Something old, something new, something bootlegged, something blue

Wondering what to get that jazz fan in your life? Or thinking of treating yourself to a tasteful little present this holiday? After all, we know that you've been nice, and not naughty – or at least we hope that's the case. We don't pretend to be as omniscient as Santa.  Here's a sample of some of the season's most superlative offerings of new and historic jazz recordings and books.  We'll start with a collection of Christmas songs by

Wondering what to get that jazz fan in your life? Or thinking of treating yourself to a tasteful little present this holiday? After all, we know that you've been nice, and not naughty – or at least we hope that's the case. We don't pretend to be as omniscient as Santa.  Here's a sample of some of the season's most superlative offerings of new and historic jazz recordings and books.  We'll start with a collection of Christmas songs by one of the best big bands in the history of the genre and high…