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Thu, Dec 04
|Sam First
Matt Wilson’s Christmas Tree-O with Jeff Lederer & Paul Sikivie
The year 2024 marked the 60th birthday of the beloved drummer, composer, and bandleader Matt Wilson. It also celebrates the 15th anniversary of one of Matt’s acclaimed ensembles, the Christmas Tree-O, featuring multi-reed legend Jeff Lederer and revered bassist Paul Sikivie.
Dec 04, 2025, 7:30 PM – 10:30 PM
Sam First, 6171 W Century Blvd #180, Los Angeles, CA 90045, USA
Matt Wilson (drums), Jeff Lederer (reeds), Paul Sikivie (bass)
“This was the most joyful holiday celebration I can remember attending. If there’s a band or album that’s more pure fun than Mr.Wilson’s, I am not even sure I want to know about it.”
Will Friedwald, NY SUN (review of 2024 show at Dizzy’s-Jazz at Lincoln Center)
“Wonder and innocence, gaudiness and cheer: can it be any surprise that the jazz drummer Matt Wilson thrives around the holidays?”
Nate Chinen, New York Times
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