The JLCO with Wynton Marsalis welcomes audiences back to The House of Swing for the 2024-25 season with revitalized arrangements of classic 1920s and 30s tunes, with music direction by saxophonist, composer, and award-winning scholar Loren Schoenberg. 

Join 2024 Grammy and Tony Award winner Bryan Carter in honoring the life and legacy of Bayard Rustin as he leads the Jazz at Pride Orchestra in front of the backdrop of Columbus Circle in The Appel Room. This event spotlights Rustin’s pivotal role in the Civil Rights Movement and his contributions as an activist and a vocalist. 

Panamanian legend Rubén Blades returns to Rose Theater, revealing dimensions of his music he hasn’t shared in 20 years. Integrating Brazilian harmony alongside Boca Livre and a classical approach to salsa alongside Costa Rica’s Editus, the Grammy Award-winning singer and composer proffers a fresh take on his signature Afro-Cuban sound. Rubén Blades with Boca Livre & Editus Ensemble is co-presented by Jazz at Lincoln Center and Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts.

Grammy-nominated vocalist Catherine Russell brings her vibrant energy to Rose Theater, exploring the Roaring 20s with her ensemble. Delve into the era of change with swinging rhythms and timeless classics from Louis Armstrong and Duke Ellington. Perfect for the whole family!

Jazz at Lincoln Center presents a calypso-inspired evening honoring legendary artist and activist, the late Harry Belafonte. Grammy-nominated vocalist and songwriter René Marie brings her artful storytelling to The Appel Room, leading an award-winning ensemble that features trombonist Wycliffe Gordon and trumpeter Etienne Charles. 

Bebop Revolution, led by trombonist and composer Vincent Gardner and members of the JLCO, pays tribute to the innovative and hard-swinging origins of bebop. Featuring big band and small ensemble arrangements, the event honors legends like Charlie Parker, Thelonious Monk, and Mary Lou Williams.

Tenor saxophone legend Joshua Redman returns to Jazz at Lincoln Center, leading his ensemble featuring award-winning New Orleans-based vocalist Gabrielle Cavassa. Experience a moving evening of selections from his recent Blue Note release where are we. 

The JLCO with Wynton Marsalis and Grammy-nominated bassist and composer Carlos Henriquez continue their exploration of Afro-Cuban sounds and influences. Experience bright horn lines and bold harmony, beautiful lyricism, and the elastic syncopation of clave as Henriquez and his fellow artists share the stories behind patterns, melodies, and illustrious histories of the music. Part of the Lynne and Richard Pasculano Jazz Series.

The annual fan-favorite celebrates its 35th year. Featuring music by The Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra and its trombonist and brilliant arranger Chris Crenshaw and critically acclaimed vocalists Ekep Nkwelle and Robbie Lee, this swinging seasonal classic showcases new arrangements of timeless holiday tunes.

The Unity Jazz Festival makes its triumphant return to The House of Swing after its successful 2024 debut! Enjoy sets in the Ertegun Atrium, Dizzy’s Club, and The Appel Room across two electrifying evenings of live performances from emerging talents and jazz legends.

Featuring iconic works from Miles Davis, Art Blakey, Max Roach, and more, Cool School & Hard Bop — music-directed by JLCO saxophonist Sherman Irby and pianist Joe Block — explores the enduring appeal of mid-century jazz through striking arrangements, mellow tones, virtuosic vocabulary, and a commitment to the blues.

Legendary pianist and composer Monty Alexander returns to Rose Theater to celebrate his 80th birthday. His sets feature an explosive and internationally acclaimed lineup of improvisers including NOLA legend and JLCO alum drummer Herlin Riley.

Experience the roots of jazz with The JLCO with Wynton Marsalis and special guests. Explore early influences, blending blues, gospel, and bluegrass with reimagined classics from Louis Armstrong, Duke Ellington, Jelly Roll Morton, King Oliver, Sidney Bechet, and the New Orleans Rhythm Kings.

