song(s) request...

[Freelance Superhero]

i'd like to put together a funky mix of alternate versions of traditional christmas songs, in the vein of jazz, blues, or oldies music.

can you guys recommend some versions of christmas songs done interestingly or particularly well by people in these genres?

for example, i would most definitely include Otis Redding's version of White Christmas, like the one featured on the Love Actually soundtrack:

linkamajig

if anyone can suggest anything similar to this for other christmas songs, i'd be very grateful.

[oblongmelon]

manheim steamroller has some pretty good stuff..

[Hoser]

I like the version of White Christmas done by the Drifters. It's the song playing in the background when Kevin is putting the aftershave on his face in Home Alone.

[Prngr44]

There's some fun reggae Christmas tunes out there too.

[sizemic1]

Gary Hoey does some kick ass electric guitar versions of christmas songs.