Gulf Coast Jazz Collective Presents “A Charlie Brown Christmas & Holiday Classics III” Dec. 17

October 23, 2026

A new Southwest Florida holiday tradition, the Gulf Coast Jazz Collective returns to the Music & Arts Community Center (MACC) for A Charlie Brown Christmas & Holiday Classics III on Thursday, Dec. 17, 2026.

Celebrate the magic of the holidays with Vince Guaraldi’s timeless jazz score, swinging Christmas classics and an intimate evening of live jazz at the MACC

Few holiday soundtracks are as instantly recognizable and cherished as Vince Guaraldi’s iconic score for the animated film, A Charlie Brown Christmas. The Gulf Coast Jazz Collective gives these beloved and iconic compositions new life, honoring the spirit of the soundtrack with fresh interpretations and improvisations.

The evening also feature holiday classics reimagined through the warm, swinging lens of jazz, as well as original compositions by members of the Collective. With familiar melodies, inventive arrangements and the spontaneity that makes jazz so captivating, the concert offers a festive musical experience for audiences of all ages.

Led by drummer and artistic director Paul Gavin, the Gulf Coast Jazz Collective brings together some of Florida’s finest jazz musicians, namely pianist Zach Bartholomew and bassist Brandon Robertson, with special guest artists joining the Collective throughout the season. On Dec. 17, the Collective is joined by exquisite jazz vocalist Nicole Bartholomew.

To purchase tickets for A Charlie Brown Christmas & Holiday Classics III with the Gulf Coast Jazz Collective, call (239) 277-1700 or visit MACCtickets.org. The Music & Arts Community Center is located off Daniels Parkway at 13411 Shire Lane, on the campus of the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Fort Myers.