Singer Chris Mann and Brenna Whitaker's "The Hollywood Holiday Spectacular" Christmas Concert at the Catalina Jazz Club

Singer Chris Mann with band members and Mrs. Santa's Jingle Bell Dancers

Hollywood, California, USA. 2nd December, 2025. Singer Chris Mann and jazz singer Brenna Whitaker joined together to bring their new show "The Hollywood Holiday Spectacular" to the Catalina Jazz Club in Hollywood, California. The show delivered musical holiday magic with surprise celebrity performers, a big band, Santa Claus, Mrs. Santa’s Jingle Bell Dancers, and a festive mix of classic Christmas songs, holiday standards, and brand-new tracks from Mann’s upcoming Christmas album, "Santa, We’re Ready!.” Some of the surprise performers included Barbara Dixon "Broadway Barbara" and singer Alisan Porter.

Jazz vocalist Brenna Whitaker performs with Chris Mann

Jazz vocalist Brenna Whitaker performs with Chris Mann

Singer Chris Mann

Santa Claus (Singing Santa Bill) and singer Chris Mann

Members of the Los Angeles Beverly Arts (LABA) team attended the show including TV host Joey Zhou, founder of LABA, Harrison Engle, LABA board member, and Professor Lingyun Xiang, LABA Advisor. Chris Mann performed at the 2023 LABA Icon Awards and is also one of the advisors to LABA and the team.

Musical director was Todd Schroeder and show was presented by Chris Isaacson and the Catalina Club.

Professor Lingyun Xiang, Harrison Engle, LABA board member, jazz vocalist Brenna Whitaker, and TV host Joey Zhou, founder of LABA

TV host Joey Zhou, founder of LABA, music artist Bei Bei, and Professor Lingyun Xiang

The crowd gave a standing ovation at the end of the show

About Chris Mann

Chris Mann 's acclaimed vocal talent stands in a class of its own, cementing his reputation as "the favorite new male vocalist on the planet" (The Today Show) and "the voice of the pandemic" (LA Times).

 His electrifying live performances seamlessly blend musical virtuosity with irresistible comedic charm.

 Mann's stellar recording career includes the major-label chart-topping album 'Roads' (Universal/Republic Records) and 'Constellation,' both reaching #1 on Billboard's Heatseekers Chart and breaking into the Billboard Top 200. His much-anticipated fourth studio album (dropping 2026) features his signature "Big Band Soul" sound with collaborations
from an all-star lineup, including Grammy-winner India.Arie, Emmy-winner Wayne Brady, legendary saxophonist Kenny G, Grammy-winning spoken word poet J. Ivy, Grammy-nominated trumpeter Theo Croker, and iconic percussionist Pedro Martinez. The album brilliantly reinvents classic standards while introducing contemporary originals that Mann
describes as "Robin Thicke meets Tony Bennett."



Since 2020, Mann's hysterical musical parody videos have taken the internet by storm, amassing over 700 million views. These self-produced gems showcase his razor-sharp wit, expressive comedic timing, and world-class vocals, earning features on CNN, NPR, Today Show, BBC News, Vice, Funny or Die, LA Times, and The New Yorker. His
parodies were celebrated as "Best of the Year" on NBC's New Year's Eve Special for three consecutive years, where Mann has both performed and provided on-air commentary.

 Mann captivated a global audience following Super Bowl XLVI with his unforgettable performance on NBC's "The Voice," watched by a record-breaking 37.6 million viewers. His chart-topping duet with Christina Aguilera established him as one of the show's most distinctive vocal talents ever.

 His star continued to rise with his own PBS concert specials—"Chris Mann In Concert: A Mann For All Seasons" and "Home For Christmas"—followed by sold-out tours across America, Mexico, and Asia. 

Mann's prestigious performances include appearances with the National Symphony for President Barack Obama, at Lincoln Center, with the New York Pops at Carnegie Hall, at The Kennedy Center for President Joe Biden, and on premier television shows including Ellen, The Today Show, The Late Late Show with James Corden, and Conan. Instagram: www.instagram.com/officialchrismann/

About Brenna Whitaker

As a kid growing up in Kansas City, Brenna Whitaker fell in love with the music of jazz and blues singers from a long-ago era. "Ruth Brown, Peggy Lee, Cab Calloway, Etta James - those are my people," says the L.A.-based vocalist. "I don't even know how I ended up knowing so many of their songs and standards from back then. It's almost like they found their way to me, like I'm from another time." 

After landing her first professional theater gig at age 11, moving to New York City on her own to study with Broadway veterans at age 17, and spending her early 20s leading jazz bands back home in Missouri, Whitaker headed to L.A. and started setting up a series of residencies that eventually attracted fans like Stevie Wonder, Quincy Jones, and Michael Bublé and caught the attention of Verve Music Group chairman and 16-time Grammy Award-winner David Foster. The first new artist Foster has agreed to develop and produce since discovering Bublé, Whitaker is now set to release a debut album for Verve that finds her reviving a vast American jukebox of classic songs and revealing the full force of her stunning, soulful voice. Website: www.brennawhitaker.com

About the Catalina Jazz Club

“The Catalina Jazz Club is one of the premier venues for live jazz in the Los Angeles area. Established in 1986, it has become a cornerstone of the West Coast jazz scene, welcoming both legendary performers and emerging talent. Designed in the style of a classic jazz lounge—with candlelit tables, velvet curtains, comfortable seating, and an intimate stage setting—the club offers a warm, elegant atmosphere ideal for both casual jazz fans and devoted enthusiasts. Known for its superb acoustics and classic supper-club charm, Catalina delivers a true ‘New York jazz club meets Hollywood glamour’ experience.” Website: www.catalinajazzclub.com

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