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

Better Than SnowLaufey & Norah Jones

Norah Jones, Laufey – Better Than Snow (Live On The Today Show / 2023)

Let me introduce an exceptionally luxurious holiday number born from a collaboration between two Grammy-winning powerhouse singers.

It’s an original duet included on the EP “Christmas With You,” released by Norah Jones and Laufey in November 2023.

Rather than leaning on the romance of snowy scenes, the lyrics stand out for focusing on the warmth of time spent with someone you love.

The minimalist arrangement—just Norah’s piano and Laufey’s acoustic guitar—creates an intimate atmosphere, as if chatting by the fireplace.

Though a compact 2 minutes and 46 seconds, the softness when their voices blend is truly special.

By stripping away flashy ornamentation, the song conveys a palpable, human warmth.

It’s a piece that will gently accompany a peaceful evening with a partner or family—and will be there for a quiet Christmas spent alone, too.

Everything’s Not LostGregory Porter

Gregory Porter – Everything’s Not Lost

Gregory Porter is a baritone singer who represents the jazz and soul scene.

He began singing in the church where his mother served as a pastor, and deeply absorbed the gospel tradition.

With solid artistry that has captivated listeners worldwide—earning him the Grammy Award for Best Jazz Vocal Album in 2014 and 2017—he has become a leading figure.

The original song featured here appears on his first holiday album, “Christmas Wish,” released in November 2023.

Instead of a lavish big-band sound, the arrangement centers on an elegant piano ballad that lets his rich, resonant voice shine tenderly.

The lyrics carry a perspective that thinks of those less fortunate amid the festive mood, making it a moving Christmas song that’s more than just fun.

It’s a perfect track for those who want to spend a quiet evening by candlelight or set the tone for a sophisticated, grown-up Christmas.

Warm in DecemberSamara Joy

Samara Joy – Warm In December (Live For The Kelly Clarkson Show)

Samara Joy, who shot to prominence after winning both Best New Artist and Best Jazz Vocal Album at the 2023 Grammy Awards.

Hailing from the Bronx, New York, she grew up immersed in music with grandparents who led a gospel group, and later studied vocal performance in college as an Ella Fitzgerald Scholar—a testament to her formidable talent.

This track is a holiday single released in November 2022, offering a gentle interpretation of a standard that has been sung since the 1950s.

Backed by a small trio, her lustrous contralto carefully weaves an intimate winter atmosphere.

Rather than flashy festivity, it’s the warmth nestled in quiet moments that resonates.

This work is ideal as background music for a Christmas dinner or cherished time with someone special.

Cozy NovemberEmmaline

Cozy November – Emmaline

Let me introduce a warm original song that feels as if it turned the late-autumn air directly into music.

Emmaline is a U.S.-born vocalist and violinist who grew up with a jazz-pianist father and a singer mother.

Immersed in jazz from childhood, she’s known for a cross-genre style that blends soul and R&B elements with her smoky vocals.

She also drew attention for appearing in the 2023 film Sweetwater.

This piece was born from the realization that “there are hardly any songs themed around November,” and it was released in November 2023.

It was later included on the album The Christmas Album.

The track is a jazz vocal that evokes the cozy comfort of late autumn—scents of a city turning cold, warm drinks, and the glow of lights at home.

It’s perfect for those who want to ease into a winter mood from the start of November rather than waiting until right before Christmas.

Love To Keep Me WarmLaufey & dodie

Laufey & dodie – Love To Keep Me Warm

A holiday duet released in December 2021 by two artists with distinct charms: Icelandic singer-songwriter Laufey and British singer-songwriter Dodie.

Laufey elevates the vocabularies of jazz and classical music into contemporary pop, while Dodie, who began on YouTube, has won support with her intimate, personal songwriting.

Building on a classic standard and adding a bridge the two wrote themselves, they connect nostalgia to a modern sensibility.

The lyrics revolve around the happiness of warmth found precisely because of winter’s chill.

Recorded across the distance between Los Angeles and London, the track seems to embody the very world depicted in its lyrics.

It’s a perfect song for those who want to spend a quiet Christmas Eve with someone special, or who wish to color the holiday with gentle jazz tones.