Matt Wilson’s Christmas Tree-O
Dizzy's Club102 Columbus Circle, New York 10107
Matt Wilson’s Christmas Tree-O brings its holiday jazz trio to Dizzy’s Club: Wilson on drums, Jeff Lederer on reeds, and Paul Sikivie on bass. The group’s seasonal set blends festive favorites with playful surprises, with serious swing and plenty of cheer built into the occasion. Expect reworked holiday material rather than a standard run-through of familiar tunes, including the kind of seasonal detours that have become part of the Tree-O’s recurring celebration.
The Christmas Tree-O is drummer Matt Wilson’s recurring holiday project, with no hometown given in the available information. The trio has previously played sold-out holiday shows at the Jazz Standard. A Jazz at Lincoln Center announcement called Wilson “endlessly creative and infectiously joyful.” NPR heard “fun takes on holiday classics” in the group’s music, noting reinvented seasonal songs and a “raucous” Hanukkah number. That combination of rhythmic lift, loose invention, and a willingness to reshape the holiday book is the through line for this trio.
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.