Big Band Holidays The Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra
Jazz at Lincoln Center102 Columbus Circle, New York 10107
Big Band Holidays brings the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra to Frederick P. Rose Hall for the 13th edition of its seasonal program. Music director Chris Crenshaw leads the orchestra through festive favorites in swinging arrangements written by its members. Vocalists Georgia Heers and Catherine Russell join the big band: Heers brings a youthful voice to holiday classics, while Russell interprets American song. This performance is part of a run of Big Band Holidays concerts at the House of Swing.
The Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra is the resident orchestra of Jazz at Lincoln Center. Its holiday series has served as a launching pad for singers including Cécile McLorin Salvant, Samara Joy, and Gregory Porter. For this edition, the orchestra pairs Heers, described as a rising star, with Russell, whose career and interpretations of American song are presented as a touchstone for a newer generation of vocalists. With Crenshaw directing, the focus is on big-band arrangements that give familiar seasonal material fresh rhythmic lift.
Frederick P. Rose Hall is a striking venue designed specifically for jazz, featuring three distinct performance spaces including the grand Rose Theater, the panoramic Appel Room with views of Central Park, and the intimate Dizzy's Club where you can enjoy live jazz alongside dining. The hall offers a blend of concert experiences from large orchestral performances to close-up sets, with ticketed shows that benefit from advance purchase. The venue balances attentive listening with a social vibe, supported by a full bar and dining options in Dizzy's Club. Its modern architecture and spacious atrium create a sense of openness, while the acoustics ensure clarity from front to back. An evening here promises world-class musicianship in a setting that honors jazz's rich history and ongoing evolution.