John Pizzarelli and Jessica Molaskey Wish You a Swingin' Christmas, set to begin at 8 PM, will feature the couple performing hits by Frank Sinatra, Bing Crosby, Nat King Cole and Rosemary Clooney. Essential Voices USA, conducted by Judith Cluman, will also join The New York Pops at the concert. Following their New York appearance, as previously announced, Pizzarelli and Molaskey will perform their Swingin' Christmas concert with the Los Angeles Philharmonic Dec. 20 at 8 PM.
The New York Pops is the largest independent pops orchestra in the United States, and the only professional symphonic orchestra in New York City specializing in popular music. The New York Pops was founded by Skitch Henderson in 1983 with a mission to create greater public awareness and appreciation of America's rich musical heritage.
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