[2026] Jazz numbers perfect for Christmas. From classic standards to original pieces.
If you want to spend Christmas with a touch of style and long for a happy, romantic holiday, jazz versions of Christmas songs are just what you need.
Many artists have taken on jazz arrangements of well-known Christmas tunes, and quite a few have released them as full Christmas albums.
In this article, we’ll introduce a generous selection of classic jazz numbers perfect for Christmas listening—even for complete jazz beginners.
From timeless standards to hidden gems, and even artists’ original Christmas songs, enjoy a lineup that includes fresh, new tracks as well.
Playlist
| [2026] Jazz numbers perfect for Christmas. From classic standards to original pieces. | |||
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| show_chart | Title | Playlist | Review |
| 1east | Better Than SnowLaufey & Norah Jones |  play_arrow | A Christmas duet song by a Grammy-winning singer |
| 2east | Everything’s Not LostGregory Porter |  play_arrow | Gregory Porter’s heartwarming Christmas song |
| 3east | Warm in DecemberSamara Joy |  play_arrow | The allure of Samara Joy, the Grammy Best New Artist-winning jazz singer |
| 4east | Cozy NovemberEmmaline |  play_arrow | A warm piece that turns the late-autumn air into music |
| 5east | Love To Keep Me WarmLaufey & dodie |  play_arrow | A winter happiness duet by two people with different charms |
| 6east | Bah HumbugPentatonix |  play_arrow | Introduction to Pentatonix's Christmas Songs |
| 7east | mother i’ll be latearon! |  play_arrow | A heartwarming fusion of jazz and pop music |
| 8east | Linus And LucyVince Guaraldi Trio |  play_arrow | A jazz pianist who created a Christmas song |
| 9east | The Christmas SongNat King Cole |  play_arrow | Nat King Cole’s signature Christmas song |
| 10east | Christmas CheerAbbey Lincoln & Roy Hargrove |  play_arrow | A collaboration between civil rights movement singers Lincoln and Hargrove |
| 11east | ZimaAl Di Meola |  play_arrow | Al Di Meola’s Winter Melodies |
| 12east | I’ll Be Home for ChristmasBing Crosby |  play_arrow | A wartime classic that sings of longing for one’s hometown |
| 13east | The Ivy VariationsFourplay |  play_arrow | A Fourplay classic that keeps you company on a winter night. |
| 14east | Hang Your LightsJamie Cullum |  play_arrow | A musician who performs jazz in a wide variety of styles |
| 15east | WishesKenny G |  play_arrow | Introduction of Kenny G's original Christmas song |
| 16east | It Won’t Feel Like Christmas (feat. Christine Ebersole)Spyro Gyra |  play_arrow | The jazz band’s first Christmas album |
| 17east | SkatingVince Guaraldi Trio |  play_arrow | Depicting winter scenes with Christmas jazz |
| 18east | Christmas Is ComingVince Guaraldi Trio |  play_arrow | Heartwarming Christmas jazz classics |
| 19east | Have Yourself A Merry Little ChristmasSamara Joy |  play_arrow | The Charm of “Have-You Self A Merry Christmas” |
| 20east | Silver BellsTony Bennett |  play_arrow | Christmas, Tony Bennett’s classic song |
| 21east | This Christmas I’m Coming HomeLeon Bridges, Norah Jones |  play_arrow | A Texas-born singer collaborates on a warm holiday song. |
| 22east | Snow fallAhmad Jamal |  play_arrow | Jazz piano masterpieces that quietly color Christmas |
| 23east | White ChristmasCharlie Parker |  play_arrow | Christmas performance by jazz master Charlie Parker |
| 24east | Jingle BellsFrank Sinatra |  play_arrow | The surprising Thanksgiving origins of Christmas songs |
| 25east | Santa Claus Is Coming To TownMichael Bublé |  play_arrow | Jazz arrangements of Christmas songs are fun. |
| 26east | I’ve Got My Love To Keep Me WarmBillie Holiday |  play_arrow | Billie Holiday’s heartwarming winter classic |
| 27east | Santa Claus Is Coming to TownBill Evans |  play_arrow | Bill Evans's jazz arrangement is captivating. |
