There’s a particular kind of music that belongs to winter and the festive season. The kind that warms a room quietly - the soundtrack to low lights, slow evenings, and moments that don’t need documenting. This week’s MOLTN playlist leans into that feeling, wrapping classic Christmas jazz in something softer, moodier, and more lived-in.

Think brushed drums, honeyed vocals, and arrangements that feel more candlelit than concert hall. Think Ella Fitzgerald’s effortless swing, Billie Holiday’s unmistakable warmth alongside Frank Sinatra, Tony Bennett, Michael Buble and modern jazz interpretations that feel timeless without tipping into nostalgia. These are songs made for making hot coacoa, lingering at the table, or letting the city slow down outside your window.

What we love about Christmas jazz is that the melodies are familiar so consider this playlist your winter companion: perfect for evenings in, long drives after dark, or the in-between moments when the year starts to soften at the edges. Press play, turn the lights down, and let the season arrive gently.

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