ADVENT CALENDAR: Dec 3rd - Louis Armstrong and The Commanders - 'Zat You Santa Claus?

'Zat You, Santa Claus?' was originally a Christmas carol written by Jack Fox in 1921.

Louis Armstrong and The Commanders recorded a version of the song in 1953.

The big band arrangement on the track was conducted by Toots Camarata and played by Billy Butterfield , Lou McGarity, Cutty Cutshall, Hymie Schertzer, Al Klink, Bernie Leighton, Carmen Mastren, Sandy Block and Ed Grady.

Louis Armstrong died in 1971 at the age of 69.

You can listen to the entire Advent Calendar playlist below, which also features some bonus tracks.