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JAZZ | Gregg Karukas Holiday Jazz

Genres:

Music, Jazz, Holiday

Runtime:

65 Minutes

No intermission

Tickets Start at:

$35

Expect a cozy night of holiday music with a little extra swing. Pianist Gregg Karukas and his band play fresh takes on holiday favorites alongside his own warm, melodic originals, with Devyn Rush on vocals.

It's a good pick if you love smooth jazz, or if you just want the songs of the season played by people who clearly enjoy them. In a room this small, you'll hear every touch on the keys.

Make it a date night, and bring someone who needs a break from the holiday rush.

December 13, 2026

Sunday

8:00 PM

Members enjoy unlimited access all year.
As little as $25/month per person. 

Gregg Karukas: Holiday Jazz Concert


Part of the Sierra Madre Playhouse Jazz Series, curated by Greg Porée Celebrate the season with Grammy-winning pianist and composer Gregg Karukas, whose soulful touch and joyful spirit have made him one of contemporary jazz’s most beloved artists. Known for his warm melodies and impeccable groove, Karukas has performed with luminaries such as Boney James, Dave Koz, Sergio Mendes, and Patti Austin, and his music has topped Billboard’s Smooth Jazz charts worldwide. In this festive concert, Karukas leads a stellar band through reimagined holiday favorites alongside his own acclaimed originals. Expect a blend of sophisticated jazz harmonies, lyrical piano lines, and infectious rhythms that capture the heart of the holidays while keeping the energy swinging. Presented in the Playhouse’s intimate setting, this performance offers audiences a chance to experience world-class jazz up close—where the warmth of the music and the spirit of the season truly shine.


ARTISTS:

Gregg Karukas - Piano

John Leftwich - upright bass

Joel Taylor - drums

Devyn Rush - vocals

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Gregg Karukas: Holiday Jazz Concert


Part of the Sierra Madre Playhouse Jazz Series, curated by Greg Porée Celebrate the season with Grammy-winning pianist and composer Gregg Karukas, whose soulful touch and joyful spirit have made him one of contemporary jazz’s most beloved artists. Known for his warm melodies and impeccable groove, Karukas has performed with luminaries such as Boney James, Dave Koz, Sergio Mendes, and Patti Austin, and his music has topped Billboard’s Smooth Jazz charts worldwide. In this festive concert, Karukas leads a stellar band through reimagined holiday favorites alongside his own acclaimed originals. Expect a blend of sophisticated jazz harmonies, lyrical piano lines, and infectious rhythms that capture the heart of the holidays while keeping the energy swinging. Presented in the Playhouse’s intimate setting, this performance offers audiences a chance to experience world-class jazz up close—where the warmth of the music and the spirit of the season truly shine.


ARTISTS:

Gregg Karukas - Piano

John Leftwich - upright bass

Joel Taylor - drums

Devyn Rush - vocals

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