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Friday and Saturday Evening, March 17–18, 2017 at 8:00

Wynton Marsalis, Managing and Artistic Director Greg Scholl, Executive Director

FREE TO BE: OF THE ’60S & BEYOND

Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra , Music Director, Tenor , GREG GISBERT , Trumpet KENNY RAMPTON, Trumpet , Trumpet CHRIS CRENSHAW, VINCENT GARDNER, Trombone ELLIOT MASON, Trombone SHERMAN IRBY , TED NASH, Alto Saxophone , PAUL NEDZELA, Baritone Saxophone DAN NIMMER, Piano CARLOS HENRIQUEZ , Bass , Drums

There will be one 15-minute intermission during this performance.

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Program

— to be selected from the following –

JOHN COLTRANE Acknowledgement (from A Love Supreme) arranged by Wynton Marsalis

THELONIOUS MONK Bye-Ya arranged by Carlos Henriquez

WAYNE SHORTER E.S.P. arranged by Ali Jackson

CHARLES MINGUS Fables of Faubus arranged by Walter Blanding

SONNY ROLLINS The Freedom Suite arranged by Walter Blanding

WALTER BLANDING The Happiness of Being Hope Introspection Try, Try Again Joy

“The Happiness of Being” was commissioned by Jazz at Lincoln Center with the generous support of the Howard Gilman Foundation and first performed by the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis at Rose Theater, Frederick P. Rose Hall on March 17, 2017.

DAVE BRUBECK Lost Waltz arranged by Ted Nash

ORNETTE COLEMAN Ramblin arranged by Wynton Marsalis Jazz at Lincoln Center

Notes on the Program will be the first piece of the evening and serve as the starting point of our journey. By Willard Jenkins The goal of the entire program is to feature This evening’s program promises some very all members of the Jazz at Lincoln Center timely reflections on a vivid era, when many Orchestra.” jazz musicians and composers were vigor - ously reacting to the profound sense of Like Jazz at Lincoln Center’s managing and social change bubbling up all around them, artistic director Wynton Marsalis, Walter reacting with often heroic music from per - Blanding is the proud product of a musical spectives of anger, hope, spirituality, and res - family; born in Cleveland, his late father olution. The program’s title speaks vol - Walter Blanding, Sr. played bass, and umes— Free To Be: Jazz of the ‘60s & mother Audrey, piano and keyboards. A Beyond . The evening will interpret musical member of the Jazz at Lincoln Center signposts of those times, as contributed by a Orchestra since 1998, Blanding, schooled select sampling of great compositions: John musically in New York, matriculated at Coltrane’s prayerful “A Love Supreme,” LaGuardia High School of Music and Art ’ righteous, politically angry and the New School. Eventually he “Fables of Faubus,” ’s migrated to Israel to teach music, opening “Ramblin,” with its explicit forward motion, his own private music school and hailed as and Dave Brubeck’s pensive “Lost Waltz.” “Jazz Ambassador to Israel” by Newsweek International . The Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis is perhaps the most Blanding’s original composition, “The resourceful large jazz ensemble on the Happiness of Being,” is sure to be the planet; each season, different members evening’s centerpiece. In crafting this selec - are challenged to refresh the band’s book. tion, Blanding was inspired by distinct peri - This evening’s performance is a classic ods in the general ‘60s human condition example of a program in large part curated and by touchstones of the African American by one such resource: saxophonist Walter experience in particular. The mission of the Blanding, who will contribute an original piece is to convey a sense of the principles composition and a re-working of the Sonny embodied in freedom. “‘The Happiness of Rollins classic “Freedom Suite” for large Being’ focuses on how we individually and ensemble. The latter challenge required a collectively view the whole concept of free - neat bit of musical architecture from Blanding, considering that a relatively spare dom. Instead of making a very specific polit - but robust saxophone-bass-drums trio per - ical statement, I choose to use a more uni - formed Rollins’ original recorded presenta - versal concept that can be understood and tion of that masterpiece. In a time of roiling appreciated by anyone. The thematic think - political uncertainty and deep division over ing that went into this piece is the simple principles of freedom in this country, idea of identifying or recognizing a problem, “Freedom Suite” is an apt expression for acceptance of that problem, and finally our times. “Considering that it is almost coming to a resolution,” Blanding says. “It impossible to represent more than a is my belief that experiencing these three decade of music in two short sets,” aforementioned things results in a kind of Blanding says, “we plan to represent some freedom. It’s my intention to help heal our important moments musically during the minds and souls through the sharing of this decade of the ‘60s. The ‘Freedom Suite’ musical journey together.”

