Stella Bass vocals Yann O’Brien piano Nev Lloyd double bass Steve Hogan drums
Jump right into the Christmas spirit with a sparkling lunchtime celebration of festive favourites from the golden age of jazz and swing, as acclaimed vocalist Stella Bass returns to National Concert Hall’s John Field Room with her stellar trio.
Ireland’s foremost interpreter of The Great American Songbook, having recently performed with the RTÉ Concert Orchestra and The Niall Kinsella Orchestra, Stella brings her customary warmth and style – along with plenty of seasonal charm! - to an hour-long show packed with timeless Christmas classics made famous by Judy Garland, Frank Sinatra, Bing Crosby, Nat King Cole, Etta James and more.
Expect beloved songs including The Christmas Song, Let It Snow, White Christmas, Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas, Winter Wonderland, Santa Baby - in fact, as many festive musical treats as can possibly fit into one cosy hour! - with perhaps a little surprise or two along the way.
Whether you want to escape the bustle of Christmas shopping for an hour, to catch up with old friends afterwards, or are simply looking for the perfect way to ease into the season, this joyful lunchtime concert will do all of those things…promising warmth, nostalgia and festive cheer in abundance!
