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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.

Playlist

Jazz numbers perfect for Christmas, from classics to hidden gems.
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1The Christmas SongNat King ColeRespected around the world for a rich, warm voice…
2Linus And LucyVince Guaraldi TrioAs the leader of the Vince Guaraldi Trio...
3Santa Claus Is Coming To TownMichael Bublé『Santa Claus Is Comi…
4Christmas Is ComingVince Guaraldi TrioChristmas and the globally popular work “Peanuts”…
5Have Yourself A Merry Little ChristmasFrank SinatraThe 1944 musical film Meet Me in St. Louis…
6We Three KingsRamsey Lewis TrioThe domestic title 'We Have Come' is attached to this...
7God Rest Ye Merry, GentlemenOscar PetersonA jazz arrangement of an old Christmas carol
8The Christmas SongElla FitzgeraldThis piece is one of the many jazz Christmas songs…
9Have Yourself A Merry Little ChristmasSamara JoyThe musical film “Meet Me in ...”
10A Christmas DreamKitty LaRoarWhen you want to create a romantic atmosphere, ...
11Silver BellsTony BennettAs the Christmas season approaches, even the atmosphere of the city begins to change...
12Warm DecemberJulie LondonAn American-born jazz ... who was also active as an actress
13Count Your Blessings Instead of SheepDiana KrallThis piece is from the 1954 film…
14Show Me The MagicJamie CullumBritish jazz singer, Jamie…
15It’s The Most Wonderful Time Of The YearAndy WilliamsAs the Christmas season approaches, suddenly the city...
16WintertimeNorah JonesA Christmas marked by pop-leaning jazz…
17Blue Xmas (To Whom It May Concern)Miles DavisThe trum… who enjoyed immense support in the jazz scene
18Baby, It’s cold outsideElla Fitzgerald & Louis JordanThe famous American composer, Frank Le...
19Christmas in New YorkJosé JamesJazz, soul, hip-hop, electro…
20White ChristmasBing CrosbySpeaking of Bing Crosby, the 20th century…
21Snow fallAhmad JamalA Christmas number by a master of jazz piano…
22White ChristmasCharlie ParkerAn American alto saxophonist, and cont…
23I’ve Got My Love To Keep Me WarmBillie HolidayThis “I’ve Got My Lov…
24Jingle BellsFrank SinatraActually, this song wasn’t originally a Christmas song, but…
25Santa Claus Is Coming to TownBill EvansA towering figure in the jazz world, Bill Evans’s pi...
26The Christmas SongBeegie AdairPi…, known as a session musician,
27Count Your BlessingsBarry ManilowVocalist, composer, producer, and more...
28Christmas Evecovers jazz projectA jazz-arranged Christmas song by Tatsuro Yamashita...
29The Christmas WaltzFrank SinatraTo a waltz-like rhythm, Christmas...
30The First NoelChet Baker“The carol ‘The First Noel,’ which has existed since the 16th century…”
31Rudolph the Red-Nosed ReindeerElla FitzgeraldThis “Rudolph the Red-N…
32Christmas in New OrleansLouis ArmstrongNew Orleans, known as the birthplace of jazz, has...
33Here Comes Santa ClausRamsey Lewis TrioRamsey Lewis was a jazz pi... from Chicago.
34Rockin’ Around The Christmas TreeBrenda LeeChristmas classics, loved across generations
35Last ChristmasVintage Andrews SistersA jazz-arranged version of Wham!'s “Last Chris...”
36I’ll Be Home For ChristmasStephen ScottIn 1943, as a world-renowned jazz vocalist...
37White ChristmasOscar PetersonClassic Christmas songs by Oscar Peter...
38This Holiday SeasonMolly JohnsonHoliday released in November 2020…
39Christmas WaltzDavid Benoit TrioA beautiful song with vocals, perfect for the holy night...
40Santa BabyEartha KittThis song asks whether you’ve been a good child for Santa...
41Merry Christmas BabyEtta JamesKnown as an R&B jazz number...
