Kamasi Washington and Leon Bridges treat us to some holiday jazz as we head into that time of the year! The song, “Trying to Get There,” serves as the first single from Apple TV’s holiday special Snoopy Presents: 12 Days of Snoopy, premiering globally on November 13.
The track opens up to a swinging saxophone solo from Washington backed by an illustrious big band followed by Bridges’ smooth vocals.
According to the official description, the special, as part of the Snoopy Presents franchise, sees “the Peanuts kids are on their best behavior — but Snoopy has landed on Santa’s naughty list. With just 12 days until Christmas, he sets out to prove he’s not such a bad beagle after all, discovering along the way that the season is about more than gifts.”
The original score, also set for the release on November 13, is produced by EMMY-nominated producer and composer Jeff Marrow featuring guest appearances from John Legend and Laufey with additional production from Raphael Saadiq and Spencer Stewart.
Take a listen to “Trying to Get There” below.