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Flying High for the Holidays is a feel-good celebration of the women who made the season swing. Vocalist and pianist Champian Fulton, a DownBeat Critics Poll Rising Star, leads an all-star cast through holiday favorites made famous by Ella Fitzgerald, Billie Holiday, Peggy Lee, Rosemary Clooney, and other legendary jazz canaries. Joining her are Lucy Wijnands, winner of the Ella Fitzgerald Vocal Competition, and June Cavlan, a five-time DownBeat Magazine award winner. 

Expect toe-tapping swing, gorgeous ballads, a few unexpected gems, and plenty of holiday cheer. With fresh arrangements that tip their hats to the originals while bringing something new to the party, Flying High for the Holidays has all the warmth and sparkle of a classic holiday album come to life. Whether jazz is already part of your holiday soundtrack or you simply love great music this time of year, come celebrate the season with songs that have been making spirits bright (and making the holidays swing) for generations.  

This is a rental event presented by an independent organization separate from the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust. The views and opinions expressed in the performance do not necessarily reflect those of the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust. The Trust is committed to its core values of diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility, including freedom of expression. By purchasing a ticket, you are authorizing the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust to share your information with the show’s producer. Prices, shows, artists, dates, and times are subject to change.