Jazz numbers perfect for Christmas, from classics to hidden gems.
If you want to spend Christmas with a touch of style and long for a happy, romantic holiday, jazz versions of Christmas songs are just what you need.
Many artists have taken on jazz arrangements of well-known Christmas tunes, and quite a few have released them as full Christmas albums.
In this article, we’ll introduce a generous selection of classic jazz numbers perfect for Christmas listening—even for complete jazz beginners.
From timeless standards to hidden gems, and even artists’ original Christmas songs, enjoy a lineup that includes fresh, new tracks as well.
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Jazz numbers perfect for Christmas: from classics to hidden gems (21–30)
White ChristmasCharlie Parker
Charlie Parker was an American alto saxophonist and composer.
Here is a Christmas tune performed by the man whose playing had a profound impact on the history of jazz.
Known as “Bird,” he left behind this remarkable performance from a Christmas live show in 1948.
I’ve Got My Love To Keep Me WarmBillie Holiday
“I’ve Got My Love To Keep Me Warm” is a winter song standard sung by Billie Holiday.
It’s a piece by Irving Berlin, who also wrote “White Christmas.” It’s a track that’s sure to warm your heart when you listen to it in a cozy room.
Jingle BellsFrank Sinatra
Actually, this song was not originally a Christmas song.
It is said that a pastor at a church in Boston wrote and composed it as a song to celebrate Thanksgiving.
Frank Sinatra was an American jazz vocalist, known as “The Voice,” who had numerous worldwide hit songs.
Santa Claus Is Coming to TownBill Evans
“Santa Claus Is Coming to Town,” a piano arrangement by jazz master Bill Evans.
It’s the familiar holiday classic, but the quiet, sprightly piano phrases will set the mood for a sophisticated, adult Christmas.
There are many jazz covers of this tune, but Bill Evans’s arrangement is particularly outstanding.
The Christmas SongBeegie Adair
A track from Jazz Piano Christmas, an album of Christmas cover songs by pianist Beegie Adair, renowned as a session musician.
The piano tones woven by his masterful technique are so soothing they make you want to close your eyes.
I think it’s a perfect piece to shine in a relaxed, cozy setting.
Count Your BlessingsBarry Manilow
Barry Manilow is an artist who excels in every scene—as a vocalist, composer, and producer.
He also has strong ties to Japan, having been close with Hideki Saijo and even providing songs for him.
He remains active to this day, releasing numerous classics since the 1960s.
One of his staple Christmas songs is Count Your Blessings.
It’s recommended for fans of jazz from the ’60s and ’70s.
Christmas Evecovers jazz project
It’s a jazz-arranged cover of Tatsuro Yamashita’s ‘Christmas Eve.
‘ The stylish arrangement is perfect—just the kind of music you’d expect to hear in a cozy winter café.
It’s performed as a trio of piano, bass, and drums.
Highly recommended as background music when you want to create a slightly chic atmosphere!