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The Craig Gildner Sextet
The Craig Gildner Sextet formed in the early 1990s around saxophonist and clarinetist Craig Gildner. Their debut album 'The Craig Gildner Sextet Plays...
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The Craig Gildner Sextet formed in the early 1990s around saxophonist and clarinetist Craig Gildner. Their debut album 'The Craig Gildner Sextet Plays Christmas' came out in 1993, featuring a swing arrangement of 'We Wish You a Merry Christmas' that got some attention.
That version of the carol became their most recognizable track, appearing in various holiday media. In 2006, they released another arrangement of the same song that drew mixed reactions from critics.
The group has recorded other albums like 'Swingin' Christmas' and 'The Craig Gildner Sextet Plays the Music of Duke Ellington.' Their current lineup includes Joe Policastro on trumpet, Dan Trudell on guitar, Scott Haigh on piano, Steve Rodby on bass, and Jon Deitemyer on drums.
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