Acclaimed singer Jonathan Karrant celebrates the release of his new holiday album on Thursday, December 22nd, 7pm at The Dark Room. The album is a collaboration with The Joe Alterman Trio. Featured on the album are; trumpeter of Jazz at Lincoln Center Kenny Rampton, renowned saxophonist Houston Person and a duet with Grammy winning Jazz Legend Diane Schuur. This incredible team of artists have taken some of the most beloved holiday songs and reimagined them with unique arrangements. Jonathan will be performing songs from the album and sharing some of his favorite Christmas memories. Jonathan doesn’t cover songs, he uncovers them. Come join the celebration of this new album! The evening will leave you filled with the holiday spirit!
Jonathan Karrant’s album, “On and On” hit #4 on the Billboard Jazz charts and his album Live hit #2 on the iTunes Jazz Charts. He has received honors throughout the states including; the New York City Cabaret Jazz Honors, “Best Singer” for the Bravo California Awards and was named one of the top 10 rising jazz vocalists by Downbeat. “A voice, romantic without being cloying, warm but not forced, Jonathan carries songs with an emotional weight that reaches your soul. At the same time he can swing with the kind of jazz suave that was patented by Mel Torme.” Jazz Corner