Call and Response The Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis
About This Event
Call and Response brings the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra to its home stage at Jazz at Lincoln Center, with Wynton Marsalis at the helm. The ensemble works in the big-band tradition, drawing on early swing through modern repertory and favoring architectural precision over flash; improvisation remains central, and the group's New York presence is tied to education and community programs such as WeBop.
About Call and Response
In music, call and response is a compositional technique, often a succession of two distinct phrases that works like a conversation in music. One musician offers a phrase, and a second player answers with a direct commentary or response. The phrases can be vocal, instrumental, or both. Additionally, they can take form as commentary to a statement, an answer to a question, or a repetition of a phrase following or slightly overlapping the initial speaker(s). It corresponds to the call and response pattern in human communication and is found as a basic element of musical form, such as the verse-chorus form, in many traditions.
About the Artists
Call and Response The Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra
Call and Response brings the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra to its home stage at Jazz at Lincoln Center, with Wynton Marsalis at the helm. The ensemble works in the big-band tradition, drawing on early swing through modern repertory while keeping improvisation at the center of the sound.
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.