Jazz At Lincoln Center Orchestra and Wynton Marsalis

Apr 20, 2024 · Edwin J. Thomas Performing Arts Hall, Akron, OH Edwin J. Thomas Performing Arts Hall, Akron, OH

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Jazz At Lincoln Center Orchestra

3 concerts

Founded in NYC in 1988, Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra, led by Wynton Marsalis, blends classic and new jazz, winning a Pulitzer and collaborating with artists like Ruben Blades.

Wynton Marsalis

6 concerts

Wynton Marsalis, born in New Orleans, is a renowned trumpeter, bandleader, and jazz advocate. As Artistic Director of Jazz at Lincoln Center, he's known for his work with The Jazz Messengers and his role in rekindling global jazz interest. Marsalis has performed over 5,000 concerts globally and earned accolades, including being dubbed the "Pied Piper" of jazz.