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J Wynton Marsalis R A M Wynton Marsalis ( Trumpet ) is the managing E O J Walter Blanding and artistic director of Jazz at Lincoln Walter Blanding ( Music Director, Tenor Center and a world-renowned trumpeter Saxophone ) was born into a musical family and composer. Born in , on August 14, 1971, in Cleveland, Ohio. He Louisiana in 1961, Marsalis began his clas - began playing the saxophone at age six and sical training on trumpet at age 12, entered by age 16 he was performing regularly with The at age 17, and then his parents at the . Blanding joined and the Jazz Messen gers. attended Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School He made his recording debut as a leader in of Music & Art and Performing Arts and 1982, and has since recorded more than 60 continued his studies at the New School jazz and classical recordings, which have for Social Research where he earned a won him nine Grammy Awards. In 1983 he B.F.A. in 2005. His 1991 debut release, became the first and only artist to win both Tough Young Tenors , was acclaimed as classical and jazz Grammys in the same one of the best jazz albums of the year, and year and repeated this feat in 1984. his artistry began to impress listeners and Marsalis is also an internationally respected critics alike. He has been a member of the teacher and spokesman for music educa - Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra since tion, and has received honorary doctorates 1998 and has performed, toured and/or from dozens of U.S. universities and col - recorded with his own groups and with leges. He has written six books; his most such renowned artists as the recent are Squeak, Rumble, Whomp! Orchestra, , Hilton Ruiz, Whomp! Whomp! , illustrated by Paul , Big Rogers and published by Candlewick Press Band, , , in 2012, and Moving to Higher Ground: Wynton Marsalis Quintet, Isaac Hayes, and How Jazz Can Change Your Life with many others. Blanding lived in Israel for Geoffrey C. Ward, published by Random years and had a major impact on the House in 2008. In 1997 Marsalis became music scene while touring the country with the first jazz artist to be awarded the presti - his own ensemble and with U.S. artists gious Pulitzer Prize in music for his oratorio such as , , Vanessa , which was commis - Rubin, and others invited to perform there. sioned by Jazz at Lincoln Center. In 2001 he He taught music in several Israeli schools was appointed Messenger of Peace by Mr. and eventually opened his own private Kofi Annan, Secretary-General of the United school in Tel Aviv. During this period, Nations, and he has also been designated Newsweek International called him a “Jazz cultural ambassador to the United States of Am bassador to Israel.” America by the U.S. State Department through their CultureConnect program. Marsalis was instrumental in the Higher Ground Hurricane Relief concert, produced by Jazz at Lincoln Center. The event raised more than $3 million for the Higher Ground Relief Fund to benefit the musicians, music Jazz at Lincoln Center industry-related enterprises, and other indi - of North Florida. He soon caught the ear viduals and entities from the areas in of Mercer Ellington, who hired Gardner for Greater New Orleans who were affected by his first professional job. After graduating Hurricane Katrina. Marsalis helped lead the from college, he moved to , New effort to construct Jazz at Lincoln Center’s York, completed a world tour with Lauryn home—Frederick P. Rose Hall—the first Hill in 2000, then joined the Jazz at Lincoln education, performance, and broadcast Center Orchestra. Gardner has served as facility devoted to jazz, which opened in instructor at The Juilliard School, as vis - October 2004. iting instructor at Florida State University and Michigan State University, and as Chris Crenshaw adjunct instructor at The New School. He Chris Crenshaw ( Trombone ) was born in has contributed many arrangements to Thomson, Georgia on December 20, the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra and 1982. Since birth, he has been driven by other ensembles. In 2009 he was com - and surrounded by music. When he missioned by Jazz at Lincoln Center to started playing piano at age three, his write “The Jesse B. Semple Suite,” a 60- teachers and fellow students noticed his minute suite inspired by the short stories aptitude for the instrument. This love for of Langston Hughes. Gardner is featured piano led to his first gig with Echoes of on a number of notable recordings and Joy, his father Casper’s group. He picked has recorded five CDs as a leader for up the trombone at age 11 and hasn’t put Steeplechase Records. He has performed it down since. He graduated from with the Orchestra, Bobby Thomson High School in 2001 and McFerrin, Harry Connick, Jr., the Saturday received his bachelor’s degree with Night Live Band, Chaka Khan, A Tribe honors in jazz performance from Valdosta Called Quest, and many others. State University in 2005. He was awarded Most Outstanding Student in the VSU Victor Goines music department and College of Arts. In Victor Goines ( Tenor Saxophone ) is a native 2007 Crenshaw received his master’s of New Orleans, Louisiana. He has been a degree in jazz studies from The Juilliard member of the Jazz at Lincoln Center School where his teachers included Dr. Orchestra and the Wynton Marsalis Septet Douglas Farwell and Wycliffe Gordon. He since 1993, touring throughout the world has worked with Gerard Wilson, Jiggs and recording more than 20 albums. As a Whigham, Carl Allen, Marc Cary, Wessell leader, Goines has recorded seven albums Anderson, Cassandra Wilson, Eric Reed, including his most recent release Twilight and many more. In 2006 Crenshaw joined (2012) on Rosemary Joseph Records. A the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra and gifted composer, Goines has more than 50 in 2012 he composed “God’s Trom - original works to his credit, including 2014’s bones,” a spiritually focused work that Crescent City, premiered by the Jazz at was premiered by the Jazz at Lincoln Lincoln Center Orchestra. He has recorded Center Orchestra. and/or performed with noted jazz and pop - ular artists including Ahmad Jamal, Ruth Vincent Gardner Brown, , , Vincent Gardner ( Trombone ) was born in , , , in 1972 and was raised in , Ellis Marsalis, Dianne Hampton, Virginia. After singing and Reeves, , Marcus Roberts, playing piano, violin, saxophone, and , , and a host of French horn at an early age, he decided on others. Currently, he is the director of jazz the trombone at age 12. He attended studies and professor of music at North - Florida A&M University and the University Jazz at Lincoln Center western University. He received a bachelor Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra, touring of music degree from Loyola University in the world and recording on more than 25 New Orleans in 1984, and a master of music albums. Henriquez has performed with degree from Virginia Commonwealth artists, including Chucho Valdés, Paco De University in Richmond in 