Marcus Printup’s Ugly Holiday Sweater Party
Dizzy's Club102 Columbus Circle, New York 10107
Marcus Printup brings his Ugly Holiday Sweater Party to Dizzy’s Club on Christmas Eve for a big band celebration. The Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra trumpeter will play new arrangements of his favorite holiday songs, joined by harpist, composer, and arranger Riza Printup and special guests. The previous night’s small-group program gives way to this larger Christmas Eve set, with ugly holiday sweaters encouraged.
Printup is identified here as a trumpeter with the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra. This holiday program places him alongside Riza Printup, whose roles as harpist, composer, and arranger point to an evening shaped by fresh seasonal writing as well as trumpet-led jazz. Beyond that association and the credits in the listing, no further biographical details or critical descriptions are provided.
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.