Event
Pacific Jazz Orchestra
Wed, Dec 23 · 7pm · McCallum Theatre · Palm Desert
Pacific Jazz Orchestra’s Holiday Jazz Spectacular delivers a festive – yet sophisticated – evening of orchestral jazz magic brimming with holiday classics, jazz standards, and original arrangements. The 40-piece hybrid big band and string orchestra, led by seven-time GRAMMY-nominated arranger/composer Chris Walden, is joined by vocal sensations Brenna Whitaker, Sy Smith, and Billy Valentine. Whitaker’s vintage jazz charm, Smith’s genre-spanning versatility, and Valentine’s rich, soulful baritone add warmth and sparkle to the festivities.
