Jazz at Lincoln Center

Join us at the House of Swing on January 8–9, 2026 for the 3rd annual Unity Jazz Festival! Making their Jazz at Lincoln Center debut, Trinidadian soca sensation Kes headlines this year’s festival.

For tickets and to view the full schedule, visit jazz.org/unity

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“Everything Changes,” a three-movement "bebopera" performed by the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with
Wynton Marsalis, featuring guest vocalist Ashley Pezzotti, and composed and arranged by Vincent Gardner, is now out on Blue Engine Records. Listen at jazz.org/changes.

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Support Jazz at Lincoln Center’s world-class performances and education programs. Give today and double your impact with our year-end match.

For more information and to donate, visit jazz.org/donate

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Mark your calendars! Gala 2026 Honoring Kathryn and Ken Chenault on Wednesday, April 15, 2026

Experience an unforgettable evening in support of Jazz at Lincoln Center, with performances by the JLCO w/ Wynton Marsalis & special guests.

Stay tuned to our socials and to jazz.org/gala for more.

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On Saturday, Oct 18 from 12–4 p.m., “Sidewalk Swing”—coordinated by Juilliard Jazz vocalist Ava Preston, brings 10+ combos of students and alumni from top jazz program s to Manhattan’s street corners for an afternoon of live music.

For more info, visit: www.avaprestonmusic.com/sidewalk-swing

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Wynton Marsalis to Premiere New Work, ‘Afro!,’ to Open Jazz at Lincoln Center’s ‘Mother Africa’ Season, Followed by Tour Jazz at Lincoln Center will launch its season by premiering 'Afro!,' a new commission by Wynton Marsalis, on Sept. 18–20; a tour of Africa follows.

Jazz at Lincoln Center’s 25-26 season “Mother Africa” officially kicks off on September 18-20 with the world premiere of “Afro!,” a new commission by Wynton Marsalis.

Wynton Marsalis’ Afro! featured in Variety, @variety.com: variety.com/2025/music/n...

For tickets, visit jazz.org/25-26

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Thank you to all who joined us in the House of Swing for “The JLCO Plays the 70s” with music direction by Ted Nash and special guests Charles McPherson & Tom Harrell!

📸 Gilberto Tadday for Jazz at Lincoln Center

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After 5 unforgettable days of music, mentorship, and inspiration at the House of Swing, the 30th annual #EssentiallyEllington High School Jazz Band Competition & Festival wrapped up on May 11 🎷✨

Congratulations to all the amazing bands — we can’t wait to see what #EE31 brings next year!

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Trumpeter and composer @wyntonmarsalis reflects on growing up in Louisiana during the civil rights movement on this week's episode.

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New Music USA and Berklee Institute of Jazz and Gender Justice Announce 2025 Next Jazz Legacy Cohort - New Music USA Fourth Year Of Program Led By New Music USA & Berklee Institute of Jazz & Gender Justice Continues To Advance Jazz Inclusivity Fourth Cohort of Emerging Artists Paired with Melissa Aldana, Kris Davis,...

🎉 Big news! We are thrilled to announce the eight incredible 2025 #NextJazzLegacy awardees! 🎉

Congratulations to Alexandra Ridout, April May Webb, Brenda Navarrete Guzman, Carmen Quill, Chanelle Ignant, DoYeon Kim, Melissa Almaguer, and Nora Stanley on this outstanding achievement!

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Wynton Marsalis sits down with Gayle King to discuss the 20th Anniversary of the "House of Swing" this Thursday, February 27.

Tune in to CBS Mornings beginning at 7:00 a.m ET!

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