Originally released in 1964 as Christmas '64, this album was reissued as Christmas Cookin' by Verve Records in 1966.

Smith puts his Hammond B-3 to work throughout this album. On everything from intimate trio performances to big-band arrangements, Smith brings his unmistakable blend of soul, jazz and blues. Guitarists Kenny Burrell and Quentin Warren are among the featured musicians, adding even more depth to these amazing performances.

This Japanese Import edition is a Super High Material CD, manufactured using a specialized polycarbonate material designed for improved optical readability while remaining compatible with standard CD players. This edition also features newly written liner notes and two bonus tracks, "Baby, It's Cold Outside" and "Greensleeves."