1990. Lucia, Tito Puente, the Marsalis Family, Willie Nelson, Bob Dylan, Stevie Wonder, Greg Gisbert Lenny Kravitz, Marc Anthony, and many Greg Gisbert ( Trumpet) has performed, others. He has been a member of the toured, and recorded with some of the music faculty at biggest names in jazz and popular music. School of Music since 2008, and was music The list includes , Wynton director of the Jazz at Lincoln Center Marsalis, Maria Schneider, , Orchestra’s cultural exchange with the , James Moody, , Cuban Institute of Music with Chucho , , , Valdés in 2010. His debut album as a band - Stevie Wonder, Sarah Vaughan, Ella leader, The Bronx Pyramid , comes out Fitzgerald, , Bobby Short, September 18 on Jazz at Lincoln Center’s Mel Tormé, Harry Connick, Jr., David Blue Engine Records. Bowie, and Lady Gaga. His Broadway credits include After Midnight, On a Clear Sherman Irby Day, State Fair, Leap of Faith, and The Sherman Irby ( Alto Saxophone ) was born Life. As a studio musician he has played and raised in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. He found on You’ve Got Mail, Glengary Glenn Ross, his musical calling at age 12 and in high Naked Gun 2 ½, and Bullets Over school he played and recorded with gospel Broadway , as well as playing sports immortal James Cleveland. He graduated theme music for the NFL, NHL, and MLB. from Clark Atlanta University with a B.A. in He has appeared on The Late Show with music education. In 1991 he joined Johnny and on Good Morning O’Neal’s Atlanta-based quintet. In 1994 he America with pop music legend Paul moved to and recorded his Anka. Gisbert is an active educator and is first two albums, Full Circle (1996) and Big frequently in demand as a guest clinician Mama’s Biscuits (1998), on Blue Note. Irby and teacher at colleges, universities, con - toured the U.S. and the Caribbean with the servatories, and music academies around Boys Choir of in 1995, and was a the world. member of the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra from 1995 to 1997. During that Carlos Henriquez tenure he also recorded and toured with Carlos Henriquez ( Bass ) was born in 1979 in Marcus Roberts and was part of Betty the Bronx, New York. He studied music at a Carter’s Jazz Ahead Program and Roy young age, played guitar through junior high Hargrove’s ensemble. After a four-year stint school and took up the bass while enrolled with Roy Hargrove, Irby focused on his own in The Juilliard School’s Music Advance- group in addition to being a member of Elvin ment Program. He entered Fiorello H. Jones’ ensemble in 2004 and then Papo LaGuardia High School of Music & Art and Vazquez’ Pirates Troubadours after Jones’ Performing Arts and was involved with the passing. From 2003–11 Irby was the LaGuardia Concert Jazz Ensemble which regional director for JazzMasters Workshop, went on to win in Jazz at Lincoln mentoring young children, and he has Center’s Essentially Ellington High School served as artist-in-residence for Jazz Camp Jazz Band Competition and Festival in 1996. West and an instructor for Monterey Jazz In 1998, swiftly after high school, Henriquez Festival Band Camp. He is a former board joined the Wynton Marsalis Septet and the member for the CubaNOLA Collective. He Jazz at Lincoln Center formed Black Warrior Records and released Orchestra, the Mingus , the Maria Black Warrior, Faith, Organ Starter, Live at Schneider Orchestra, the Maynard Ferguson the Otto Club , and Andy Farber’s This Could Big Bop Nouveau, , Kenny Be the Start of Something Big . Since rejoin - Garrett, , Ahmad Jamal, ing, Irby has arranged much of the Jazz at Randy Brecker, and Carl Fontana. A member Lincoln Center Orchestra’s music, and he of the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra since has been commissioned to compose new 2006, Mason also continues to co-lead the works, including Twilight Sounds and his Mason Brothers Quintet with his brother Dante-inspired ballet, Inferno . Brad. The Mason Brothers recently released their second album, entitled Efflorescence . Jason Marsalis Jason Marsalis ( Drums ) is the son of pianist Ted Nash and music educator Ellis Marsalis and his Ted Nash (Alto Saxophone ) was born into a wife Dolores, and the youngest sibling of musical family in . His father, Wynton, Branford, and Delfeayo. Together, Dick Nash, and uncle, the late Ted Nash, the four brothers and their patriarch, Ellis, were both well-known jazz and studio musi - comprise New Orleans’ venerable first cians. The younger Nash exploded onto the family of jazz. In 2013 Marsalis released a jazz scene at 18, moved to New York and recording as a leader on vibraphone entitled released his first album, Conception In a World of Mallets . The album went to (Concord Jazz). He is co-leader of the Jazz No. 1 on the CMJ Radio Charts and also Composers Collective and is constantly won an Offbeat magazine award for best pushing the envelope in the world of “tradi - Contemporary Jazz Album. With each tional jazz.” His group Odeon has often passing year, Marsalis continues to grow been cited as a creative focus of jazz. Many and develop as both a composer and per - of Nash’s recordings have received critical former. In addition to touring with his own acclaim, and have appeared on the “best- group, he has been featured on all of Marcus of” lists in the New York Times, New Roberts’ recordings for over 20 years. Yorker, Village Voice, Globe, and Newsday . His recordings, The Mancini Elliot Mason Project (Palmetto Records) and Sidewalk Elliot Mason ( Trombon e) was born in Meeting (Arabesque Recordings), have England in 1977 and began trumpet lessons been placed on several “best-of-decade” at age four with his father. At age seven, he lists. His album Portrait in Seven Shades switched his focus from trumpet to trom - was recorded by the Jazz at Lincoln Center bone. At 11 years old, he was performing pro - Orchestra and was released in 2010. The fessionally, concentrating on jazz and album is the first composition released by improvisation. At 16, Mason received a full the JLCO featuring original music by a band tuition scholarship to attend Berklee College member other than bandleader Wynton of Music in Boston, and after graduating he Marsalis. Chakra came out in late 2013. His moved to New York City. Mason is a member most recent big band recording, of The Juilliard School Jazz Faculty as a jazz Presidential Suite: Eight Variations on trombone professor, and he is also a part of Freedom, won for the 2017 Best Large Jazz the Jazz Faculty at New York University. Ensemble Album Grammy Award. The Mason has served as a clinician worldwide, album includes “Spoken at Midnight,” performing workshops, master classes and which won the 2017 Best Instrumental clinics. Mason is endorsed by B.A.C. musical Composition Grammy Award. Nash’s instruments and currently plays his own co- arrangement of “We Three Kings,” fea - designed custom line of . Mason tured on the Jazz at Lincoln Center has performed with the Count Basie Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis’ Big Band Jazz at Lincoln Center

