Swinging in the Holidays
Sunday, December 6, 2026 · 2:00 PM EST · Mary Seaton Room · Buffalo, NY
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Kleinhans Music Hall and JazzBuffalo are pleased to present Swinging in the Holidays featuring Champian Fulton and Carmen Bradford Sunday, December 6 | 2 PM The Mary Seaton Room Please note: this show has been moved to 2 PM Jazz at Kleinhans proudly continues a new holiday tradition with the 2nd Annual Jazz at Kleinhans Christmas Celebration— Swinging in the Holidays — a special time of seasonal classics reimagined through the swinging spirit of jazz. This special presentation, adapted from the acclaimed Swinging in the Holidays production, brings a hip, sophisticated take on beloved holiday standards, marrying Broadway, Old Hollywood charm, and timeless favorites with forward-looking jazz artistry. At the heart of the evening is Champian Fulton — an acclaimed jazz pianist and vocalist whose artistry bridges jazz tradition, swing, and the Great American Songbook. Fulton leads her trio through a spirited program of joyous melodies and rich arrangements that capture the warmth and cheer of the season. Her work draws on decades of performance on major jazz stages and reflects a deep command of the jazz tradition, making this a holiday concert like no other. Swinging in the Holidays brings together an extraordinary international ensemble whose collective credentials span Grammy recognition, major awards, historic big band legacies, and performances on the world’s most revered jazz stages. Led by internationally acclaimed pianist and vocalist Champian Fulton, Grammy Award-winning vocalist Carmen Bradford, and others, to be announced. Together, these artists represent multiple generations of jazz excellence — rooted in the Great American Songbook tradition while vibrantly alive in today’s global jazz landscape. Their combined experience includes performances at Lincoln Center, Birdland, The Kennedy Center, major international festivals, and concert halls across Europe, Asia, and the Americas. For this special holiday production at Kleinhans Music Hall, they unite…
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