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    Journey Through Jazz: The Great American Songbook The Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra

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    Saturday, November 21, 2026

    8:00 PM

    Jazz at Lincoln Center

    10 Columbus Cir, New York, NY 10019

    Scheduled

    About This Event

    The Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra, under the artistic leadership of Wynton Marsalis, presents Journey Through Jazz: The Great American Songbook at Jazz at Lincoln Center. The performance draws on the orchestra’s big-band repertory and collaborative projects—including work with Chris Crenshaw, Shenel Johns and the WeBop family series—to examine standards within a historical and multi-generational context.

    About The Great American Songbook

    The Great American Songbook is the loosely defined canon of significant 20th-century American jazz standards, popular songs, and show tunes.

    About the Artist

    Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra

    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.