JAZZ | Gregg Karukas Holiday Jazz

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. John Leftwich - upright bass *Appearing through an Agreement between this theatre, Sierra Madre Playhouse, and Actors' Equity Association, the Union of Professional Actors and Stage Managers in the United States. Members enjoy unlimited access all year — for as little as ≈$25/person per month.