Holidays album, is nominated for the 2017 from Abbey Road, and PBS’ Live From Best Instrumental Or A Cappella Arrange- Lincoln Center , among other broadcasts. He ment Grammy Award. has released four of his own albums on the Venus label (Japan). Paul Nedzela Paul Nedzela ( Baritone Saxophone) was born Marcus Printup in New York City in 1984 and has quickly Marcus Printup ( Trumpet ) was born and become one of the top baritone saxophone raised in Conyers, Georgia. His first musical players around. After graduating with honors experiences were hearing the fiery gospel and a degree in mathematics from McGill music his parents sang in church. While University in 2006, Nedzela received the attending the University of North Florida on Samuel L. Jackson scholarship and contin - a music scholarship, he won the ued his musical studies at The Juilliard International Trumpet Guild Jazz Trumpet School. He has studied with baritone saxo - competition. In 1991 Printup’s life changed phone legends Joe Temperley, Gary when he met his mentor, the great pianist Smulyan, and Roger Rosenberg, and has Marcus Roberts. Roberts introduced him to played with renowned artists and ensem - Wynton Marsalis, which led to Printup’s bles, including Wess Anderson, Paquito induction into the Jazz at Lincoln Center D’Rivera, , , Orchestra in 1993. Printup has recorded Christian McBride, and The Temp tations. with , , Eric Nedzela also performed in Twyla Tharp’s Reed, Madeline Peyroux, Ted Nash, Cyrus Broadway show, Come Fly Away, as well as Chestnut, Wycliffe Gordon, and Roberts, at major festivals, such as The Monterey among others. He has recorded several Jazz Festival and The Banff Music Festival. records as a leader: Song for the Beautiful Woman, Unveiled, Hub Songs, Nocturnal Dan Nimmer Traces, The New Boogaloo, Peace in the Dan Nimmer ( Piano ) was born in 1982 in Abstract, Bird of Paradise, London Lullaby, Milwaukee, Wisconsin. With prodigious Ballads All Night, and A Time for Love . He technique and an innate sense of swing, his made his screen debut in the 1999 movie playing often recalls that of his own heroes Playing by Heart and recorded on the film’s , , Erroll Garner, soundtrack. August 22 has been declared and . Nimmer studied classical “Marcus Printup Day” in his hometown of piano and eventually became interested in Conyers, Georgia jazz. He began playing gigs with renowned saxophonist and mentor Berkley Fudge. Kenny Rampton Nimmer studied music at Northern Illinois Kenny Rampton ( Trumpe t) joined the Jazz at University and became one of Chicago’s Lincoln Center Orchestra in 2010. He also busiest piano players. A year after moving to leads his own sextet in addition to perform - New York City, he became a member of the ing with the Mingus Big Band, the Mingus Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra and the Orchestra, the Mingus Dynasty, George Wynton Marsalis Quintet. Nimmer has Gruntz’ Concert Jazz Band, and the worked with Norah Jones, Willie Nelson, Manhattan Jazz Orchestra (under the direc - Dianne Reeves, George Benson, Frank tion of Dave Matthews). In 2010 Rampton Wess, Clark Terry, Tom Jones, Benny performed with the Scottish National Jazz Golson, Lewis Nash, , Ed Orchestra at the Edinburgh International Thigpen, Wess “Warmdaddy” Anderson, Festival, and was the featured soloist on the Fareed Haque, and many more. He has /Gil Evans classic version of appeared on with Jay Porgy and Bess. He toured the world with Leno, The Late Show with David Letter man, the Ray Charles Orchestra in 1990 and with The View, The , Live the legendary jazz drummer Panama Jazz at Lincoln Center

