Pink Martini Featuring China Forbes on Dec 17, 2024 | UCSB Arts & Lectures

“Multilingual and defiantly cosmopolitan… using lush string and horn arrangements that hark back to the days before rock’n’roll.” The Sunday Times (U.K.)

“Lauderdale pulls out numbers from around the world like trinkets from his jacket lining.” JazzTimes

Now celebrating its 30th anniversary, Pink Martini brings its signature blend of jazz, classical and pop music to a festive holiday show. With a dozen musicians and songs in more than a dozen languages, “this multi-denominational, multicultural jubilee overflows with enough holiday spirit to warm your entire family” (NPR). Performing classics like “White Christmas” alongside Chinese New Year tunes and a samba-inspired version of “Auld Lang Syne,” as well as fan favorites from the band’s 11 studio albums, this joyous, globetrotting concert is sure to make you merry.