With excitement and great reverence we celebrate the centennials of four visionary icons: Ella Fitzgerald, Dizzy Gillespie, Mongo Santamaría, and Thelonious Monk. This program will reveal not only their powerful unifying traits, but also the diverse ways they have influenced the evolution of jazz. Tonight's carefully selected all-star band matches their ambition and artistry; the group includes music director Danilo Pérez, Wycliffe Gordon, Chris Potter, Avishai Cohen, Ben Street, Adam Cruz, Roman Diaz and powerhouse vocalist Ledisi, recently seen and heard in the award-winning film Selma. All of these musicians are world-class bandleaders and composers, virtuosos of their respective instruments, and some of the most recognizable descendants of tonight's Jazz 100 honorees. Together, this diverse group will offer an enlightening and original reflection of some of history's most important artists.

Free pre-concert discussion and book signing nightly at 7pm. Seton Hawkins, Jazz at Lincoln Center's Director of Public Programs & Education Resources, joins the author and designer of Jazz Festival: Jim Marshall to discuss the photographs of iconic jazz figures who defined a uniquely American art form.​

Join our family! Our members and subscribers gain early access to concerts such as this one. Membership starts at $75 and offers benefits, invitations and more throughout the season. Subscribers purchase three or more concerts annually for priority seating and discounted tickets.

Artist Pages:

Danilo Perez  

Wycliffe Gordon  

Chris Potter  

Avishai Cohen  

Ben Street  

Adam Cruz  

Ledisi  

Related Events:

Celebrating Dizzy Gillespie, Jan 26-28

Latin Side of Dizzy w/ Carlos Henriquez, Jan 27-28

Celebrating Ella: The First Lady of Jazz, Apr 27-29

World of Monk, Jun 1-3