KENNETT SQUARE, PA — The familiar melodies of A Charlie Brown Christmas will bring a nostalgic twist to the holiday season when the Dave Mattock Group performs the music of Vince Guaraldi at The Kennett Flash on Friday, Dec. 11.
“Charlie Brown Holiday Jazz” begins at 7 p.m. at 102 Sycamore Alley, offering families and music lovers an evening of jazz inspired by the beloved Peanuts holiday tradition.
The all-ages concert will feature the Dave Mattock Group’s interpretations of Guaraldi’s compositions alongside other holiday classics, combining familiar seasonal melodies with the improvisational spirit of jazz.
Guaraldi’s distinctive piano arrangements became synonymous with Charlie Brown and the Peanuts characters through their use in animated television specials, particularly A Charlie Brown Christmas.
His music has remained a holiday favorite for generations, making the Kennett Square performance an opportunity for longtime fans to revisit cherished memories while introducing younger listeners to the sounds of jazz.
The Kennett Flash provides an intimate setting for the concert, allowing audiences to experience the musicians and their arrangements up close.
Doors open at 6 p.m., one hour before the performance. A bring-your-own-beverage option is available for a $5 fee.
- What: “Charlie Brown Holiday Jazz,” featuring the Dave Mattock Group performing Vince Guaraldi’s music and other holiday classics.
- When: Friday, Dec. 11, 2026. Doors open at 6 p.m.; show begins at 7 p.m.
- Where: The Kennett Flash, 102 Sycamore Alley, Kennett Square, PA 19348.
- Cost/Tickets: $25 general admission; $10 for children ages 12 and younger.
- BYOB: $5 fee.
- Ages: All ages welcome.
- More Info: https://kennettflash.org/event/charlie-brown-holiday-jazz-vince-guaraldi-interpreted-and-performed-by-dave-mattock/kennett-flash/kennett-square-pennsylvania/
For Chester County families seeking a different kind of holiday concert, the performance offers a chance to enjoy live jazz through music that has become part of the Christmas tradition.
With its blend of nostalgia, seasonal favorites and live musicianship, “Charlie Brown Holiday Jazz” invites audiences to experience a familiar holiday soundtrack in a new way.
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