Come Sunday: The Sacred Works of Duke Ellington
About This Event
Event: Come Sunday: The Sacred Works of Duke Ellington Venue: Jazz at Lincoln Center Acclaimed tap dancer John Manzari collaborates with Grammy Award-winning pianist Luther S. Allison to present Duke Ellington's deeply personal compositions. This unique performance takes place in the Appel Room, featuring views of Columbus Circle and Central Park.
About Come Sunday(oratorio)
“Come Sunday” brings Duke Ellington’s sacred jazz into a New York setting where concert hall form meets devotional intent. At Jazz at Lincoln Center’s Appel Room, tap dancer John Manzari joins Grammy-winning pianist Luther S. Allison, with featured performers including Godwin Louis with the JLCO, Kate Kortum, and Preservation. Ellington first introduced his Sacred Concerts in the 1960s, and they remain a key example of how jazz can carry religious language without leaving improvisation behind. The critical point is simple: the work treats swing as ritual, not ornament.
About the Artists
Godwin Louis The JLCO
The Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra (JLCO) is a prominent jazz ensemble led by Wynton Marsalis, known for its performances and educational outreach in the jazz genre.
Kate Kortum
Kate Kortum is a musician and performer known for her contributions to jazz music.
and preservation
and preservation is a jazz artist heard in New York City at Jazz at Lincoln Center, where their work sits in conversation with the institution’s repertory tradition. They have performed with the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra and the Jazz at Lincoln Center Dectet, as well as collaborators including Godwin Louis (JLCO), Kate Kortum, John Manzari, Luther S.
Luther S. Allison
Luther S. Allison is a Grammy Award–winning jazz pianist heard regularly in New York City at Jazz at Lincoln Center. His work sits inside the Ellington tradition, shaped by collaborations with the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra and JLCO members including Godwin Louis, as well as artists such as Kate Kortum, C.
C. Anthony Bryant
C. Anthony Bryant is recognized as one of the most versatile, powerful, and technically sound voices of our day. A highly sought after vocalist, vocal instructor, teacher, composer, choral conductor and coach, Bryant has performed in houses of worship, clubs, and concert halls, both in the United States and abroad.
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.