This Valentine’s Day, celebrate love with NEA Jazz Master Dianne Reeves at Rose Theater. Experience an unforgettable evening with the Grammy Award-winning icon who shares songs of rapture and anguish, of romance and heartbreak.

Join Jazz at Lincoln Center for a night with blues legends at Rose Theater. Featuring Grammy Award winners, local New Orleans heroes, and rising talents, this jam session showcases the timeless allure of the blues tradition with a modern twist.

Featuring music direction by JLCO pianist Dan Nimmer, Journey Through Jazz: Part VII captures the energy and charm of combo swing music from the late 1920s to mid-’40s, spotlighting works from Benny Goodman, Duke Ellington, Count Basie, and Jazz at the Philharmonic. Part of the Lynne and Richard Pasculano Jazz Series.

Celebrate Grammy Award-winning Anat Cohen's 50th birthday with an eclectic performance in The Appel Room. From early swing to post-bop and Brazilian choro, Cohen showcases her mastery in various musical genres with different combinations of her ensemble, which features her brothers and frequent collaborators bassist Avishai Cohen and saxophonist Yuval Cohen.

Jazz at Lincoln Center's critically acclaimed series for young music lovers returns to Rose Theater in tribute to baritone saxophonist Gerry Mulligan. Experience the impact of Mulligan’s innovations and the heart of his expansive artistry as the members of JALC's Future of Jazz Orchestra share music and anecdotes from his career.

Dave and Iola Brubeck’s 1962 album featuring Louis Armstrong lands in The Appel Room with new arrangements from pianist Chris Pattishall and fresh perspectives from an award-winning ensemble, including Chris Brubeck, Alphonso Horne, Shenel Johns, Vuyo Sotashe, C. Anthony Bryant, Nicole Zuraitis, Camille Thurman, Endea Owens, Jake Goldblas, and actor Daniel J. Watts. In partnership with the Louis Armstrong House Museum.

NEA Jazz Master, reedist Paquito D’Rivera brings the electric fusion of Havana to life with unparalleled improvisation, syncopated harmonies, and virtuosic orchestration. Special guests include Chucho Valdés, Edmar Castañeda, Roberta Gambarini, Yotam Silberstein, Héctor del Curto, Roberto Vizcaino, Victor Provost, and the Young People’s Chorus of New York City.

The JLCO with Wynton Marsalis celebrates cutting-edge standards and contemporary masterpieces that ignite the senses with spontaneity, virtuosity, and an unwavering passion for the music. Featuring compositions by Joanne Brackeen, Charlie Haden, Terence Blanchard, Pat Metheny, and Mulgrew Miller, this event promises to be an unforgettable evening.

Experience the master bassist in two distinct ensembles. Remembering Ray Brown features McBride alongside pianist Benny Green and drummer Greg Hutchinson and pays homage to the hard-swinging hero of the music. Then, McBride's innovative quintet featuring Nicole Glover, Ely Perlman, Mike King, and Savannah Harris takes the stage to perform original works.

The Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra time-travels to the 70s, performing new arrangements of classic recordings from Weather Report; Betty Carter; Dexter Gordon; Chick Corea; the Thad Jones-Mel Lewis Orchestra; the Toshiko Akiyoshi-Lew Tabackin Orchestra; Charles Mingus; Ornette Coleman; James Brown; Earth, Wind, and Fire; Blood, Sweat, and Tears; and more, with music direction by JLCO’s saxophonist Ted Nash.

Comprising of world-class improvisers, arrangers, and composers, the JLCO with Wynton Marsalis has redefined big band music. Music directed by Marsalis, Best of the JLCO showcases works and arrangements from orchestra members Chris Crenshaw, Vincent Gardner, Victor Goines, Carlos Henriquez, Sherman Irby, Ted Nash, Dan Nimmer, and Marcus Printup.