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**Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis at the Skaneateles Festival**

**Date:** Saturday, August 24, 2024  
**Time:** 8:00 PM - 9:30 PM  
**Location:** Robinson Pavilion at Anyela’s Vineyards, 2433 West Lake Road, Skaneateles, NY 13152

Join us for an unforgettable evening at the Skaneateles Festival as we welcome the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis. This remarkable event marks the ensemble's first appearance at the festival in five years, promising an extraordinary showcase of jazz music led by the legendary trumpeter Wynton Marsalis.

The evening will feature a vibrant selection of jazz pieces, announced live from the stage, performed by the all-star orchestra. Under the musical direction of Wynton Marsalis, the ensemble will explore the rich history of jazz, presenting both classic compositions and innovative new works. The lineup includes renowned musicians such as Ryan Kisor, Kenny Rampton, Marcus Printup on trumpets; Vincent Gardner, Chris Crenshaw, Elliot Mason on trombones; and a stellar saxophone section with Sherman Irby, Ted Nash, Victor Goines, Walter Blanding, and Paul Nedzela. The rhythm section boasts Dan Nimmer on piano, Carlos Henriquez on bass, and Obed Calvaire on drums.

This concert is a highlight of the Skaneateles Festival's Saturday evening concerts series, taking place at the scenic Robinson Pavilion at Anyela’s Vineyards. The venue offers breathtaking views and a perfect setting for an evening of jazz under the stars. Gates open at 6:00 PM, allowing guests to settle in and enjoy the surroundings before the concert begins promptly at 8:00 PM.

Tickets are available for purchase, with early booking recommended to secure your spot at this highly anticipated event. The concert is sponsored by The Bob and Sally Neumann Fund for Jazz & Innovative Programming, ensuring an evening of exceptional music and artistic excellence.

For more information on tickets, seating arrangements, and venue details, please visit the Skaneateles Festival website or contact the festival office. Don't miss this opportunity to experience the magic of jazz music in a stunning outdoor setting.

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Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis

Anyela’s Vineyards

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.

Dan Nimmer

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Aug 24, 2024

Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis · Skaneateles Festival

Nov 30, 2023

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

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