A Swinging Birdland Christmas

Now in its sixteenth sparkling season, A Swinging Birdland Christmas has become a cherished holiday tradition at the legendary Birdland Jazz Club. Inspired by the great television variety specials of yesteryear, the show brings together Klea Blackhurst, Jim Caruso, and Billy Stritch for an evening of swinging seasonal cheer. With dazzling arrangements of classics like “The Christmas Waltz,” Kay Thompson’s “Holiday Season,” “I’ve Got My Love to Keep Me Warm,” “Snow,” and “It Happened in Sun Valley,” the trio infuses timeless favorites with wit, warmth, and plenty of swing. Backed by Steve Doyle on bass and Eric Halvorson on drums, this yuletide spectacular is equal parts music, merriment, and Birdland magic.