When the holidays come, The Django jams! Make sure to check-out these unforgettable artists, singing and swinging this season’s greetings with the best holiday jazz shows in New York City!

 

April Varner’s “Winter In New York”

Monday, December 1 at 7:30PM & 9PM Reserve

Award-winning vocalist April Varner returns to The Django with the release of “Winter Songs Vol. 2”, her new full-length Christmas album featuring reimagined holiday standards.

April positions herself as a vibrant new voice in holiday jazz, combining technical skill with authentic joy to create music that communicates directly to listeners’ hearts. The album serves as both a showcase for her artistic development and a heartfelt gift to audiences seeking Christmas cheer through jazz interpretation. Fresh off her tour with Postmodern Jukebox, hailed as a “Rising Star Female Vocalist” in DownBeat Magazine, and the 2023 International Jazz Vocal Competition Winner, Varner brings a voice that bridges eras, recalling the golden age of jazz with modern sophistication.

 

June Cavlan’s “Holiday Celebration”

Thursday, December 4 at 7:30PM & 9PM Reserve

Join vocalist on-the-rise June Cavlan and some of New York’s finest musicians for a holiday celebration LIVE at The Django. Experience the timeless holiday classics you know and love, along with hidden winter gems from the American songbook.

 

A Very Richard Cortez Christmas

Thursday, December 4 at 10:30PM & 12AM Reserve

Internationally acclaimed jazz recording artist Richard Cortez returns to The Django!

With millions of streams worldwide, Cortez has captivated audiences through his rich interpretations of the Great American Songbook. Known for his emotional depth and encyclopedic knowledge of the repertoire, he brings fresh life to timeless classics — masterfully balancing beloved standards with rediscovered gems.

Join Richard Cortez and an ensemble of New York’s finest jazz musicians for an unforgettable evening of music and holiday cheer!

 

Svetlana’s Holiday Swing

Wednesday, December 17 at 7:30PM & 9PM Reserve

Not your ordinary holiday concert – this is a roaring jazz party! Svetlana and her New York Collective swing through holiday favorites, jazzy pop gems, and festive originals that will leave you glowing with holiday cheer.

“Stompin’ and swingin’… bold and brassy… dulcet vocals… NYC darlings” (TimeOut NY)