Matt Wilson's Christmas Tree-O

Fri, Dec 12

Matt Wilson brings his Christmas Tree-O back to Walker's for two shows this Holiday Season! The year 2024 marked the 60th birthday of the beloved drummer, composer, and bandleader Matt Wilson. It also celebrates the 15th anniversary of one of Matt’s acclaimed ensembles, the Christmas Tree-O, featuring multi-reed legend Jeff Lederer and revered bassist Paul Sikivie. The band performed their first concert on December 9, 2009, in Brooklyn, NY. They then recorded their seminal album, Matt Wilson’s Christmas Tree-O, at Maggie’s Farm studio on a snowy May day in 2010. The album was released in the fall of 2010 by Palmetto Records. Since then, the band has performed extensively across the United States and Canada. Their annual sold-out engagements at the Jazz Standard (now held at Dizzy’s) have become a New York City holiday tradition. The band has featured a range of music legends as guests, including Bill Frisell, Jason Moran, Joe Lovano, Kurt Elling, Aaron Diehl, Christian McBride, Marshall Allen, Esperanza Spaulding, Nels Cline, Camilla Meza, and Cecile McLorin Salvant. “This was the most joyful holiday celebration I can remember attending. If there’s a band or album that’s more pure fun than Mr.Wilson’s, I am not even sure I want to know about it.” Will Friedwald NY SUN (review of 2024 show at Dizzy’s-Jazz at Lincoln Center) “Wonder and innocence, gaudiness and cheer: can it be any surprise that the jazz drummer Matt Wilson thrives around the holidays?” Nate Chinen New York Times “An ambassador of good feeling.” New York Times Matt Wilson’s Christmas Tree-O: Jeff Lederer- reeds Paul Sikivie- bass Matt Wilson- drums 21+ To Acquire Tickets Select Show Time in Green Box to purchase.