Nothing decks the halls like the fiery sounds of a 17-piece big band.

NCJRO heats up the holidays with the Duke Ellington/Billy Strayhorn adaptation of the Nutcracker Suite, and music from the big bands of Stan Kenton, Gordon Goodwin, Glenn Miller and others.

Get a jump on the season with a mighty blast of seasonal spirit and cheer — it's guaranteed to bring a smile to everyone in the house.