Critical Mass Big Band and Danny Quintero: Home for the Holidays

Name: Critical Mass Big Band and Danny Quintero: Home for the Holidays
Start: 2025-12-16T19:30:00-08:00
Location: 5000 Rainier Ave S, Seattle, WA, United States, Washington 98118

Schedule

Tue, 16 Dec, 2025 at 07:30 pm

UTC-08:00

Location

5000 Rainier Ave S, Seattle, WA, United States, Washington 98118 | Seattle, WA

HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS: Looking for the perfect way to celebrate the holidays? Imagine a night filled with good cheer, great food, and the company of your best music-loving friends. Crooner Danny Quintero and Critical Mass Big Band return to The Royal Room for an evening of joyful, heartwarming holiday music that the whole family will enjoy. This festive pick-me-up concert features favorites such as "Home for the Holidays," "Let It Snow," "A Charlie Brown Christmas," "I'll Be Home for Christmas," "White Christmas," and many more.
Danny Quintero's incredible voice has captivated audiences worldwide, from Seattle to Italy. He has performed with many high-profile musicians, including the Seattle Repertory Jazz Orchestra (SRJO), at jazz clubs, countless weddings, festivals, and private events. Seattle jazz legend Clarence Acox praises Danny, stating, "Many 'so-called' singers attempt the music of Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, etc. Most of these attempts have varying degrees of success, and as a musician, it can sometimes be a chore to share their stage. This is NOT the case with Danny Quintero. His sense of phrasing, attention to detail, and pitch are impeccable. He studies the music of the greats who came before him and understands the lineage, beauty, and importance of the Great American Songbook. The young man can flat-out sing."
Critical Mass Big Band has been a cornerstone of Seattle's contemporary jazz scene for nearly 25 years, consistently delivering electrifying performances that leave audiences spellbound. Under the musical direction of Ian Basques-Jellison, this premier jazz ensemble features five saxophones (Paul Gillespie, Barbara Hubers-Drake, Al Lowe, Ian Basques-Jellison, Sara Voskuhl), four trombones (Jim Elder, Dave Buck, Doug Lora, Vinnie Christ), five trumpets (Marty Molloy, Jeff Leinbaugh, Mark Baker, Greg Klein, Victor Ross), piano (Seth Ahnert), guitar (Neal Adams), bass (Phil Demaree), and drums (Rob Parks). Their energetic big band jazz is sure to impress.
www.criticalmassbigband.com
https://www.facebook.com/SeattleCriticalMass/
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www.dannyquintero.com
Doors 6:30pm, show 7:30pm. Tickets $20 advance, $25 doors.