Jazz Americana: The JLCO with Wynton Marsalis

ABOUT THE CONCERT

What are the roots of America’s greatest art form? Jazz Americana offers an answer. In this Rose Theater performance, the JLCO with Wynton Marsalis leads audiences through the music’s earliest era, integrating elements of blues, gospel, country, and bluegrass and featuring new arrangements, by members of the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra, of traditional roots music. The JLCO will be joined by very special guests pianist Terry Waldo, fiddlers Mark O'Connor and Maggie O'Connor, vocalist Shenel Johns and banjo player/guitarist Gavin Rice, and the evening will include premieres of new compositions by Dr. Michael White and Terry Waldo. Scroll down to listen to the playlist to get into the spirit of the music early.

WHAT TO EXPECT

• The JLCO with Wynton Marsalis
• A program brimming with blues, gospel, country, bluegrass, and the early sounds of swing 
• Special guests Terry Waldo, Mark O'Connor, Maggie O'Connor, Shenel Johns and Gavin Rice
• A pre-concert lecture at 6:30pm in the Varis Leichtman Studio, located in Frederick P. Rose Hall
• Pre-concert and intermission music in the Ertegun Atrium provided by pianist and vocalist Robbie Lee
• Experience Rose Theater, JALC’s stunning concert hall that provides an unmatched acoustic experience
• After the concert, enjoy a free cover at that evening's Dizzy's Late Night Session by showing your Rose Theater ticket stub at the door.