[2026] Jazz numbers perfect for Christmas. From classic standards to original pieces.

Baby, It’s cold outsideElla Fitzgerald & Louis Jordan

Baby, It’s Cold Outside (feat. Louis Armstrong)

The classic song “Baby, It’s Cold Outside,” composed by the famous American songwriter Frank Loesser, is one of the most well-known Christmas tunes, featuring heartwarming lyrics themed around a mouse and a wolf.

This time, I’ve chosen the version by Ella Fitzgerald and Louis Jordan.

Among jazz Christmas numbers, duets are rare, so if you’re not familiar with it, be sure to check it out.

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Christmas BluesHolly Cole

Holly Cole – Christmas Blues

As the title suggests, it’s a song about a sad, romantic Christmas.

Holly Cole is a Canadian vocalist who leans more toward pop.

Just before her debut, she suffered a comminuted fracture of her jaw in a traffic accident and temporarily halted her activities, but she made a comeback with “Calling You,” the theme song from the film Baghdad Cafe, which became a worldwide hit.

It’s ChristmasJamie Cullum

Jamie Cullum – It’s Christmas

Released in November 2020, this track by Jamie Cullum—one of the UK’s leading jazz artists—from his first Christmas album, The Pianoman at Christmas, blends the feel of a classic holiday song with an enticing fusion of jazz and pop.

It celebrates the importance of special moments spent with family and friends.

Recorded at Abbey Road Studios with 57 of the UK’s top musicians, this piece is a must-listen for anyone who wants to connect with their loved ones through the spirit of Christmas.

O Come All Ye FaithfulJoey Alexander

Joey Alexander – O Come All Ye Faithful (Adeste Fideles) [In-studio Performance]

A piece that beautifully fuses the sacred atmosphere of Christmas with the refined sound of jazz.

The piano tones performed by Indonesia-born Joey Alexander—hailed as a prodigy in the jazz world at just 12—resonate deeply in the heart.

Featured on the Christmas EP “A Joey Alexander Christmas,” released in November 2018, it brings new allure to traditional Christmas carols through Joey’s delicate touch and improvisation.

Performed in a trio with Larry Grenadier and Eric Harland, the track exudes a serene yet warmly inviting mood—perfect background music for spending Christmas night with someone special.

Christmas in New YorkJosé James

José James – Christmas in New York (Official Audio)

Jose James is an American artist known for blending modern elements like soul, hip-hop, and electro into jazz.

While he often releases inventive tracks that span multiple genres, Christmas in New York is crafted as a genuine slow jazz piece.

Among his works, it’s a very orthodox release, which makes it valuable in its own right.

If you want to spend Christmas relaxing to slow jazz, be sure to check it out.

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