Community Holiday Party Timeline:
3pm - Doors open
3-4:30pm - Santa will be in the lobby for photos - he heads back to the North Pole at 4:30!
4pm - Jazz at Lincoln Center: Big Band Holidays will begin livestreaming in our main theatre - feel free to come and go as you please
6pm - Party ends
About the Party
Join us and other members of the community for an evening of festivities and good cheer! We will have live music in the lobby provided by Monterey Jazz Festival All-Stars students, Conor O'Brien (Alto Sax), Ayden Kanter (Guitar), and Bryce Kanter (Bass). Holiday cookies will be complimentary, and beverages (hot, cold, and alcoholic) will be available for purchase. Santa will be available for photos before the livestream, and our Christmas Tree will be free for photos after the livestream. We are hosting a toy drive for Braxton's Toys along with others in the City of Carmel—please consider bringing a new, unwrapped toy for local children in need.
Please call/text our Box Office with any questions at 831-620-2048.
About the Livestream
Big Band Holidays returns to Manhattan's Rose Theater for its 12th season! Music-directed by JLCO trombonist and brilliant arranger Chris Crenshaw, this annual fan-favorite features two critically acclaimed vocalists: Ekep Nkwelle, whose swinging phrasing and characteristic warmth light up the bandstand, and Robbie Lee, whose crystalline tone and thoughtful interpretation engage listeners of all ages. Experience this seasonal classic that showcases new arrangements of timeless holiday tunes.
What to Expect from JALC: Big Band Holidays
The Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra
Music direction from trombonist Chris Crenshaw and special guests Ekep Nkwelle and Robbie Lee
A cherished holiday tradition featuring new arrangements from members of the JLCO
Experience the Rose Theater, JALC's stunning concert hall that provides an elite acoustic experience, broadcast live to the mainstage screen in the Sunset Center Theater.
