis Marsalis (Piano) and Plas Johnson (saxophone) are guest musicians on "Ill Be Home For Christmas."