A Swinging Christmas is the perfect show to begin the festivities with its customary irreverence, poignancy and joy in equal measure. Jazz Journal magazine agreed, noting in a review that “this first-class band had a ball… and so did the audience!"
Hosted by pianist Chris Ingham, the curator of Bury’s legendary Jazz at the Hunter Club, A Swinging Christmas features Joanna Eden, acclaimed chanteuse and longtime mentor to global superstar Sam Smith. The band is completed by the outstanding saxophone and clarinettist Mark Crooks, along with local hero Joe Pettitt on bass, and Suffolk-based drum hero, crooner and matinee idol George Double.