DEC 6-22 | Holidays at SFJAZZ
Dec 10 - Dec 15, 2024
Miner Auditorium
Pound for pound, no other band does what Pink Martini does. With the combined power of a dozen musicians, the self-described “little orchestra” performs a rollicking cross-genre mix of classical, jazz, and old-fashioned pop The Washington Post called “rich, hugely approachable, utterly cosmopolitan yet utterly unpretentious... it seems to speak to just about everybody.”
They return to celebrate their 30th anniversary with their infectiously joyous, dance-friendly takes on classic holiday music to make your season swing.
Formed in 1994 by pianist Thomas Lauderdale in Portland, Oregon, the group has built a monstrous fan base through performances in settings ranging from the Cannes Film Festival and the Grand Opening of Los Angeles’ Walt Disney Concert Hall, to late night television with David Letterman, Conan O’Brien, Jay Leno, and Jools Holland and even a video greeting to the astronauts aboard the International Space Station. Fronted by the dynamic vocalist China Forbes, Pink Martini has performed with over 50 of the world’s great orchestras and recorded 15 full-length albums and EPs on Lauderdale’s own Heinz imprint, collaborating with Japanese vocal star Saori Yuki’s 1969 album and 2014’s Dream a Little Dream in partnership with The Von Trapps. Most recently, they released a pair of EPs recorded in conjunction with Portland pianist/singer Jimmie Herrod and vocalist Edna Vazquez.
Fronted by the dynamic vocalist China Forbes, the band returns to celebrate their 30th anniversary with their joyous takes on classic holiday music to make your season swing.
Impressive at every musician’s station, this ensemble produces music that’s charming and elegant.
variety on pink martini
Impressive at every musician’s station, this ensemble produces music that’s charming and elegant.
variety on pink martini
Personnel
China Forbes vocals
Nicholas Crosa violin
Pansy Chang cello
Gavin Bondy trumpet
Antonis Andreou trombone
Dan Faenhle guitar
Thomas M. Lauderdale piano
Phil Baker bass
Reinhardt Melz drums
Miguel Bernal percussion
Brian Davis percussion
Timothy Nishimoto vocals, percussion
(Their) ageless music has only gotten bolder and farther-reaching on the nine albums they’ve made, while never shedding the sense of joy around which its sound revolves.
NPR Music on Pink Martini
Personnel
China Forbes vocals
Nicholas Crosa violin
Pansy Chang cello
Gavin Bondy trumpet
Antonis Andreou trombone
Dan Faenhle guitar
Thomas M. Lauderdale piano
Phil Baker bass
Reinhardt Melz drums
Miguel Bernal percussion
Brian Davis percussion
Timothy Nishimoto vocals, percussion
(Their) ageless music has only gotten bolder and farther-reaching on the nine albums they’ve made, while never shedding the sense of joy around which its sound revolves.
NPR Music on Pink Martini
Watch & Listen
Pink Martini featuring China Forbes
Do You Hear What I hear
Pink Martini featuring China Forbes
Little Drummer Boy
Pink Martini featuring China Forbes
Do You Hear What I hear
Pink Martini featuring China Forbes
Little Drummer Boy
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