October 9, 2008
The Music Of Gil Evans and More —Wynton Marsalis and the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra adapt popular and folk songs of Europe and Russia, works by Gil Evans, and Igor Stravinsky's rarely heard Ebony Concerto (written for the Woody Herman Orchestra). Italian saxophone sensations Stefano Di Battista and 14-year-old Francesco Cafiso join the proceedings for "La Paloma" and "Bluesette."
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October 16, 2008
Philadelphia: More from the City of Brotherly Jazz —Joey DeFrancesco pumps out the Philly sound on his Hammond B-3 propelled by guitarist Pat Martino and the legendary Heath Brothers. The players cover tunes from the major players of the City of Brotherly Love - Benny Golson's "I Remember Clifford," Lee Morgan's "The Sidewinder" and John Coltrane's "Naima."
October 23, 2008
Beyond the Spanish Tinge —Get up and move! Saxophonist Paquito D'Rivera paints the landscape of the Spanish tinge. Mambo, bossa nova, salsa - it's all here. D'Rivera, and the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra led by Wynton Marsalis pay homage to Antonio Carlos Jobim and Astor Piazzolla, and offer D'Rivera's own "Samba for Carmen."
October 30, 2008
Sanctified Soul (aka Crescent City Gospel) —Get sanctified New Orleans style. Wycliffe Gordon leads us 'Down By the Riverside,' on 'Just a Closer Walk With Thee' and in 'The Battle Hymn of the Republic.' We feature Eric Reed (piano), Reginald Veal (bass), Alvin Atkinson (drums) and Damien Sneed (organ). Wynton Marsalis hosts.
November 6, 2008
Todo Tango: Afro-Latin Jazz Orchestra with Arturo O'Farrill —Imagine the cabarets of Buenos Aires and the intimate jazz clubs of New York under one roof—in the House of Swing. Argentinean bassist and composer Pablo Aslan fuses sultry tango with cool jazz rhythms. He's joined by the Afro-Latin Jazz Orchestra with Arturo O'Farrill
November 13, 2008
Monty Alexander —The Jamaican-born pianist Monty Alexander pays tribute to his West Indian heritage with an evening of calypsos, mentos, and sun-kissed improvisations in the Allen Room. Get caught up in the lilting rhythms of Lord Invader, Sir Lancelot, and other West Indian royalty.
November 20, 2008
As of Now: Barry Harris and Regina Carter —Before Motown, the Motor City had jazz. We'll pay tribute to the legacy and future of the city with two Detroit natives. Barry Harris has been adding his light touch to the classic Jazz style since the 1950s. Violinist and MacArthur Fellow Regina Carter fuses and defies elements of Latin, jazz and classical music. Her JALC commissioned work "Black Bottom" is a testimonial to the sound and history of the city.
November 27, 2008
Kings of Crescent City —Clap your hands and sway with the second line as the sons of the Crescent City pay tribute to the kings. JLCO saxophonist Victor Goines brings it back to his roots along with other native sons of the New Orleans -Troy Andrews (trumpet), Don Vappie (guitar), Jonathan Batiste (piano), Reginald Veal (bass) and Herlin Riley (drums). Wycliffe "Pinecone" Gordon provides the 'tailgate' trombone.
December 4, 2008
Tap Meets Flamenco —Lose yourself in the percussive Flamenco trance of Tomasito Moreno and the double time steps of Jared Grimes and Dewitt Fleming, Jr. Then come back in awe when pianist Chano Dominguez runs 88 keys like a 6 string guitar, adding swing and blues to the Spanish alegrías, soleas and bulerías. Wynton Marsalis' Ellingtonian Vitoria Suite evokes the rich culture of Spanish city that inspired it.
December 11, 2008
Richard Galliano —The French squeezebox master holds court high above Lincoln Center in the Kaplan Penthouse, with bassist Larry Grenadier and drummer Clarence Penn. Galliano's take on the begins with bal musette and its Parisian café roots and winds through a history of the accordion - and jazz. The trio plays a number of Galliano originals, plus Astor Piazzolla's gorgeous "Libertango."
December 18, 2008
Red Hot Holiday Stomp —Try your holidays with a hint of Tabasco™. Our Jazz at Lincoln Center tradition features Wynton Marsalis, Bill Charlap and Wycliffe Gordon with winter favorites, ample doses of Spanish Tinge and ragtime seasoning.
December 25, 2008
Monk's Solo Mood —Celebrate the bebop revolution with four formidable instrumentalists: saxophonist Gary Bartz, pipa player Min Xiao Fen, guitarist Doug Wamble, and trombonist Steve Turre tracing the notes of Thelonious Monk. They unravel his angular melodies Ask Me Now, Round Midnight, and Reflections in unique solo performances. Don't miss this chance to hear Monk in four new ways.
