Gershwin’s masterpiece as you’ve never heard it before. South Florida legend Marcus Roberts and his jazz trio transform Rhapsody in Blue through skillful improvisation. Ellington’s jazz symphony traces the history of Black Americans.

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Rhapsody in Blue

Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts

Join us at the Gardner Theatre for an unforgettable concert featuring the renowned Marcus Roberts Trio. Known for their profound musical chemistry and dynamic interpretations, the Marcus Roberts Trio has captivated audiences around the world with their masterful performances and unique blend of traditional and modern jazz elements.

Gershwin Unleashed with the Marcus Roberts Trio

Lancaster Country Day School

Classical and jazz aficionados unite in this commemorative concert highlighting 100 years of Rhapsody in Blue. Gershwin’s creation is one of the most recognizable compositions to define the Jazz Age. The virtuosic and audience favorite Marcus Roberts trio will pay homage in an unforgettable, toe-tapping performance of Roberts’ own re-conceived composition for piano and orchestra Rhapsody in D. Ives’ Symphony No. 2 will round out the concert with a blending of traditional orchestral sounds, hymns, and marches.

Rhapsody in Blue at 100: Jazz Comes to the Symphony

Granada Theatre

Pianist Marcus Roberts is known throughout the world for his many contributions to the field of jazz music. Credited with the development of a new approach to the jazz trio, he is often hailed as “the genius of the modern piano.” Roberts has won numerous awards over the years, including the Helen Keller Award for Personal Achievement. His critically-acclaimed legacy of recorded music reflects his tremendous artistic versatility. In addition to his renown as a performer, Roberts is an accomplished composer and arranger. He continues to tour with Jason Marsalis, one of the greatest drummers of his generation, and the remarkable New Orleans bassist, Roland Guerin. The trio’s program, Rhythm in Blue, pays homage to the 100th Anniversary of Gerswhin’s Rhapsody in Blue.

The Marcus Roberts Trio

Lobero Theatre

The Philadelphia Orchestra and Marcus Roberts Trio present a 20th-century musical feast that’s perfect both for newcomers and afficionados, beginning with the magical storytelling of Stravinsky’s Pétrouchka. A rare symphonic piece by Kurt Weill follows, sure to impress listeners familiar only with the composer’s theatrical works. Conductor Yannick Nézet-Séguin calls it “a jewel [from] someone who completely mastered the symphonic world.” Finally, hear Gershwin’s Rhapsody in Blue like you never have before, as the Marcus Roberts Trio—which has “reinvented” (Chicago Tribune) the masterpiece alongside multiple top orchestras—joins us in celebrating its 100th anniversary.

The Philadelphia Orchestra 2024

Carnegie Hall

American Classical

Florida SouthWestern State College

The electrifying jazz ensemble, Marcus Roberts Trio, returns to the orchestra stage for their signature interpretation of Gershwin’s masterpiece. 

Marcus Roberts Trio

Jan 10, 2026

Rhapsody in Blue

Jan 10, 2026

Rhapsody in Blue

Marcus Roberts Trio