| 28east | Count Your BlessingsBarry Manilow |  play_arrow | The musical appeal of Barry Manilow |
| 29east | Rudolph the Red-Nosed ReindeerElla Fitzgerald |  play_arrow | The Reindeer Song, the classic sung by Ella |
| 30east | Christmas Evecovers jazz project |  play_arrow | Jazz arrangement performance on Christmas Eve |
| 31east | The Christmas SongBeegie Adair |  play_arrow | The Christmas jazz piano feels pleasant. |
| 32east | The Christmas WaltzFrank Sinatra |  play_arrow | Christmas magic, Sinatra’s classic |
| 33east | Have Yourself A Merry Little ChristmasFrank Sinatra |  play_arrow | The classic Christmas song “Merry Christmas” |
| 34east | We Three KingsRamsey Lewis Trio |  play_arrow | Christmas carol, song of the three kings |
| 35east | Last ChristmasVintage Andrews Sisters |  play_arrow | A jazz-style cover that highlights female chorus vocals |
| 36east | God Rest Ye Merry, GentlemenOscar Peterson |  play_arrow | A jazz arrangement of an old Christmas carol |
| 37east | The First NoelChet Baker |  play_arrow | A Christmas Carol and a jazz trumpet player |
| 38east | Christmas in New OrleansLouis Armstrong |  play_arrow | The jazz mecca of New Orleans and master musicians |
| 39east | Let it snowFrank Sinatra |  play_arrow | The Christmas classic “Last Christmas” |
| 40east | Here Comes Santa ClausRamsey Lewis Trio |  play_arrow | Born from Santa’s song and a horse parade |
| 41east | Christmas EveBilly Eckstine |  play_arrow | Billy Eckstine, a singer who epitomized 1950s jazz |
| 42east | Santa BabyEartha Kitt |  play_arrow | A song about begging Santa for luxury goods |
| 43east | Good Morning BluesElla Fitzgerald |  play_arrow | Christmas song of the Queen of Jazz |
| 44east | Merry Christmas BabyEtta James |  play_arrow | Etta James’s classic Christmas song |
| 45east | White ChristmasOscar Peterson |  play_arrow | Make the Christmas song cool in a jazz style. |
| 46east | I’ll Be Home For ChristmasStephen Scott |  play_arrow | A Soldier’s Song of Thinking of Home at Christmas |
| 47east | Santa Claus Is Coming to TownTill Bronner |  play_arrow | Moved by the arrangement of Tor Brenner's masterpiece |
| 48east | Count Your Blessings Instead of SheepDiana Krall |  play_arrow | A masterpiece that counted happiness and overcame insomnia |
| 49east | White ChristmasElla Fitzgerald |  play_arrow | The classic Christmas song “White Christmas.” |
| 50east | Show Me The MagicJamie Cullum |  play_arrow | The Appeal of Jazz Singer Jamie Cullum |
| 51east | This Holiday SeasonMolly Johnson |  play_arrow | A warm and wistful Christmas jazz piece |
| 52east | Warm DecemberJulie London |  play_arrow | Christmas songs by Julie London |
| 53east | Those Soulful Jingle BellsMark Whitfield |  play_arrow | Whitfield's Jazz Version of Jingle Bells |
| 54east | The Sound of ChristmasRamsey Lewis Trio |  play_arrow | Jazz versions of Christmas songs, with a nostalgic flavor |
| 55east | Christmas WaltzDavid Benoit Trio |  play_arrow | A beautiful waltz piece perfect for Christmas |
| 56east | Christmas Calling (Jolly Jones)Norah Jones |  play_arrow | Christmas songs by Norah Jones are popular. |
| 57east | The Christmas SongDexter Gordon Quartet |  play_arrow | Gordon’s emotive Christmas song |
| 58east | Have Yourself A Merry Little ChristmasElla Fitzgerald |  play_arrow | The famous song from Meet Me in St. Louis, covered by many artists. |
| 59east | Rockin’ Around The Christmas TreeBrenda Lee |  play_arrow | Christmas classics, loved across generations |
| 60east | It’s The Most Wonderful Time Of The YearAndy Williams |  play_arrow | A classic Christmas song with a heartwarming atmosphere |
| 61east | Sleigh RideAndy Williams |  play_arrow | Christmas songs that are actually winter songs |
| 62east | Little Jack Frost, Get LostBing Crosby & Peggy Lee |  play_arrow | A fun duet to chase away the cold |
