About this event
Celebrate the holiday season with the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra (JLCO) and Big Band Holidays, a can’t-miss tradition now in its 13th year in the House of Swing. Under the music direction of Chris Crenshaw, the JLCO enlivens festive favorites through swinging arrangements by orchestra members. Long celebrated as a launching pad for jazz’s brightest voices—including Cécile McLorin Salvant, Samara Joy, and Gregory Porter—this year’s edition of Big Band Holidays introduces rising star Georgia Heers, whose vibrant voice brings youthful energy to beloved classics, alongside Catherine Russell, whose dazzling career and masterful interpretations of American song make her both a beacon and a mentor for this new generation. Together, they fill the room with warmth, joy, and holiday magic that keeps audiences coming back year after year. Please note that the Sunday 2pm concert is a relaxed performance.