Anne Phillips and Bob Kindred and Kindred Spirits present the 25th Anniversary performance of "Bending Towards the Light - A Jazz Nativity" on December 23, 2010 at 7:30 PM at B.B. King’s, 237 W. 42nd St, New York, www.bbkingblues.com. The Christmas story is told in full costume with great jazz players and singers playing the roles of the Shepherds, Kings, Angels and Mary and Joseph. This year's Kings, who present the gift of their talent, will be trombonist Steve Turre, trumpeter Warren Vache and tap-dancer Max Pollak. The all star band will alsp include famed trombonist Slide Hampton, saxophonist Frank Wess, jazz violinist Russell George and Latin Jazz pianist Arturo O'Farrill. The original soundtrack recording features as host the late CBS News journalist Charles Kuralt, with Lionel Hampton, Dave Brubeck and others. It is available through www.jazznativity.com or www.cdbaby.com.