HONORING

KATHRYN AND KEN CHENAULT

ED BRADLEY AWARD FOR LEADERSHIP IN JAZZ

WEEDIE BRAIMAH

JAZZ AT LINCOLN CENTER AWARD FOR ARTISTIC EXCELLENCE

JOAN CHAMORRO

JAZZ AT LINCOLN CENTER GLOBAL CITIZEN AWARD

SAVE THE DATE

April 15, 2026

Concert 7pm • Dinner 8:30pm • After-Party 10pm

Broadway at 60th Street, New York City
Black Tie Optional

FEATURING

The Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra
with Wynton Marsalis

AND SPECIAL GUESTS

Rubén Blades
Aymée Nuviola
Shenel Johns
Ekep Nkwelle

And more!

CO-CHAIRS

Jacqueline L. Bradley and Clarence Otis
Carol Sutton Lewis and William M. Lewis, Jr.

PURCHASE TICKETS

Frontline | $200,000*

  • Premier seating for 20 guests for the Gala concert and dinner
  • Prominent recognition in the invitation, on the website, and in the Gala program
  • Tickets to the Gala After-Party at Dizzy’s Club
  • One page ad in the Gala program
  • Eligible for Cabaret Box upgrade

Please email jalcgala@jazz.org for more information

Principal | $100,000*

  • Premium seating for 10 guests for the Gala concert and dinner
  • Prominent recognition in the invitation, on the website, and in the Gala program
  • Tickets to the Gala After-Party at Dizzy’s Club
  • Eligible for Cabaret Box upgrade

PURCHASE TABLE

BandLeader | $50,000*

  • Prime seating for 10 guests for the Gala concert and dinner
  • Recognition in the invitation, on the website, and in the Gala program
  • Tickets to the Gala After-Party at Dizzy’s Club
  • Eligible for Cabaret Box upgrade

PURCHASE TABLE

VIRTUOSO | $35,000*

  • Preferred seating for 8 guests for the Gala concert and dinner
  • Recognition in the invitation, on the website, and in the Gala program
  • Tickets to the Gala After-Party at Dizzy’s Club
  • Eligible for Cabaret Ticket upgrade

PURCHASE TABLE

Cabaret Box Upgrade | $15,000†

Enjoy a cabaret-style setting with exclusive table service, refreshments, and light bites. (This benefit upgrades your reservation and does not include additional seats.)

  • Two Orchestra boxes that seat up to 10 guests at the Gala concert
  • Includes red and white wines, sparkling and still water, and an assortment of light bites
  • Limited wait service provided during the performance

Email jalcgala@jazz.org to upgrade

To learn more about Corporate Sponsorship opportunities please contact jalcgala@jazz.org.

Groove Ticket | $5,000*

  • One premium seat for the Gala concert and dinner
  • Recognition in the invitation, on the website, and in the Gala program
  • Ticket to the Gala After-Party at Dizzy’s Club
  • Eligible for Cabaret Ticket upgrade

PURCHASE TICKET

Bebop Ticket | $3,000**

  • One prime seat for the Gala concert and dinner
  • Recognition in the invitation and in the Gala program
  • Eligible for Cabaret Ticket upgrade. Upgrade includes admission to Gala After-Party at Dizzy’s Club

PURCHASE TICKET

SWING Ticket | $1,750**

limited availability | max 4 tickets

  • One preferred seat for the Gala concert and dinner
  • Recognition in the invitation and in the Gala program

PURCHASE TICKET

YOUNG PATRONS TICKET | $750*

limited availability | max 2 tickets

  • One seat for the Gala concert and dinner
  • Ticket to the Gala After-Party at Dizzy’s Club
  • Must be a member of Jazz at Lincoln Center’s Rhythm Club at the Blues level and above

Please email jalcgala@jazz.org for more information

Donation

If you cannot attend but wish to make a fully tax-deductible donation click here.

Cabaret Ticket Upgrade | $1000†

Enjoy a cabaret-style setting with exclusive table service, refreshments, and light bites. (This benefit upgrades your reservation and does not include additional seats.)

  • Reserved table seating on the Orchestra floor for one guest during the Gala concert
  • Includes red and white wines, sparkling and still water, and an assortment of light bites
  • Limited wait service provided during the performance

Email jalcgala@jazz.org to upgrade

  • * The non-deductible portion of each ticket is $440
  • ** The non-deductible portion of each ticket is $340
  • † The non-deductible portion of each Dizzy’s seat is $30
  • Contributions are deductible to the extent allowed by law

TO OUR GENEROUS SUPPORTERS

FRONTLINE

Jody and John Arnhold* • Lisa and Dick Cashin
Kathryn and Ken Chenault* • Jacqueline L. Bradley and Clarence Otis*

PRINCIPAL

Helen Appel • Neil de Crescenzo • Donna and Perry Golkin • Angela and Robert Kissane*
Sandra and Eric Krasnoff • Carol Sutton Lewis and William M. Lewis, Jr.*
Anita Lin and Michael Morley • Burwell and Chip Schorr
William L. Zeckendorf and Anna Bender-Zeckendorf

BANDLEADER

Shahara Ahmad-Llewellyn • The Betsy and Alan Cohn Foundation
Nancy Axilrod Denton and David Denton • Buzzy Geduld
Lauren and Derek Goodman • Blanca and Mark McKenna
Paramount* • Richard Reitknecht
Lisa Roumell and Mark Rosenthal • Susan Rudin
Beth Chartoff Spector and Jason Spector

VIRTUOSO

Advance Publications, Inc. • Steve and Jennifer Corning
Dr. Donna Astion and Michael Fricklas
Courtney Lee-Mitchell and Marcus Mitchell

GROOVE

The Chazen Foundation • Saundra and W. Don Cornwell* • Fiona and Eric Rudin
David and Lisa Grain* • Laurence Morse and Pamela McKoin • Keith Reinhard • Barry F. Schwartz

*DONATIONS MADE IN HONOR OF KATHRYN AND KEN CHENAULT

List as of January 28, 2026

For more information, please contact jalcgala@jazz.org

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