Francis, the Savoy Sultans, and the Jimmy continued development of the art of jazz by McGriff Quartet, with whom he played for producing a year-round schedule of perfor - ten years. As a sideman, Rampton has per - mance, education, and broadcast events formed with Mingus Epitaph (under the for audiences of all ages. These produc - direction of ), Bebo Valdez’ tions include concerts, national and interna - Latin Jazz All-Stars, Maria Schneider, the tional tours, residencies, weekly national Afro-Latin Jazz Orchestra, Charles Earland, radio programs, television broadcasts, Dr. John, , Jon Hendricks, recordings, publications, an annual high Illinois Jacquet, Geoff Keezer, Christian school jazz band competition and festival, a McBride, and a host of others. Most band director academy, jazz appreciation recently, he was hired as the trumpet voice curricula for students, music publishing, on . Some of his Broadway children’s concerts and classes, lectures, credits include Finian’s Rainbow, The Wiz, adult education courses, student and edu - Chicago: The Musical, In The Heights, Hair, cator workshops, a record label, and inter - Young Frankenstein, and The Producers. active websites. Under the leadership of Managing and Artistic Director Wynton Jazz at Lincoln Center Marsalis, Chair man Robert J. Appel, and Jazz at Lincoln Center is dedicated to Executive Director Greg Scholl, Jazz at inspiring and growing audiences for jazz. Lincoln Center produces thousands of With the world-renowned Jazz at Lincoln events each season in its home in New Center Orchestra and a comprehensive York City, Frederick P. Rose Hall, and array of guest artists, Jazz at Lincoln around the world. For more information, Center advances a unique vision for the visit jazz.org.

