Bob Thompson’s annual holiday jazz celebration is back!

For over thirty years, Joy to the World has been delighting audiences with old and new holiday favorites. Presented by West Virginia Public Broadcasting, this popular event returns to the West Virginia Culture Center Theater for two nights: Thursday, December 12 and Friday, December 13.

Joining Thompson on stage is his long-time band — Timothy Courts on drums, Ryan Kennedy on guitar, John Inghram on bass, and special guest vocalist Judith Owen and special guest James Moore on trumpet. Judith will also bring along New Orleans basked saxophonist Ricardo Pascal.