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Duke Pearson: Merry Ole Soul (Blue Note Classic Vinyl Series) LP BREC-56 Smith at Sterling Sound andBlue Note, 1969 Pianist Duke Pearsons too little known holiday gem Merry Ole Soul was the sole Christmas album of the classic Blue Note era, and it remains a highly enjoyable treat for jazz fans and Christmas music lovers alike with its first ever vinyl reissue. Recorded in 1969, the album featured the pianist, producer, and Blue Note stalwart in a trio with Bob Cranshaw on bass and Mickey Roker on drums. Adding percussion to several tracks on the