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As of February 13, 2017 UPCOMING EVENTS Jazz at Lincoln Center’s Frederick P. Rose Hall March 2017 Big Band Holidays tour, and he recently per - formed a critically-acclaimed tribute to Nat “King” THE APPEL ROOM Cole. Harris is a suave vocalist and gifted pianist, an Appel Room veteran, and a 2017 headliner at Still Dreaming Dizzy’s Club Coca-Cola . Audiences will enjoy the March 31–April 1 at 7pm & 9:30pm songs, incredible stories, charismatic showman - Joshua Redman—one of the best known saxo - ship, and masterful piano playing that defined phonists in the world—embarks on his latest Cole’s career, as Feinstein launches the sixth con - musical project with the “Still Dreaming” quartet. secutive season of the best-selling Jazz & Popular This new group features Ron Miles, Scott Colley, Song series. and Brian Blade, three of the most imaginative voices in contemporary jazz. Together they will ROSE THEATER interpret the “Old and New Dreams” quartet of the 1970s and ‘80s, a renowned quartet of Buddy Rich Centennial: Celebrating the Ornette Coleman alumni that included Joshua’s Jazz Drum father, . With repertoire consist - April 7–8 at 8pm ing of Ornette Coleman compositions and original Ali Jackson will invigorate the Jazz at Lincoln works, their music was honest, uninhibited, and Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis in a virtu - completely engaging in its unpredictable live exe - osic display of big band drums and rhythm. To cution. Tonight, Joshua Redman fulfills his open the evening, Jackson will arrange the music birthright and explores his heritage by adding a of Buddy Rich, an innovative big band genius who new perspective to this historic material. would have turned 100 this year. Rich was a Redman’s all-star group is the perfect match for renowned musical powerhouse for most of the the occasion, and the close personal connection 20th century, influencing generations and offering will make it an especially memorable evening. a visceral excitement that few drummers could capture. Tonight, Jackson and special guest drum - mers will do justice to that legacy. Jackson’s April 2017 encyclopedic knowledge of jazz styles ranges from the earliest American drum cadences to rag - THE APPEL ROOM time, marching bands, West African traditions, Brazilian music, the Detroit jazz tradition, and Michael Feinstein: The Unforgettable Afro-Cuban styles. For the program’s second half, Nat “King” Cole audiences will witness the world-premiere of April 5 at 7pm / April 6 at 7pm & 9pm Jackson’s Living Grooves: A World of Jazz With hits such as “The Christmas Song,” Rhythm , an extended piece written in the innova - “Unforgettable,” “Nature Boy,” and “(Get Your tive spirit of drum greats like Rich. It promises to Kicks On) Route 66,” Michael Feinstein—known showcase the juxtaposition of raw energy and as the Ambassador of the Great American refined technical skills that define the best big Songbook—explores the artistry of quintessential band drummers. The drum set will be featured crooner Nat “King” Cole. With the Tedd Firth Big not only as a driving, propulsive force, but also as Band and special guest vocalists, Feinstein will a melodic solo voice in inventive and unexpected channel the extraordinary qualities that made Cole ways. Given Jackson’s unparalleled knowledge of a star on stage and on screen. Vocalists include his instrument, it promises to be a unique and crooner Denzal Sinclaire and Loston Harris. memorable way to celebrate this very special Sinclaire joined the Jazz at Lincoln Center occasion. Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis in 2015 for its Free pre-concert discussion nightly at 8pm

