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Formed in 1988, the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra has been the standard bearer of the large group format for over 35 years. The 14-piece assemblage of virtuosos has contemporized the notion of a "big band” by simultaneously honoring the rich heritage of Duke Ellington and Louis Armstrong while debuting a stunning variety of commissions from jazz’s greatest names including Joe Henderson, Christian McBride, Freddie Hubbard, Joe Lovano, and Wynton Marsalis.

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Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra

SFJAZZ Center

Join Bruce Harris, one of New York’s most versatile and compelling trumpet masters, for a celebratory evening in tribute to a true icon of the instrument: Donald Byrd. Through rhythmic sophistication, harmonic depth, and plenty of searing solos, Harris and his fellow artists honor the breadth of Byrd’s artistry, which includes a purely hard bop sensibility and a penchant for pursuing exploratory sounds and textures. Don’t miss this three-night event that features Chris Lewis, Jason Marshall, Tyler Bullock, Jayla Chee, and Chris Beck, and offers a compelling experience for every listener.

Bruce Harris Sextet: Byrd In Flight

Jazz At Lincoln Center

Dizzy’s Club welcomes pianist, composer, and frequent JLCO arranger Joe Block and his seriously swinging quintet. Known for his lyricism, pocket, and artful receptivity, Block and his cohorts present a lively evening of sizzling solos and nonstop bandstand conversation. Don’t let summer pass you by without hearing one of New York City’s tightest and most interactive ensembles.

Joe Block Quintet

Ilan Volkov and friends celebrate milestones from the past 100 years of American jazz, starting with a sequence honouring the ‘Duke’. Mary Lou Williams’s Zodiac Suite from 1945 romps between boogie-woogie and dissonance in its response to astrological signs. The evening culminates in the work of a boundary-crossing visionary very much still with us. From the south side of Chicago, multi-instrumentalist and self-styled ‘trans-idiomatic composer’ Anthony Braxton has established himself as a musician whose imagination recognises no bounds.

Prom 35: Ellington, Braxton and Mary Lou Williams

Royal Albert Hall

Ilan Volkov and friends celebrate milestones from the past 100 years of American jazz, starting with a sequence honouring the ‘Duke’. Mary Lou Williams’ Zodiac Suite from 1945 romps between boogie-woogie and dissonance in its response to astrological signs.

One of the most inventive voices on the scene, Ben Wolfe brings a profoundly swinging quartet to Dizzy’s Club. Last year, the bassist, composer, and consummate band leader issued his critically acclaimed release Unjust; this summer, he releases The Understated, an album of original material that spotlights subtle nuances and an intimate urgency in his artistry. Presenting driving pulses and tender ballads, this four-night event invites listeners of all ages to experience ensemble playing at its most compelling.

Ben Wolfe Quartet

Dizzy’s Club proudly presents Ted Nash’s bi-monthly residency featuring his hard swinging big band. Known for his boundless creativity as an arranger and performer, Nash leads multiple innovative projects while touring as a core member of the JLCO. His residency continues with Jazz Meets Pop , bonding pivotal film scores, musical theater selections, and iconic pop bands with “the improvisational spirit and sophistication of jazz.” Expect an evening of brilliant interactivity and a thrilling sense of spontaneity.   

Ted Nash Big Band: The Freer Side

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

David Drummond leads a sesquicentennial soirée of scenes from all 14 of Gilbert & Sullivan’s comic operas. Staging by Nicolas Aliaga Garcia, featuring 15 Lamplighters performers and the full Lamplighters Orchestra. Come join us in person OR simulcast!

Lamplighters Celebrate 150 Years of Gilbert and Sullivan

Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts

With the world-renowned Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra and guest artists spanning genres and generations, Jazz at Lincoln Center produces thousands of performances, education, and broadcast events each season in its home in New York City (Frederick P. Rose Hall, “The House of Swing”) and around the world, for people of all ages. Jazz at Lincoln Center is led by Chairman Clarence Otis, Managing and Artistic Director Wynton Marsalis, and Executive Director Greg Scholl.

Saxofonist

Chris Lewis

Events

Upcoming events

Sep 25, 2026

Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis & Special Guest Cécile McLorin Salvant · Monterey Jazz Festival

Past events

Sep 22, 2026

Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra · San Francisco Jazz

23 - 25 Aug, 2024

Bruce Harris Sextet: Byrd In Flight · Jazz at Lincoln Center

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