Trombonist

Led by trumpeter and composer Wynton Marsalis, the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra is made up of 15 top soloists, ensemble players, and arrangers. The first half of the evening explores three essential architects of jazz: Duke Ellington, Jelly Roll Morton, and Charles Mingus, with musical direction by trombonist Vincent Gardner. The second half features Usonian Structures, a new suite by saxophonist Andy Farber, one of the finest big band composers and arrangers on today’s stage, with each movement inspired by the iconic designs of American architect Frank Lloyd Wright.

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Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis

Lafayette College

The Houston Symphony teams up with Jazz Houston to tell the story of The Nutcracker. You’ll hear Duke Ellington’s toe-tapping take on The Nutcracker Suite, along with music from Tchaikovsky’s beloved original score.

Duke Ellington's Nutcracker

Jones Hall

The Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra (JLCO), comprising 15 of the finest jazz soloists and ensemble players today, has been the Jazz at Lincoln Center resident orchestra since 1988. Featured in all aspects of Jazz at Lincoln Center’s programming, this remarkably versatile orchestra performs and leads educational events in New York, across the U.S. and around the globe; in concert halls; dance venues; jazz clubs; public parks; and with symphony orchestras; ballet troupes; local students; and an ever-expanding roster of guest artists. Under Music Director Wynton Marsalis, the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra performs a vast repertoire, from rare historic compositions to Jazz at Lincoln Center-commissioned works, including compositions and arrangements by Duke Ellington, Count Basie, Fletcher Henderson, Thelonious Monk, Mary Lou Williams, Dizzy Gillespie, Benny Goodman, Charles Mingus, and many others.Education is a major part of Jazz at Lincoln Center’s mission; its educational activities are coordinated with concert and Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra tour programming. These programs, many of which feature Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra members, include the celebrated Jazz for Young People™ family concert series; the Essentially Ellington High School Jazz Band Competition & Festival; the Jazz for Young People™ Curriculum; educational residencies; workshops; and concerts for students and adults worldwide. Jazz at Lincoln Center educational programs reach over 110,000 students, teachers and general audience members.

The Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra

First Baptist Church

Join us for an afternoon of excellence as we welcome Vincent Gardner to campus. Featuring special guests Ron Mahdi, Kevin Harris, and Ron Savage.

Vincent Gardner with Special Guests

Berk Recital Hall

Please join us for an exciting master class with Jazz at Lincoln Center’s lead trombonist Vincent Gardner. 

Vincent Gardner

Trombonist

Events

Feb 4, 2024

Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis · Williams Center for the Arts

Dec 12, 2023

Duke Ellington's Nutcracker · Houston Symphony

Nov 30, 2023

The Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra · Amelia Island Chamber Music Festival

Apr 11, 2023

Vincent Gardner with Special Guests · Berklee College of Music

Apr 10, 2023

Master Class with Vincent Gardner · Berklee College of Music

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