“An awesome show!”

The Holiday Jam returns in 2025 to bring in the season with one performance only on Saturday, December 20, 7:30pm at the Carnegie Music Hall in Oakland. Now in its tenth year, the Jam gathers some of Pittsburgh’s most celebrated performers in a live concert that features Jam’s signature blend of jazz, rock, and innovative renditions of holiday classics.

“The best Christmas Concert ever!”

“What a show of talent on that stage!”

The Holiday Jam has become an annual musical celebration that audiences love. The house band includes old friends who played together for years as part of the WQED program Live from Studio A. The Pittsburgh-based lineup of the Holiday Jam is packed with talent, playing unique arrangements that blend jazz, rock, and innovative renditions of holiday classics. The musical lineup for the evening will be:

Scott Anderson – keyboards, vocals

Lisa Bleil – vocals

Maria Becoates-Bey – vocals

Dave Brown – guitar

Brian Stahurski – bass

Joe Waslousky – drums

Eric DeFade – saxophone

         Benny Benack, Jr. – clarinet, saxophone

Matt Ferraro – saxophone

Lou Pisani – trumpet

         Bob Matchett – trombone

Additionally, the 2025 Holiday Jam will feature the return of three beloved Pittsburgh performers. James Vincent Wylie joins the show as a special guest artist, and we introduce a rising star, Audrey Logan. Plus Jam favorite Pete Hewlett will be back with a special appearance!