Experience a spectacular Christmas concert with expressive big band magic and world-class jazz vocals. The Aarhus Jazz Orchestra and American star vocalist Gretchen Parlato invite you to musical holiday magic at the highest level.
The concert features beloved Christmas classics in catchy big band arrangements combined with Gretchen Parlato's evocative and intense jazz vocals. The artist performs, among others, Christmas Time Is Here and Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas in unforgettable interpretations. Additionally, the audience can look forward to selected numbers from her acclaimed catalogue, including songs such as Capricorn and Butterfly.
About Gretchen Parlato
Gretchen Parlato is among the most prominent jazz vocalists on the international scene. The American singer and composer won the Thelonious Monk International Jazz Vocals Competition and has since released several Grammy-nominated albums. She collaborates with artists such as Lionel Loueke, Wayne Shorter, Herbie Hancock and Esperanza Spalding, and her distinctive voice blends jazz, Brazilian rhythms, improvisation and global musical traditions. She is known for her present and boundary-pushing expression and has received great recognition from international critics for her subtle and elastic vocal delivery.
Practical Information
- Venue: Musikhuset Aarhus
- Admission: 280-400 kr
