Trumpeter Jeremy Pelt and bassist Endea Owens premiere soulful, Africa-inspired new works in the sky-high Appel Room concert celebrating jazz’s enduring roots. Made possible by the John and Jody Arnhold Innovation Fund.
CARIBBEAN CROSSROADS: CARLOS HENRIQUEZ AND OBED CALVAIRE
Carlos Henriquez and Obed Calvaire lead the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra in an Afro-Caribbean celebration of new music inspired by their Nuyorican and Haitian roots, joined by special guests.
From the first note to the last bite, Dizzy’s Club offers an unforgettable night out with incredible live jazz, a warm atmosphere, and a seasonally curated menu served in front of sweeping views of the city.
This February, we’re proud to take part in Black History Month with select performances and virtual experiences that salute Black excellence. Through events that examine the music’s legacy, its capacity for celebration, and its progression, we honor this music’s evolving permanence in American culture.
Big Band Afrobeat to Afrobeats: Ulysses Owens Jr. with Michael Olatuja
Backed by a full big band, drummer Ulysses Owens, Jr. and 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 of West Africa, Afrobeats, a more electrified sound pulling inspiration from Afrobeat.
Swing, smile, and discover the magic of Louis Armstrong as the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra brings his music to life with music director Alexa Tarantino and host Catherine Russell, whose warm vocals and storytelling have made her a favorite with audiences.
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Each year, the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis records the compositions that are newly enshrined in the EE library. Listen to the full anthology of recordings today.