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Wednesday, September 25th, 2019

Critically Acclaimed The Abyssinian Mass By Wynton Marsalis Returns To The House Of Swing Featuring Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra With Wynton Marsalis And Gospel Choir Chorale Le Chateau Directed By Damien L. Sneed

New York, NY (September 25, 2019) - On November 21-23, at 8:00 p.m., Jazz at Lincoln Center, in collaboration with Lincoln Center’s White Light Festival, reprises The Abyssinian Mass by award-winning composer and trumpeter Wynton Marsalis, in Jazz at Lincoln Center’s Rose Theater.

Tuesday, September 24th, 2019

Announcing The Release Of Big Band Holidays II By The Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis Featuring Aretha Franklin’s Previously Unreleased Performance Of “O Tannenbaum”

New York, NY (September 23, 2019) - Jazz at Lincoln Center’s Blue Engine Records celebrates the most wonderful time of the year with the release of Big Band Holidays II, a sequel to a beloved and festive album released in 2015 and performed live by the world-renowned Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis.

Thursday, September 19th, 2019

Chucho Valdés And Chick Corea Collaborate For The First Time at Jazz at Lincoln Center’s Rose Theater

New York, NY (September 19, 2019) - For two nights only, Jazz at Lincoln Center presents the first-ever collaboration between two legendary jazz pianists, Chucho Valdés and Chick Corea. On November 15-16 at 8:00 p.m., Chucho Valdés with special guest Chick Corea begins as a master class in solo piano performance with Valdés selecting and improvising pieces across a broad spectrum of Cuban, Afro-Latin, and jazz styles. With fleet-fingered, cross-cultural brilliance in every phrase, Valdés brings unbridled passion and astonishing technique to every performance. Valdés is joined by Corea in the second half of the concert, marking the debut collaboration of the living legends.

Monday, September 16th, 2019

Dizzy's Club November 2019 Lineup Announced

New York, NY (September 16, 2019) - Notable performances in Dizzy’s Club in the month of November include the album release celebration of Remembering U by NEA Jazz Master Jimmy Cobb and his trio (November 25); JLCO baritone saxophonist Paul Nedzela and his quartet (November 5-6); a tribute to Billy Higgins by drummer Willie Jones III (November 14-17); vocalist Paula West with her incredible band, which includes guitarist Russell Malone (November 22-24); and drummer Jerome Jennings’ CD release: SOLIDARITY (November 12).

Wednesday, September 11th, 2019

Jazz at Lincoln Center Celebrates ECM Records at 50 With All-Star Lineup: Jack Dejohnette, Avishai Cohen, Ravi Coltrane, Bill Frisell, Matthew Garrison, Egberto Gismonti, Larry Grenadier, Vijay Iyer, Ethan Iverson, Anja Lechner, Meredith Monk, Enrico Rava

New York, NY (September 12, 2019) - In an exclusive concert event, Jazz at Lincoln Center celebrates the 50th anniversary of ECM Records, the monumentally influential recording label that continues to set new directions in music and sound. On November 1-2 at 8:00 p.m., the concert entitled ECM Records at 50 will feature performances by Jack DeJohnette-ECM’s most recorded artist to date - as well as Avishai Cohen, Ravi Coltrane, Bill Frisell, Matthew Garrison, Egberto Gismonti, Larry Grenadier, Vijay Iyer, Ethan Iverson, Anja Lechner, Meredith Monk, Enrico Rava, Wadada Leo Smith, Craig Taborn, and Mark Turner.