A Yacht Rock NYE with Christopher Cross
Christopher Cross, Pacific Jazz Orchestra
Walt Disney Concert HallSouth Hope Street, Los Angeles 90012
Christopher Cross rings in 2027 at Walt Disney Concert Hall with the Pacific Jazz Orchestra for a New Year’s Eve program billed as A Yacht Rock NYE. Artistic director and conductor Chris Walden leads the orchestra in a special concert of the dreamy, sophisticated songs associated with Cross, whose Sailing is highlighted on the program page. The evening is part of the hall’s Deck the Hall holiday concerts.
Cross is a five-time Grammy Award winner. This concert places his songs with the Pacific Jazz Orchestra, under Walden’s direction, for a full-scale New Year’s Eve presentation rather than a solo set. The program frames the music around the smooth, polished character of Cross’s songwriting, with Sailing singled out as a touchstone.
Designed by Frank Gehry, this concert hall is a striking architectural landmark with sweeping stainless steel curves that catch the light outside, while inside, its acoustics are meticulously crafted to deliver rich, clear sound to every seat. The auditorium seats over two thousand people in a space where the audience is fully immersed in the music, surrounded by warm wood paneling and a stage that brings performers close to listeners. The venue hosts ticketed performances by the Los Angeles Philharmonic and other ensembles, offering an evening focused on attentive listening rather than casual socializing. Nearby bars and restaurants in Downtown Los Angeles provide options for pre- or post-show dining, but inside, the experience centers on the music in a refined, elegant setting.