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Jazz at Lincoln Center’s Frederick P. Rose Hall March 2017 Victor Goines Quartet with special guest Don Vappie Michele Rosewoman: New Yor-Uba The Crescent City, Caribbean, and Swing with Alex Norris, Roman Filiu, Stacy Dillard, with Jo Ann Daugherty, Emma Dayhuff, and Chris Washburne, Gregg August, Robby Ameen, Greg Artry Mauricio Herrera, Nicky Laboy, Rafael March 24–26 Monteagudo, and Nina Rodriguez 7:30pm & 9:30pm March 17–19 7:30pm & 9:30pm Manhattan School of Music Jazz Orchestra Jim McNeely: The Paul Klee Project Michael Bisio: Accortet March 27 with Kirk Knuffke, Art Bailey, and Michael Wimberly 7:30pm & 9:30pm March 20 7:30pm & 9:30pm Brubeck Institute Jazz Quintet with Brandon Woody, Isaiah Collier, Jamael Claire Daly Quintet Dean, Zane DeBord, and Timothy Angulo March 21 March 28 7:30pm & 9:30pm 7:30pm & 9:30pm

Tynan Davis Emilio Solla & Bien Sur! with Kenny Rampton, Clark Gayton, Ted Nash, with , Julien Labro, Jorge Roeder, Dan Block, Paul Nedzela, Ray Gallon, Jeff and Ferenc Nemeth Carney, and Jerome Jennings March 29 - March 22 7:30pm & 9:30pm 7:30pm & 9:30pm Trio M: Myra Melford, Mark Dresser, and Quartet Matt Wilson with , Evan Sherman, and Bruce March 30 Williams 7:30pm & 9:30pm March 23 7:30pm & 9:30pm DIVA Jazz Orchestra Celebrates the DIVAS with Brianna Thomas March 31–April 2 7:30pm & 9:30pm

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APR , PM | APR , PM & PM MICHAEL FEINSTEIN: THE UNFORGETTABLE NAT “KING” COLE Michael Feinstein with Denzal Sinclaire, Loston Harris, and the Tedd Firth Big Band. THE APPEL ROOM

APR –, PM BUDDY RICH CENTENNIAL: CELEBRATING THE JAZZ DRUM Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis and music director Ali Jackson presents new arrangements of hits made famous by Buddy Rich and premiere Jackson’s Living Grooves: A World of Jazz Rhythm. ROSE THEATER

APR , PM JAZZ AT LINCOLN CENTER ANNUAL GALA: ELLA AT  – FOREVER THE FIRST LADY OF SONG Harry Connick Jr. hosts this star-studded evening featuring Renée Fleming, Roberta Gambarini, Diana Krall, , Marilyn Maye, Audra McDonald, the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis, and more. ROSE THEATER

APR –, PM CELEBRATING ELLA: THE FIRST LADY OF JAZZ Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis and vocalists Kenny Washington and Roberta Gambarini. ROSE THEATER

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