From Cuba to the Crescent City The Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis
About This Event
From Cuba to the Crescent City — the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis — appears at Jazz at Lincoln Center. The JLCO’s large-band tradition, heard regularly at the venue, meets Marsalis’s long-standing emphasis on jazz history and contemporary interpretation. The performance presents the orchestra under Marsalis’s artistic leadership, highlighting the ensemble’s mix of arranged big-band writing and soloist-driven improvisation.
About From Cuba to the Crescent City
At Jazz at Lincoln Center, *From Cuba to the Crescent City* traces a musical corridor between Havana’s Afro-Cuban rhythms and New Orleans’ brass-band and early-jazz traditions. Wynton Marsalis leads the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra in a large-ensemble program that treats the repertoire as living history, not a museum piece. In New York, where these lineages have long converged on bandstands and in recording studios, the project registers as a reminder of how “American” jazz is also Caribbean. One clear virtue is its emphasis on continuity over novelty.
About the Artists
Wynton Marsalis
Wynton Marsalis stands as a towering figure in the world of jazz, captivating audiences with his exceptional artistry and dynamic performances. As a key performer at New York City's iconic Jazz at Lincoln Center, Marsalis infuses his music with both tradition and innovation, creating a vibrant tapestry of sound that resonates with audiences of all ages.
Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra
The Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra, a vibrant ensemble under the artistic leadership of Wynton Marsalis, stands as a cornerstone of New York City's jazz scene. Known for their dynamic performances at iconic venues like Jazz at Lincoln Center and 92NY, this group brings the rich tradition of big band jazz to life with a modern twist.