Oscar Peterson: A Centennial Celebration
About This Event
Oscar Peterson: A Centennial Celebration at Jazz at Lincoln Center assembles the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra under Wynton Marsalis with guests including trumpeter Etienne Charles, who brings Caribbean-inflected rhythms, bandolinist Hamilton de Holanda and vocalist Jazzmeia Horn. The program traces threads of Peterson's repertoire and pianistic language, favoring rhythmic precision and harmonic clarity while surveying how contemporary players carry his idiom forward.
About Etienne Charles: Folklore LIVE Vol. 2
At Jazz at Lincoln Center, trumpeter and composer Etienne Charles presents *Folklore LIVE Vol. 2* as a concert that treats Caribbean memory as a living archive. The music moves between composed passages and open improvisation, tracing how oral history, ritual, and migration shape contemporary jazz in New York. It lands in a venue closely tied to the city’s jazz canon, placing diaspora narratives in direct conversation with that tradition. A quiet critical point emerges: the set argues that “folklore” is not nostalgia, but an active method of composition.
About the Artists
Oscar Peterson
Oscar Peterson, a towering figure in the world of jazz, is celebrated for his remarkable improvisational prowess and virtuosic command of the piano. Known affectionately as "the King of inside swing," Peterson's legacy continues to resonate in the vibrant cultural tapestry of New York City, particularly at the renowned Jazz at Lincoln Center.
Oscar Peterson: A Centennial Celebration
Oscar Peterson: A Centennial Celebration is a live program at Jazz at Lincoln Center, framed around the pianist’s enduring imprint on modern jazz. The performance traces key threads in his repertoire and the musicians who carried his language forward, treating the concert like a listening guide as much as a tribute.
Hamilton de Holanda The JLCO with Wynton MarsalisKingfish's Blues Jam
Hamilton de Holanda is a Brazilian bandolinist and composer whose work brings the mandolin family into modern jazz settings with a strong rhythmic center. He has appeared with the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra and with artists including Wynton Marsalis, Oscar Peterson, and Miles Davis, moving between ensemble roles and featured solo work.
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.
Jazzmeia Horn
Jazzmeia Horn stands out as a dynamic force in the jazz world, captivating audiences with her rich, soulful voice and impressive artistry. Frequently gracing the stage at iconic venues like Smoke Jazz & Supper Club and Jazz at Lincoln Center, Horn brings a fresh take to jazz, blending timeless standards with her own original compositions.
Etienne Charles
Etienne Charles is a Trinidadian jazz trumpeter and composer known for blending Caribbean rhythms with jazz, and he has gained acclaim for his innovative performances and compositions.