| 63east | Jing a Ling, Jing a LingClare Teal |  play_arrow | A pop, jazz-flavored Christmas song with rich, dynamic development. |
| 64east | White ChristmasDiana Krall |  play_arrow | World-renowned as a Christmas song |
| 65east | The Christmas SongElla Fitzgerald |  play_arrow | Famous jazz Christmas songs with warm lyrics |
| 66east | Baby, It’s cold outsideElla Fitzgerald & Louis Jordan |  play_arrow | Explanation of the classic Christmas duet “Baby” |
| 67east | Christmas BluesHolly Cole |  play_arrow | A classic song that sings of a sad Christmas romance |
| 68east | It’s ChristmasJamie Cullum |  play_arrow | A masterpiece that portrays the warmth of Christmas and the bonds of family |
| 69east | O Come All Ye FaithfulJoey Alexander |  play_arrow | The delicate charm of Christmas jazz |
| 70east | Christmas in New YorkJosé James |  play_arrow | Jose James's Christmas Jazz |
| 71east | Cool YuleKurt Elling |  play_arrow | The Appeal of the Christmas Song “Cool Yule” |
| 72east | Zat You, Santa ClausLouis Armstrong |  play_arrow | Introduction to Louis Armstrong's Classic Songs |
| 73east | Holly Jolly ChristmasMichael Bublé |  play_arrow | Create a cheerful vibe with Christmas songs |
| 74east | Frosty The Snow ManPatti Page |  play_arrow | A song where a snowman dances and has fun with children |
| 75east | Frosty The SnowmanRoy Hargrove |  play_arrow | A jazz arrangement perfect for Christmas |
| 76east | A Marshmallow WorldSeth Macfarlane |  play_arrow | The charm of the classic Christmas song “Marshmallow World” |
| 77east | Winter WonderlandTony Bennett |  play_arrow | A Christmas classic: a famous song by Tony Bennett |
| 78east | The Christmas FeelingPeter Ashland |  play_arrow | Peter Asplund’s Christmas classic |
| 79east | God Rest Ye Merry, GentlemenAndra Day |  play_arrow | Traditional carols sung by the artist |
| 80east | HallelujahChris Botti |  play_arrow | A Hebrew prayer praising the Lord |
| 81east | Let it Snow!Dean Martin |  play_arrow | Popular Dean Martin songs during the Christmas season |
| 82east | Christmas Time Is HereDianne Reeves |  play_arrow | The Charm of Christmas Songs and Snoopy |
| 83east | Jingle bellsDuke Ellington |  play_arrow | Duke Ellington is the king of jazz. |
| 84east | Mistletoe And HollyFrank Sinatra |  play_arrow | A classic Christmas song, a Sinatra masterpiece |
| 85east | What Are You Doing New Year’s Eve?Harry Connick Jr. |  play_arrow | A jazz vocalist singing Christmas songs |
| 86east | What Child Is This? (Greensleeves)John Coltrane |  play_arrow | An old melody of a Christmas carol |
| 87east | A Christmas DreamKitty LaRoar |  play_arrow | Christmas songs, elegant music |
| 88east | Zat You, Santa Claus?Louis Armstrong |  play_arrow | The famous song by the trumpet player Satchmo |
| 89east | Blue Xmas (To Whom It May Concern)Miles Davis |  play_arrow | Miles Davis, the jazz master’s eccentric Christmas song |
| 90east | WintertimeNorah Jones |  play_arrow | Nora Jones’s jazz Christmas songs |
| 91east | White ChristmasBing Crosby |  play_arrow | Bing Crosby, the king of Christmas songs |
| 92east | Winter WonderlandBing Crosby |  play_arrow | Classic Christmas tunes and good old jazz numbers |
| 93east | Me and Charlie Brown (Piano Solo)Cyrus Chestnut |  play_arrow | Snoopy Christmas Music Album |
| 94east | “Homecoming” Jingle BellsDave Brubeck |  play_arrow | Jazz arrangement of Christmas songs |
| 95east | Frosty the SnowmanElla Fitzgerald |  play_arrow | The Christmas song 'Snowman Song' is famous. |
| 96east | Little Drummer BoyKurt Elling |  play_arrow | A heartwarming Christmas song delivered in jazz |
| 97east | Christmas in New OrleansLouis Armstrong |  play_arrow | Satchmo’s classic Christmas song |
| 98east | Away in a MangerKenny Burrell |  play_arrow | Famous old Christmas carols from the UK |