The superb drummer’s whimsical holiday album decked every hall in town last year—nice to see it has become an ongoing tradition. Saxophonist Jeff Lederer takes the book through all kind of changes, including a conflation of Ayler and “Angels We Have Heard On High.” Helping with the fa la la las this time around is guitarist Bill Frisell, who I bet puts a memorable spin on “Mele Kalikimaka,” the red-nosed Christmas salutation from our 50th state. They also share a love of John Lennon, so sing along and war will be over (if you want it). Totally entertaining stuff at Jazz Standard.

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