September 2018 News
Thursday, September 27th, 2018
New York, NY (September 27, 2018) - Jazz at Lincoln Center’s Jazz For Young People concerts are some of the most engaging and fun afternoon concerts in the city, designed to entertain and inspire family audiences. In the first family concert of the season, Jazz at Lincoln Center celebrates the life and music of baritone vocalist Joe Williams (1918-1999) in Family Concert: Who is Joe Williams? in Rose Theater on Saturday, November 3 at 1pm and 3pm. Trombonist, composer, arranger and bandleader Vincent Gardner will serve as music director for the afternoon, leading the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with special guest vocalist Milton Suggs, and teaching families about Williams’ unique place in jazz.
Monday, September 24th, 2018
Dizzy's Club Coca-Cola November 2018 Lineup Announced
New York, NY (September 24, 2018) - Notable performances in Dizzy’s Club Coca-Cola in the month of November include the release party for Myra Melford’s Snowy Egret’s long-awaited album The Other Side of Air (November 7-8); a unique two-part evening for the Israeli Jazz Celebration with Tali Rubinstein Mémoire and Uri Gurvich Quartet (November 14); the Terry Waldo Sextet’s tribute to the “King of Ragtime” pianist and composer Scott Joplin (November 26, what would have been Joplin’s 150th birthday); and the return of Ellis Marsalis Quintet (November 15-18) on the occasion of the NEA Jazz Master pianist’s 84th birthday celebration. Wycliffe Gordon & Friends (November 21
Thursday, September 13th, 2018
2019 JAZZ CONGRESS SPEAKERS, PANELS, AND ADVISORY BOARD ANNOUNCED
2019 JAZZ CONGRESS SPEAKERS, PANELS, AND ADVISORY BOARDANNOUNCEDJazz at Lincoln Center’sFrederick P. Rose Hall in New York CityJanuary 7 - 8, 2019Early Bird Registration deadline extended to September 20New York, NY (September 13, 2018) – Jazz at Lincoln
Monday, September 10th, 2018
Joey Alexander with Strings at Jazz at Lincoln Center
New York NY (September 10, 2018) - Pianist and wunderkind Joey Alexander, will perform, with his trio and a 20-piece string orchestra, original compositions and his favorite jazz classics at Jazz at Lincoln Center’s Rose Theater in Joey Alexander with Strings, on October 19-20 at 8 pm. Following multiple GRAMMY Award nominations, a 60 Minutes feature, performances at top international festivals, and universal acclaim, this young virtuoso continues to challenge himself and expand his artistry.
Friday, September 7th, 2018
Blue Engine Records announces the release of UNA NOCHE CON RUBÉN BLADES
Blue Engine Records announces the release ofuna noche con rubén bladesfrom the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestrawith Wynton Marsalis featuring Rubén BladesAvailable in stores, online, and streaming on October 19, 2018 New York, NY – September 7, 2018 – Rub