In October 1960, “Verve” label released “Ella Wishes You a Swinging Christmas”, the 24^th Ella Fitzgerald album. It was recorded July – August 1960, and was produced by Norman Granz.

Personnel:

• Ella Fitzgerald – vocals
• Frank DeVol – conductor, arrangements

Track listing:

1. Jingle Bells – J.S. Pierpont
2. Santa Claus Is Coming to Town – J. Fred Coots, Haven Gillespie
3. Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas – Hugh Martin, Ralph Blane
4. What Are You Doing New Year’s Eve – Frank Loesser
5. Sleigh Ride – Leroy Anderson, Mitchell Parish
6. The Christmas Song – Mel Torme, Bob Wells
7. Good Morning Blues – Count Basie, Eddie Durham, Jimmy Rushing
8. Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow! – Sammy Cahn, Jule Styne
9. Winter Wonderland – Felix Bernard, Richard B. Smith
10. Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer – Johnny Marks
11. Frosty the Snowman – Steve Nelson, Jack Rollins
12. White Christmas – Irving Berlin