Our Kinda Christmas – A Double Serving of Festive Jazz

Join the Watford Jazz Junction for a heart-warming evening of jazz and seasonal cheer, filled with swinging music, sing-along classics, and a Santa’s sack-load of mince pies!

A Double Serving of Festive Jazz is a bespoke show created especially for Watford, bringing together some of our finest locally-based musicians with two distinct sets from The Ten Bells Rag Band and The Ilario Ferrari Trio featuring singer Mara Ashton. Plus, a special guest!

The Ten Bells serve up an irresistible blend of New Orleans jazz with a modern twist, driven by rhythm and contagious energy. The Ilario Ferrari Trio delivers a dynamic and heartfelt mix of contemporary jazz, where instrumental brilliance meets expressive, soulful vocals – music that is both deeply engaging and accessible.

Both bands will share some of their signature tunes alongside a sleigh-full of festive favourites. Adding to the magic, Ilario will premiere a brand-new Christmas song and unveil a new arrangement of a much-loved classic, inviting the audience to join in and become part of the show.

This is a night to share with friends and family, to join in with a couple of seasonal songs, to relax and soak up the holiday spirit – the perfect way to kickstart your Christmas celebrations!