Isaiah J. Thompson (Penn Live Arts)

Award-winning jazz pianist and composer Isaiah J. Thompson makes his Philadelphia headline debut with a nostalgic holiday gift just for you. Paying tribute to the eclectic music of Vince Guaraldi, best known for composing the score for A Charlie Brown Christmas, Thompson’s crisp piano and contemporary creative fire offer a fresh take on these beloved songs. A graduate and now faculty member at Julliard, this rising jazz star promises a heartwarming celebration of an iconic childhood soundtrack.