Creole Christmas Tickets

Creole Christmas is the brainchild of Trinidad-born jazz trumpeter and composer Etienne Charles. As a professor of jazz at the University of Miami, Charles is celebrated for weaving Caribbean rhythms into contemporary jazz, creating a sound that’s lively, intricate, and deeply rooted in cultural storytelling. The Creole Christmas project reimagines Caribbean and holiday music through a calypso-jazz fusion, first released in 2015, offering listeners a fresh yet nostalgic holiday listening experience.

Charles’s career spans critical acclaim and influential collaborations. His 2013 release Creole Soul sparked a JazzWeek No. 1 run and helped establish him as a leading voice in Afro-Caribbean-infused jazz. More recently, the 2024 Creole Orchestra project—an expansive 22-piece big band—drew wide attention and continued his tradition of cross-cultural jazz storytelling. In 2025, Gullah Roots adds another layer to his discography, reflecting ongoing cross-cultural projects on the Culture Shock imprint, with a release noted for June 2025.

Whether exploring intimate trio settings or large ensemble textures, Creole Christmas and Charles’s broader body of work invite audiences to experience Caribbean heritage through sophisticated, accessible jazz that travels well from studio to stage.

Upcoming in 2025, Etienne Charles and Creole Christmas perform at top venues and festival stages, including Dizzy’s Club Coca-Cola in New York City, Lincoln Center’s Summer for the City, Spoleto USA in Charleston, and the Newport Jazz Festival. Plan your visit to see this distinctive Afro-Caribbean jazz voice live in concert. For bookings and insider access, we’ve got you covered—secure your seats with a trusted connection in the industry.

Connect with Etienne Charles and Creole Christmas through official channels for updates, tours, and new releases. Explore Bandcamp and the official site for social links and the latest press material.