Christmas Serenade

The “Christmas Serenade” by Fola Dada, Joo Kraus, and Martin Meixner kicks off a pre-Christmas evening that goes beyond the usual holiday routine and reimagines familiar sounds in surprisingly nuanced jazz interpretations. Vocals, trumpet, and piano unfold an interplay that oscillates between contemplative moments and subtly groovy passages, while well-known American Christmas standards and lesser-known pieces from jazz, gospel, and pop are presented in carefully crafted arrangements. The melodic lines shift, intertwine, and form a warm soundscape that opens up space for attention and resonance. The three musicians—all experienced and award-winning stage performers—do not prioritize virtuosic brilliance, but rather their shared musical presence, which gives rise to an evening full of musical dialogue.