About
Annie Booth is an award-winning composer, arranger, pianist, and educator known for her clear and captivating musical voice. Her work has been recognized by numerous international organizations and she has been commissioned by leading performers and institutions across the country to compose new works. She is the co-founder and owner of Brava Jazz Publishing, the co-director of the Telluride Jazz Festival Student All-Star Ensemble, and the founder and director of the SheBop Young Women in Jazz Workshop. In Fall 2025, Annie joined the faculty at the University of Colorado Boulder Thompson Jazz Studies Program as Assistant Professor of Jazz Studies.
Her upcoming album Now We’re Talkin’ Christmas releases November 21, 2025.
Annie Booth’s joyful new holiday album, Now We’re Talkin’ Christmas releases on all platforms on November 21, 2025
UPCOMING RELEASE
A festive mix of beloved classics and fresh holiday originals, Now We’re Talkin’ Christmas celebrates the magic of the season with Booth’s signature warmth and swing. Booth pays homage to fellow pianist-composer Vince Guaraldi with spirited renditions of many of his iconic A Charlie Brown Christmas tunes and she introduces us to two brand-new originals — “You Made My Christmas True Again” and the title track “Now We’re Talkin’ Christmas” — destined to become instant holiday favorites.
Joining Booth and her longtime trio of Patrick McDevitt (bass) and Alejandro Castaño (drums) are a stellar lineup of guest jazz vocalists Marion Powers, Jenna McLean, and Bailey Hinkley Grogan, along with a horn section of Wil Swindler (alto saxophone) and Gabriel Mervine (trumpet), who add swinging sparkle to the title track.
