A Swinging Christmas: The Jimmy Farace Quartet featuring Anna Donnelly

Chicago

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WHEN Wednesday 2 December
ADDRESS 1245 Chicago Avenue, Evanston Directions

A Swinging Christmas: The Jimmy Farace Quartet featuring Anna Donnelly

Jimmy Farace is a jazz baritone saxophonist, bandleader and 2026 DownBeat Magazine Critics Poll Rising Star based in Chicago, Illinois. A thoughtful writer and improviser, his music explores deeply human themes: nostalgia, joy, growing pains, and the small moments that shape our lives.

With an unwavering belief in the baritone saxophone's storytelling power, Farace has earned praise from some of jazz's most respected voices. DownBeat Magazine hailed him as, ' an outstanding new voice on baritone saxophone,' while saxophone legend Gary Smulyan noted: 'His baritone playing is deeply emotional, mature, and his sound simply gorgeous. The combination of the writing and playing is stunning, wonderfully conceived, and in perfect balance and harmony.'

Performance Details

For A Swinging Christmas, the Jimmy Farace Quartet joins forces with acclaimed Chicago vocalist Anna Donnelly for an evening of classic Christmas favorites infused with the warmth, swing, and spirit of jazz.

Donnelly regularly performs with Lyric Opera of Chicago and the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, bringing her expressive voice to a festive program of holiday standards.

Frequently Asked Questions

It is a jazz concert in Chicago featuring the Jimmy Farace Quartet, with vocalist Anna Donnelly performing holiday-themed music.

Jimmy Farace is a Chicago-based baritone saxophonist and bandleader recognized as a 2026 DownBeat Magazine Critics Poll Rising Star.

Anna Donnelly is a vocalist featured with the Jimmy Farace Quartet for this Christmas jazz performance in Chicago.

The concert takes place at a Chicago venue; check the event website for the exact location and details.

Check the official event website for the most current dates and times for the Chicago concert.

Tickets can be purchased online through the official event page or authorized ticket vendors.

Yes, the quartet is known for deeply expressive jazz with themes of nostalgia and storytelling, centered around the baritone saxophone.

No prior jazz knowledge is needed; the performance is accessible to all audiences interested in live music in Chicago.

Yes, the concert features holiday and Christmas jazz interpretations performed by the quartet and Anna Donnelly.

Please check the venue or event website for the latest health and safety guidelines applicable to Chicago events.

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