José James Releases New Christmas Song “Christmas in New York”

Jazz Artist José James Releases Original
Christmas Song “Christmas in New York”

Ahead of the release of his first Christmas album Merry Christmas from José James (out November 19th), José James releases his holiday single “Christmas in New York” today. The original Christmas track follows the single release of “My Favorite Things” featuring acclaimed saxophonist Marcus Strickland.

Co-written by James’ Grammy nominated partner Talia Billig, the track features the all star trio of Aaron Parks (piano), Ben Williams (bass) and Jharis Yokley (drums). “I wrote ‘Christmas in New York’ for people like myself who aren’t able to see their families another year,” James says. “That kind of picture-perfect scene of people throwing snowballs and making a snowman in Central Park and Wollman Rink and that whole beautiful Manhattan Christmas… It was my dream as a kid, and then I got to live it. There’s a lot of love in that,” he concludes.

Merry Christmas from José James (Rainbow Blonde Records) celebrates the holiday season while honoring classic jazz and pop records of the 1950s. Combining the classic jazz-crooner elegance of Frank Sinatra and Nat “King” Cole with the earthy sophistication of soul legends Stevie Wonder and Donny Hathaway, the ten track album is an auditory holiday experience like no other. A 13 date tour to support the album will launch at SF Jazz in San Francisco on November 27th and conclude at New York’s City Winery on December 14th. Stops also include Seattle, Portland, Santa Cruz, LA, Phoenix, Santa Fe, Minneapolis and Chicago. (All tour dates listed below).

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