Two stirring new commissions get their debut: Grammy Award-winning Panamanian pianist Danilo Pérez’s The Panáfrica Suite: Echoes from the Isthmus and saxophonist Godwin Louis’ African Roots, Diasporic Routes: Benin, Kongo, and the Music of the Americas. Joined by...
Backed by a full big band, drummer Ulysses Owens, Jr. and British-Nigerian bassist Michael Olatuja present a unique concert taking the audience through the evolution of Afrobeat— a genre of West African acoustic music made famous by Fela Kuti— to today’s popular music...
The Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra pays tribute to the incomparable Louis Armstrong, one of jazz’s foundational figures, in this lively family concert. Introduce your youngest listeners to “Pops” and his groundbreaking contributions to jazz with a performance that...
Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra bassist Carlos Henriquez and percussionist Obed Calvaire pay tribute to their respective Puerto Rican and Haitian roots with new compositions, shining a spotlight on the vibrant sounds of the Afro-Caribbean diaspora alongside special...
Join trumpeter Jeremy Pelt and bassist Endea Owens for an evening of innovative jazz inspired by Africa. Both musicians, also known for their compositional brilliance, will present their latest works—Pelt's Masks, which delves into the folklore, mysticism and...
Five-time Grammy Award winner and NEA Jazz Master vocalist Dianne Reeves returns to Rose Theater for a memorable Valentine’s Day. Whether you’re a longtime fan or a newcomer, don’t miss this beloved tradition performed by one of the most extraordinary vocalists in...
Duke Ellington’s sacred compositions, which he called “the most important thing I have ever done,” will be brought to life by Grammy Award-winning pianist and music director Luther S. Allison. Vocalists C. Anthony Bryant, Ekep Nkwelle, and the Sunhouse Singers...
This memorable concert—staged 60 years after Duke Ellington’s historic performance in Senegal—explores the composer’s profound connection to Africa. Co-music-directed by saxophonists Chris Lewis and Alexa Tarantino, the JLCO brings new life to compositions drawn from...
The third annual Unity Jazz Festival brings together an all-star lineup of acts performing throughout Frederick P. Rose Hall, the House of Swing. With living legends, rising stars, and avid fans mingling between the Appel Room, Dizzy’s Club, the Ertegun Atrium, and...
