Celebrate the season with the timeless influence of Ella Fitzgerald’s Ella Wishes You a Swinging Christmas, as Vanessa Vacanti brings classic holiday jazz to life in a festive, unforgettable Thanksgiving weekend concert!
Since its release in 1960, Ella Wishes You a Swinging Christmas has become one of the most celebrated holiday albums ever. The album embodies the joy, warmth, and pure swing that jazz fans and families return to year after year. Ella Fitzgerald’s iconic renditions of holiday classics, with her unmistakable vocal style and playful arrangements, capture the spirit of the season in a way that’s as fresh today as it was over sixty years ago. Her album brings the “cool” and lively swing of jazz into the Christmas atmosphere, inspiring generations to celebrate with style and soul.
This year, JazzBuffalo proudly presents A Swinging Cool Christmas with Vanessa Vacanti at Seneca One Auditorium on November 30th, inspired by Ella’s classic album and the era of cool jazz vocals. Vacanti, a rising jazz star known for her vibrant presence and captivating vocals, will deliver a set of timeless holiday tunes that promises to bring families, friends, and jazz lovers together in joyful celebration. And capture the “cool” and swing of jazz with classic Christmas tunes we all love.
Taking place over Thanksgiving weekend on Saturday, November 30th, this concert provides the perfect way to kick off the holiday season with loved ones in a beautiful setting that shines at the iconic Seneca One Tower and its auditorium.
Join us at Seneca One for this unforgettable evening of jazz, where holiday spirit meets the swinging cool of jazz, a truly festive way to begin the season!
Get your tickets soon! For a limited time save and get tickets for only $10. We’re making it possible to gather as many friends and family as possible. And, we want to welcome those who want a night out alone yet join our community to enjoy this special music!
