Jingle all the Way from Paris to Chicago
with "Reindeer in Rhythm"
Don't get your tinsel in a twist... this year when the snow starts to fall, the reindeer will swing and "Reindeer in Rhythm" will have you jinglin’ all the way!”
Take a sleigh ride back to the golden age of holiday jazz with the cheerful tune "Reindeer in Rhythm." Evoking the timeless charm of classic Christmas recordings by the crooners of yesteryear, Chicago's Solitaire Miles brings her smooth, classic vocals to this delightful Christmas tale about Santa and his reindeer. Joined by Parisian gypsy jazz guitarist and arranger Martin Gioani, they create a playful frolic that enchants listeners young and old alike. Together they blend nostalgic rhythm with a touch of Christmas magic - where Santa swings, the reindeer jump, and the season shines in full Technicolor. JM REID - Chicago's Music Guide
“With toe-tappin’ rhythms and real retro swing appeal, ‘Reindeer in Rhythm’ is destined to become a Cool Yule favorite for kids and grown-ups alike.”
Midwest Family Association
Step back into a 1950s holiday special with “Reindeer in Rhythm” — a swingin’ Christmas tune brought to life with vintage animation and a dash of authentic gypsy swing magic!" - Manchester Guitar Review
"Reindeer in Rhythm" was composed by Chicago Swing vocalist Solitaire Miles and Parisian guitarist and arranger Martin Gioani. The song was inspired by a children's holiday poem by Timothy Toucher, and re-created with new lyrics by Miles, while the musical arrangement was scripted by Gioani, who also plays both gypsy guitars, bass and drums on the track. Composed and created long distance from Paris to Chicago, the song was finally mixed by Steve Yates for Seraphic Records. It's a fast little frolic, a little over 2 minutes for radio play - charming old and young alike. It tells the story of Santa's aging reindeer after many years of service, and how he's decided to hold tryouts for some new recruits at the North Pole.
Who is Solitaire Miles?
Solitaire Miles is an award-winning swing vocalist who's been lighting up stages across the US for 25 years—from Chicago to New York to LA and everywhere in between. She's had the incredible privilege of working and recording with jazz legends like Doc Cheatham, Johnny Frigo, Von Freeman, Willie Pickens, and Howard Levy, among many others.
Her music has caught the attention of some pretty impressive outlets—Billboard Magazine, The Wall Street Journal, Jazz Weekly, and The Chicago Tribune have all featured her work. In 2015, she landed in DownBeat's top 5 jazz albums of the year, and her voice has been broadcast everywhere from NPR and BBC to radio stations across the UK, Europe, Japan, New Zealand, and Australia.
Solitaire loves exploring different corners of the jazz and blues world. Her Western Swing album "Susie Blue and the Lonesome Fellas" won Best Song from the Academy of Western Artists, and her 2022 roots and blues album "BLUE TRAIN" shot to #3 on the NACC College Charts in its first week.
These days, she's cooking up something special—a Gypsy Swing project with Parisian guitarist Martin Gioani, set to drop in Spring 2026. You can find all her music on your favorite streaming and download platforms.
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