Happy Holidays to my Friends and Family!

Just a few years ago (wink) when my younger sister Kristy and I became too old to believe in Santa Claus, we refused to let the spirit die. We signed our gifts "From Sonya Claus" and "From Kris Kringle."

You may say that "Christmas is for Children!" (Hanukkah is for Half-pints! Kwanzaa is for Kids! Bodhi Day is for Babies! Or whatever your version may be). But I dare you to search inside and rediscover the innocent awe that could bring back the twinkle in your eye this holiday season.

Several of you have been requesting a holiday music CD from me this year. What a fabulous idea! I'll put it on my list of New Year's Resolutions (to be accomplished within the next ten years or so).

Meanwhile, here is a little present for you. Many years ago I recorded a holiday tune to be included on a compilation album by various artists from Arizona. All proceeds benefited the Central Arizona Shelter Services for the homeless. My website now includes an mp3 of my version of "Let It Snow, Let It Snow, Let It Snow," performed in sunny Reggae style (for those of us living in warmer climates).

Click this link and sing along!

http://sonyajason.com/listenletitsnow.htm

After you've joyously shopped online, sent your annual e-cards and ordered your baked goods to be delivered (my, hasn't life changed?), come join me for an eggnog at one of my holiday performances. And don't forget to make your New Year's Eve reservations right away!

Saturday, December 17

Sonya Jason's "Style"

with pianist Ben Flint

and bassist Bill Langlois
Pear Street Bistro
(510) 741-8875
2395 San Pablo Avenue
Pinole, CA
7:30 - 10:30 pm, no cover

Tuesday, December 20

saxophonist Sonya Jason's "Groove"

with drummer Billy Johnson

and keyboardist Nate Ginsberg
Half Moon Bay Brewing Company
(650) 728-2739
390 Capistrano Road
Princeton By The Sea, CA
6 - 9 pm, no cover

Saturday, December 31

NEW YEAR'S EVE CELEBRATION!
saxophonist Sonya Jason's "Finesse"

with pianist Ben Flint

drummer Deszon Claiborne

and bassist Dan Feiszli

Playing Ultra-Lounge cool jazz in the Martini Bar!

Grand Hyatt, Union Square
345 Stockton Street
San Francisco, CA
9 pm - 1 am
details at www.jlachic.com
tickets & info. (866) 907-3777

And here's a sneak peek at January 2006:

Thursday, January 5

saxophonist Sonya Jason's "Style"

with vibraphonist Jon Eriksen

and bassist Rich Girard

Half Moon Bay Brewing Company
(650) 728-2739
390 Capistrano Road
Princeton By The Sea, CA
7 - 10 pm, no cover

Tuesday, January 10

Come Celebrate SONYA'S BIRTHDAY!
Sonya Jason's "Groove"

with keyboardist Dr. Dee Spencer

and drummer Tommy Bradford
The Bubble Lounge
(415) 434-4204
714 Montgomery Street
San Francisco, CA
8:00 pm - midnight, no cover

Discover more about the various BANDS that I lead (descriptions, mp3 demos, and songlists) by clicking this link:

http://sonyajason.com/performerbands.htm

View my complete PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE anytime by clicking this link:

http://sonyajason.com/performergigs.htm

Feel free to forward this email to your friends who love jazz.

I THANK YOU for your appreciation of good music and the artists who make it!

Sonya Jason

Sonya@SonyaJason.com
(650) 563-9155
PO Box 370633
Montara, CA 94037

PS: Does all of this holiday cheer make you turn green as Mr Grinch? I'll not bother you again (and will remove you from this list) if you fill in the blanks below, cut and paste your response in an email and type in the subject Line, "Stink. Stank. Stunk."

You're a mean one, Mr. Grinch.
You really are a heel.
You're as cuddly as a cactus,
You're as charming as an _____.
Mr. Grinch.

You're a bad banana
With a greasy black _____.

You're a monster, Mr. Grinch.
Your heart's an empty hole.
Your brain is full of spiders,
You've got garlic in your _____.
Mr. Grinch.

Or just be old-fashioned and type "Remove the Scrooge."