“a tone and delivery akin to Kurt Elling, but with more of a James Moody flexibility.”
Big band, modern twist.
Suited to the modern era, the Christian Wiggs Big Band features original compositions and celebrated hits from an array of musical genres and artists. The band has received praise not only for its versatility, but for its interpretation of pop music through the lens of the jazz tradition.
Small group, classic sound.
Emulating the revered sound of Golden Age jazz and Broadway, Wiggs infuses an electrifying intensity into standards from the Great American Songbook — all the while maintaining a “classy and clear” demeanor. (Jazz Weekly)
An emerging polymath.
An emerging polymath in the music industry, Christian Wiggs is a vocalist, bandleader, lyricist, producer, director, artist manager, educator, record label executive, founder and CEO of Bandstand Presents and host of “Jazz Tonight” on PBS.
Born to a choreographer, Wiggs’ immersion into theatre and the jazz tradition has led to a remarkable career as an artist, leading and featured with ensembles on prolific stages such as Birdland, Blue Note, Dizzy’s Club and SXSW.
Producing chart topping records for the most sought-after names in jazz including Emmet Cohen (JazzWeek #1), Benny Benack (JazzWeek #2) and Steven Feifke (JazzWeek #8), Wiggs manages GRAMMY and Tony Award-winner Bryan Carter and Chad LB.
As an educator, Wiggs is the co-founder and Executive Director of Global Jazz Workshop alongside Artistic Director, Chad LB.