42Santa Claus Is Coming to TownTill BronnerThis song has been arranged by various artists…
43White ChristmasElla FitzgeraldBeloved around the world as a Christmas song…
44Have Yourself A Merry Little ChristmasElla FitzgeraldOriginally, Hugh Martin and Ralph Bl...
45Christmas Calling (Jolly Jones)Norah JonesIn jazz, country music and folk...
46Christmas BluesHolly ColeAs the title says, a song about a sad, love-struck Christmas…
47Good Morning BluesElla FitzgeraldThe jazz legend Ella Fitzgerald…
48Let it snowFrank SinatraVaughn Monroe, Bing Crosby, …
49O Come All Ye FaithfulJoey AlexanderThe holy atmosphere of Christmas and the sophistication of jazz…
50Sleigh RideAndy WilliamsThis song is often listened to during the Christmas season...
51The Christmas SongDexter Gordon QuartetActive from the 1940s to the 1980s…
52Cool YuleKurt EllingA television personality and actor, a writer, and an artis...
53Frosty The Snow ManPatti PageOne day, the children put an old silk hat on the snowman...
54Frosty The SnowmanRoy HargroveThis is another song you hear often, and it’s a classic ma…
55Those Soulful Jingle BellsMark Whitfield『Those Soulful Jingl…
56The Sound of ChristmasRamsey Lewis TrioEnjoying jazz arrangements of Christmas songs…
57God Rest Ye Merry, GentlemenAndra DayOriginally born in the 16th to 17th centuries, …
58Christmas EveBilly EckstineA quintessential jazz vocalist of the Swing Era…
59Let it Snow!Dean MartinThis song has lyrics that are particularly related to Christmas...
60Jingle bellsDuke EllingtonThe very embodiment of big band jazz, the pianist...
61Jing a Ling, Jing a LingClare TealOverall, it has a strong jazz feel yet remains light and lively...
62White ChristmasDiana KrallThis song is from the film “Holiday Inn (…
63Zat You, Santa ClausLouis ArmstrongKnown in the jazz world as a trumpeter…
64Winter WonderlandTony BennettThis song mentions Christmas in its lyrics...
65Me and Charlie Brown (Piano Solo)Cyrus ChestnutThe popular animated series known for Snoopy, “Peanu...
66“Homecoming” Jingle BellsDave BrubeckThe Christmas song “Ji…” that even small children love
67Christmas in New OrleansLouis ArmstrongKnown by the nickname Satchmo, he earned immense respect from people around the world...
68Holly Jolly ChristmasMichael BubléWhen the Christmas season arrives, the whole town starts to buzz with excitement...
69HallelujahChris BottiHallelujah means, in Hebrew, “praise the Lord”…
70A Marshmallow WorldSeth MacfarlaneFrom the luxurious brass sound in the intro...
71Mistletoe And HollyFrank SinatraThe great singer born in America, Frank S...
72Christmas Time Is HereDianne ReevesThe anime “Snoopy’s Merry Christmas”…
73What Are You Doing New Year’s Eve?Harry Connick Jr.Even during the Christmas season in the West, especially on New Year’s Eve...
74Zat You, Santa Claus?Louis ArmstrongLouis Armstrong, known as 'Satchmo,' uh…
75Little Drummer BoyKurt EllingKurt Elling brings Christmas to jazz...
76Winter WonderlandBing CrosbyThe classic Christmas jazz number “Wint…”
77Little Jack Frost, Get LostBing Crosby & Peggy LeeChasing away the winter chill on a lively rhythm, …
78It’s ChristmasJamie CullumThe United Kingdom, released in November 2020…
79The Christmas FeelingPeter AshlandSwedish trumpeter and singer...
80Away in a MangerKenny BurrellThe most popular Christmas carol in the UK…
81What Child Is This? (Greensleeves)John ColtraneThis song was often sung in the late 16th century...
82Frosty the SnowmanElla FitzgeraldWalter Jack Rollins and Ste...