A Jazz Tribute to Vince Guaraldi's A Charlie Brown Christmas

‎‎‎‎‎‎ The CB Quintet: A Jazz Tribute to Vince Guaraldi's A Charlie Brown Christmas A five-piece ensemble of acclaimed touring musicians bringing Vince Guaraldi’s timeless holiday soundtrack to life with jazz improvisation, cinematic arrangements and an unforgettable Christmas atmosphere. Featuring the full score (and more), the quintet puts its own spin on Guaraldi’s Christmas classics with extended improvisation and horn lines injected into the arrangements audiences know and love, featuring the Ocean Avenue Stompers brass band. Originally launched as a 2023 residency in Asbury Park NJ, the show features its original core lineup of internationally touring musicians; Mark Masefield (piano), Cameron Lockwood (drums), Cody McCorry (upright bass), Ian Gray (trombone), and Joe Gullace (trumpet), while welcoming rotating guests from the region’s top bands, including musicians like Neal Pawley and Jeff Kazee (Southside Johnny & the Asbury Jukes). Adding a unique visual layer to the performance is a custom animation collaboration that pays tribute to the original Charlie Brown film. The screen comes to life with playful, ever-changing animations of the musicians on stage. This evolves throughout the set as new performers are featured, creating an immersive and nostalgic experience that blends live music with classic holiday imagery. The show includes joyful interpretations of Guaraldi’s iconic music, elevated by rich horn arrangements, extended improvisation and a playful collaborative spirit that’s perfect for all ages. The Band Mark Masefield: piano Mark Masefield is a pianist, Hammond organist, producer, and singer songwriter hailing from Bradley Beach, NJ. He tours heavily throughout the year as a sideman, surrounded by keyboards, with artists like Dave Hause, Will Hoge, Fantastic Cat, and Mike Frazier. When he’s not on the road, he produces and records as a session player for various artists. Masefield released his first single, “Detours,” as a solo artist in summer 2026 with more releases and solo performances planned for 2027. Music and tour dates at www.markmasefieldmusic.com Cameron Lockwood: drums Cameron Lockwood is the founder of “A Charlie Brown Christmas” show and the drummer for pop artist Fletcher. Once immersed into live performances beginning at a young age, he developed a talent for improvisation with a keen sense for calculated pocket-style playing while remaining self-taught. Cameron has toured with numerous bands since the age of 18, traveling the globe as the drummer for Fletcher and sharing the stage with some of the biggest names in music like Taylor Swift, Jonas Brothers, Panic at the Disco, Halsey & Katy Perry. Cody McCorry: upright bass Cody McCorry is a composer, arranger, recording artist and internationally touring multi-instrumentalist based in Asbury Park, NJ. He tours and performs his works with his own shapeshifting experimental ensemble, We Used to Cut the Grass, who have released two full length albums to date. He also works as a bassist and co-composer in several active projects ranging from mathcore to traditional jazz, in addition to composing for film, television and video games. Notable projects Cody has been involved in include: Thank You Scientist and The Number 12 Looks Like You. Ian Gray: trombone Ian Gray is a trombonist, arranger, and bandleader who studied at the University of the Arts in Philadelphia and has performed with Cory Wong, Darlene Love, and Southside Johnny & the Asbury Jukes. He leads the Ocean Avenue Stompers, Asbury Park’s top-call house band, who’s horn section has shared the stage with Bruce Springsteen, The Front Bottoms, Brandon Flowers, and more, while his studio credits include recordings with Little Steven Van Zandt, Mitski, and Low Cut Connie. He is also a DJ, record collector, and lifelong music lover. www.oceanavenuestompers.com Joe Gullace: trumpet Joe Gullace is a trumpet player from central New Jersey. He studied music at the New School for Jazz and Contemporary Music with trumpet technicians Laurie Frink and Lew Soloff. Immediately after graduating in 2016, he joined the 7-headed-prog-rock-monster Thank You Scientist and began touring the country extensively. While Joe is home, he teaches trumpet and drums at his local music school. When he’s away from the horn, he can often be found baking pretzels or playing a round of disc golf.