Photo Flash: First Look at Klea Blackhurst & Jim Caruso in 'A Swinging Birdland Christmas'
In the fifth year of "A Swinging Birdland Christmas," singers Klea Blackhurst, Jim Caruso, and pianist/singer Billy Stritch have been knocking 'em dead on the stage of the historic jazz club every night.
The 6pm shows, which run through Christmas night, are performed in the tradition of beloved seasonal television specials, with swinging arrangements of "Christmas Waltz," "It Happened In Sun Valley, "Snow," "I've Got My Love To Keep Me Warm," and "Little Jack Frost," among many others. Keeping the mood breezy, Caruso performs impressions, Blackhurst plays ukulele and trumpet, and Stritch reminisces about his least favorite holiday tunes.
The singers are joined by Steve Doyle on bass and Daniel Glass on drums.
Photos by Kevin Alvey
Billy Stritch, KLea Blackhurst, Jim Caruso
Steve Doyle, Billy Stritch, KLea Blackhurst, Jim Caruso, Daniel Glass
Jim Caruso, KLea Blackhurst
Jim Caruso, KLea Blackhurst
Billy Stritch, KLea Blackhurst, Jim Caruso
Jim Caruso, KLea Blackhurst
Jim Caruso, KLea Blackhurst
Jim Caruso, KLea Blackhurst
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