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Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis and special guest Naseer Shamma: Fusing Traditions
Jan 27, 2023 — 8:00 PM
Overview
The Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis joins forces with Naseer Shamma, Iraqi oud virtuoso, composer, educator and UNESCO Artist for Peace. Featuring new works by Marsalis, Shamma and other JLCO members, the program is a celebration of Arab music and the tradition of swing in a collaboration unlike any other. Note: Seton Hawkins, director of public programs and education resources at Jazz at Lincoln Center, will lead a preconcert talk from 6:45 to 7:15 p.m. on the stage.
Preconcert Dining
Enhance your concert experience by dining at the Thomas Club, located on the ninth floor of Symphony Center with sweeping views of Lake Michigan. View the menu | Make a reservation through Tock
Program
Program to be announced.
Performers
Wynton Marsalis Music director and trumpet
Ryan Kisor Trumpet
Kenny Rampton Trumpet
Marcus Printup Trumpet
Chris Crenshaw Trombone, The Golkin Family Chair
Vincent Gardner Trombone
Elliot Mason Trombone
Sherman Irby Alto and soprano saxophones, flute, clarinet
Kasan Belgrave Alto and soprano saxophones, flute, clarinet
Julian Lee Tenor and soprano saxophones, clarinet
Chris Lewis Tenor and soprano saxophones
Paul Nedzela Baritone and soprano saxophones, bass clarinet
Dan Nimmer Piano, The Zou Family Chair
Carlos Henriquez Bass, The Mandel Family Chair in honor of Kathleen B. Mandel
Obed Calvaire Drums
Featuring
Naseer Shamma Oud
Sponsors & Partners
Media Partners
This engagement is supported by the Arts Midwest GIG Fund, a program of Arts Midwest that is funded by the National Endowment for the Arts, with additional contributions from the Illinois Arts Council Agency.
Funding for educational programs during the 2022/23 SCP Jazz season has been generously provided by Dan J. Epstein, Judy Guitelman and the Dan J. Epstein Family Foundation.
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