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Wynton Marsalis &
the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra

The peerless and ever-popular Wynton Marsalis hits the stage with the ensemble he has forged into an international sensation. Hailed as an extraordinarily versatile orchestra and "the finest big band in the world today" (The Daily Telegraph, London), the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra is composed of an array of jazz music's leading soloists. Under Marsalis' inspired direction and drawing from original compositions by members of the orchestra as well as the masterworks of Ellington, Mingus, Coltrane, and other great composers, Marsalis' concerts with the JLCO have fast become the standard against which memorable big band jazz performances are judged.

Sponsored by:

Patron Sponsors Joseph and Sherry Felson

Education/Community Events
Key Notes Series: Jazz & World Music
Tue, Sept 22, 5-6:15 pm
Zellerbach Hall Lobby Mezzanine
The late 20th century cultural dynamics that coalesced into Barack Obama's 2008 election as the first African American president of the United States are paralleled in jazz through the career and contributions of Wynton Marsalis, the visionary New Orleans trumpeter, composer, scholar and musical director of Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra. Chuy Varela discusses jazz and culture with radio colleague Clifford Brown Jr., bassist Marcus Shelby, and Jazzschool founder and director Susan Muscarella, starting with how Wynton Marsalis has brought the big band sound forward into the 21st century. While Key Notes lectures are free and open to the public, tickets must be purchased for the associated concerts. For a listing of all Education and Community events, please see our 2009/10 Calendar

Program Notes
Program notes are available online. [PDF]

Audio Clips
There are multiple audio clips available on the Wynton Marsalis website.

Video Clips
Several videos and video podcasts are available on the JALC site

Donor Event
Season Celebration with
the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra
Tue, Sep 22
Mezzanine level of Zellerbach Hall
(Donors of $600+)
Toast to the start of Cal Performances 2009/10 Season with fellow supporters, our new Director, and select members of the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra. Thanks to the generosity of our donors, Cal Performances continues to bring the world's leading artists to our stages and ensures that our community remains rich in arts and culture. Join us to celebrate what you have helped make possible.