Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis

Cool School & Hard Bop

Featuring iconic works from Miles Davis, Art Blakey, Max Roach and more, the always-swinging Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra and its leader Wynton Marsalis explore the enduring appeal of mid-century jazz. Experience the immense talents of the“virtuoso ensemble fluent in multiple jazz languages” (Chicago Tribune) through striking arrangements, mellow tones and a commitment to the blues.

The Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra will also perform on January 24, in a program that honors legends like Charlie Parker, Thelonious Monk and Mary Lou Williams. Learn more »

Three reasons why you should get your tickets

• Past Meets Present: Hear one of the world’s greatest jazz ensembles perform mid-century jazz classics, including works by Miles Davis, Art Blakey, Max Roach and more. Modern day jazz superstars meet history’s jazz legends in this one-night-only concert.
• A Symphony Center Tradition: The Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra has a special relationship with Symphony Center, their self-proclaimed “second home.” Year after year, Chicago audiences return for their hard-hitting performances. If you’ve never attended one yourself, now is the perfect opportunity.
• Jazz Pioneer Wynton Marsalis: If you’re looking to be in the room with a jazz legend, look no further than world-renowned trumpeter, bandleader and composer Wynton Marsalis. Coupled with the technical brilliance and emotional depth of the ensemble, the evening promises an electric and immersive dive into the world of jazz.