BIG BAND | JINGLE JAZZ: SWINGIN' INTO THE HOLIDAYS

Kick off the holiday season with the Cincinnati Contemporary Jazz Orchestra’s beloved annual Jingle Jazz celebration, where favorite holiday classics get a fresh, swinging big-band makeover alongside a sleigh-full of holiday repertoire that’s new to the CCJO stage! From selections from CCJO’s acclaimed 2025 album Nutcracker Remix to festive favorites featuring the incredible Mandy Gaines, including selections from Ella Wishes You a Swinging Christmas, this year’s concert is packed with musical surprises, holiday spirit and plenty of swing. Gather your friends and family and ring in the season with Jingle Jazz!

 

* Join us in wearing your ugliest Christmas sweater! *​

Opening Acts:

• Dec. 9: TBA

• Dec. 10: TBA

 

Music Sponsors: Brad Pickard & Vicki Young​

Orchestra Sponsor: Ed Lyon

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About the Artist: Mandy Gaines, vocals​

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Mandy Gaines, an international jazz vocalist for 40 years, has travelled the world performing for concerts, five-star hotel residencies and jazz festivals. She was inducted into the Cincinnati Jazz Hall of Fame in 2018 and is currently the vocalist with the Cincinnati Contemporary Jazz Orchestra.

 

Recent performances include Mid Century Modern Music with Cincinnati Pops Orchestra, the Cincinnati Landmark Productions’ presentation of Hairspray, the Cincinnati Ballet production of The Great Gatsby, A Tribute to Count Basie with The Toledo Jazz Orchestra and Harriet with The Ohio Valley Symphony Orchestra. Mandy also continues to record and perform locally and internationally.