The 12th Annual A Swinging Birdland Christmas, starring vocalists Klea Blackhurst, Jim Caruso and Billy Stritch plays at Birdland Jazz Club from Tuesday, December 21 to Saturday, December 25 at 5:30 PM. In the tradition of seasonal television specials, Blackhurst, Caruso and Stritch perform swinging arrangements of “The Christmas Waltz,” Kay Thompson’s “The Holiday Season,” “Sleigh Ride,” “I’ve Got My Love to Keep Me Warm,” “Snow” and “It Happened In Sun Valley,” among other favorites.
This year they will include a special tribute to the late Freddy Cole, the celebrated jazz/pop singer and pianist—and cherished member of the Birdland family who passed away last year. In addition to the trio of singers and Stritch on piano, the show features Steve Doyle on bass, and Daniel Glass on drums.
The trio released the hit album, Christmas at Birdland, with Club44 Records in 2019, which featured guest arists Donny Osmond on vocals and Dave Koz on saxophone. The recording debuted at #2 on the iTunes Jazz Chart and hit #7 on the Billboard Jazz Chart. Drawing on their individual strengths, the production team of Billy Stritch and Wayne Haun brought the best of New York and Nashville together in this recording full of musicality and versatility.
There is a $30 music charge and a $10 food and beverage minimum. For reservations, please call 212-581-3080 or visit www.BirdlandJazz.com.
Birdland Jazz Club is located at 315 West 44th Street (between 8th and 9th Avenues) in Manhattan.
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