Fred Waring
Fred Waring

Fred Waring and His Pennsylvanians perform a less-well-known but charming Christmas favorite, “Ring Those Christmas Bells,” from 1957. The video includes some appealing visual images to match the music. Waring was a very popular band leader during the 1920s, ’30s, and ’40s, and his music is well worth seeking out, especially his 1920s output. He started out as a fairly hardcore jazzer and evolved toward a more mainstream but equally enjoyable style.—STK