Matt Wilson’s Christmas Tree-O
Dizzy's Club102 Columbus Circle, New York 10107
Matt Wilson’s Christmas Tree-O brings its holiday program to Dizzy’s Club as a jazz trio: Wilson on drums, Jeff Lederer on reeds, and Paul Sikivie on bass. The group’s seasonal set is described as joyful and high-spirited, built around serious swing, festive favorites, and playful surprises. Expect holiday material treated as live repertoire rather than background music, with the trio’s own arrangements shaping the evening.
The Christmas Tree-O has made two albums and previously performed its holiday show at Jazz Standard for years before bringing it to Dizzy’s. NPR has called its approach “fun takes on holiday classics,” noting reinvented seasonal standards alongside a “raucous” Hanukkah number. Writing about the group’s arrangements, The New York Sun praised the way they blend ideas in a manner that feels “brilliantly constructed and yet completely random at the same time.” The available information does not say where the trio is from or identify other artists it has worked with.
Dizzy's Club offers a refined jazz experience with a seating capacity of about 140, where guests enjoy live performances from world-class musicians in a room that frames sweeping views of Central Park and the Manhattan skyline. The venue features a full bar and a seasonal menu with sophisticated soul food, enhancing the evening beyond just the music. Shows are ticketed and typically run two sets per night, with late-night sessions available without reservation. The seating is generally first-come, first-served, encouraging early arrival for the best vantage points. The club’s location within Jazz at Lincoln Center places it in a lively cultural hub, making it ideal for a night that blends attentive listening with the pleasure of fine dining and cityscape views.