Best Christmas Jazz Songs

Christmas is tomorrow. O! Where did the time go? 

And what better way to usher in the holiday season than with a list of incredible jazz songs. Jazz and Christmas have had a long, symbiotic relationship together. Ever since stars like Bing Crosby, Nat King Cole, and Etta James (to name a few) began releasing their Christmas classic hits back in the 50s, Jazz and Christmas have always gone hand in hand.

Below is a list of some popular and lesser known jazz songs that will (hopefully) brighten your day.

“Christmas Song" — Dexter Gordon (1970)    

“Skating” — Warren Wolf (2020)

"It's Not Christmas Till You Come Home" — Nora Jones (2017)

"Snowfall" — Ahmad Jamal (1961)

“My Little Drum” — Vince Guaraldi (1965)

“The Christmas Waltz” — Leslie Odom Jr. (2017)

“What Are You Doing New Year’s Eve” — Diana Krall (2005)

“A Child Is Born” — Geri Allen (2011)