About the Artist
Step into a holiday concert that prefers swing to tinsel. Holiday Swing returns to Concerts by the Pond with pianist Konrad Paszkudzki — known for his work at New York's iconic Carlyle Hotel — bringing his trio back for an evening that is equal parts elegance, energy, and pure seasonal fun.
Joined by vocalist April Varner, winner of the 2023 Ella Fitzgerald Jazz Vocal Competition, this program draws from the Great American Songbook, classic holiday favorites, and jazz standards that sparkle with wit, warmth, and style. This is music that knows how to loosen its tie — sophisticated but never stiff, festive without ever feeling overdone.
This is your holiday night out. A chance to step away from the hustle, settle in with friends, and enjoy music that swings, smiles, and fills the room with joy. In our space, the energy is close, the sound is alive, and the evening feels effortless, festive, and just a little bit magical.