A long-running holiday jazz concert scheduled for Christmas Eve at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts was officially canceled this year following a decision by its longtime host to step away from the event. The concert, part of an annual Jazz Jam series that has taken place for more than two decades, was expected to continue a tradition that has drawn audiences to the venue each holiday season. However, the organizer cited personal concerns related to recent changes at the performing arts center as the reason for the cancellation. The Kennedy Center’s website now lists the Christmas Eve performance as canceled, and no replacement event has been announced.

The concert had been led since 2006 by jazz drummer and vibraphonist Chuck Redd, who assumed the role after the late bassist William Keter Betts. In a statement provided to the Associated Press, Redd said he made the decision after learning of a recent rebranding of the venue, which now includes the name of Donald Trump alongside its original dedication. Redd, who has performed at the Kennedy Center for much of his career, expressed disappointment over the change and said he felt compelled to withdraw from hosting the event this year. The musician emphasized that the choice was a personal one tied to his long-standing relationship with the venue.