Guitar icon Bill Frisell takes over the Appel Room for a star-studded weekend that looks to the future while renewing the past. On Friday, he continues his "In My Dreams" project with longtime collaborators Jenny Scheinman, Hank Roberts, Eyvind Kang, Tony Scherr, and Rudy Royston. On Saturday, he's joined by vocalist Petra Haden, drummer Tim Angulo, and trumpeter Ambrose Akinmusire.

Join the WeBop Family Jazz Band for a high-energy musical adventure that brings the joyful rhythms of Africa and the African Diaspora to life. We’re thrilled to welcome special guest Abdias Armenteros, saxophonist with the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra, who will join the WeBop Family Jazz Band.

Pay what you choose and hear vocalist Ekep Nkwelle join Overtures to Africa, a rhythm-forward night shaped by the sounds that inspired jazz icons like Charles Mingus, John Coltrane, Dizzy Gillespie, and Max Roach. Led by drummer and music director Domo Branch, the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra brings it all to life in the crowd-favorite Appel Room, where floor-to-ceiling windows frame sweeping Manhattan and Central Park views for a night that feels as alive as the music itself.

Part of the Lynne and Richard Pasculano Jazz Series, this is a pay-what-you-choose performance and not part of subscriptions.

Join us at our annual fundraiser, the premiere event of the season music directed by Jazz at Lincoln Center bassist and composer Carlos Henriquez, exploring grooves of the African Diaspora that have shaped the shared rhythms and cultural roots of American music. Featuring performances by the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra and special guests Wynton Marsalis, Rubén Blades, Aymeé Nuviola, Dancers from AILEY, and more.

The blues take center stage as the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra, under the musical direction of saxophonist Sherman Irby, celebrates the music of W.C. Handy, the “Father of the Blues.” Featuring vocalists Kenny Washington and Ekep Nkwelle with special guest James Zito on banjo and guitar, the evening explores the roots and enduring influence of the blues on American music.

Piano titan Oscar Peterson looms large as one of the 20th century’s great improvisers. Join us for a memorable night in honor of one of the piano’s greatest practitioners. This celebration features a star-studded ensemble including Dee Dee Bridgewater, Cyrus Chestnut, Benny Green, Christian McBride (Sat), and more.

Generous support for Oscar Peterson: A Centennial Celebration is provided by Keith Reinhard.

The JLCO and special guests commemorate the centennial of one of jazz’s most influential figures, Miles Davis. Featuring the orchestrations of one of Davis’ greatest collaborators, the endlessly inventive Gil Evans, these performances demonstrate why the innovative trumpeter’s big band work was every bit as important as his small group output.

Major support for Sketches of Miles is provided by Angela and Robert Kissane.

This show has been cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances. Questions? Please contact customerservice@jazz.org.

Trumpeter Etienne Charles, known for his innovative stagings of Caribbean lore, returns to the Appel Room to present Folklore LIVE Vol. 2. Charles unveils new musical stories rooted in various elements of the African diaspora—including, but not limited to, Lowcountry Gullah-Geechee rituals, Haitian Vodou, Afro-Mexican Son Jarocho, and Garifuna rhythms—blending big band textures with dancers, masquerade, and spoken word.

The JLCO with Wynton Marsalis lights up Rose Theater with a high-energy celebration of Brazilian jazz, powered by Latin Grammy–winning bandolin virtuoso Hamilton de Holanda, who performs throughout the night. The concert brings the iconic sound of Moacir Santos to the stage, honoring the pioneering composer whose work helped define Brazil’s modern musical identity, and pairs it with Holanda’s own electrifying new music. Together, the program bursts with rhythm, color, and the unmistakable pulse of Brazil.

Back by popular demand, Blues Jam returns to Rose Theater for an electrifying night of soul, featuring Grammy Award winners, beloved icons, and rising stars—all celebrating the enduring power of the blues with a fresh, modern edge.