Grammy-winning trumpeter Wynton Marsalis leads the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra, comprised of 15 of today’s finest jazz soloists and ensemble players, who perform the music of the great jazz composers as well as original works that foster an appreciation for this American music genre.

Background:
Hailed as "an extraordinarily versatile orchestra" by The Los Angeles Times, the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra is composed of 15 of jazz music's leading soloists under the leadership of musical director Wynton Marsalis. Drawing from an extensive repertoire that includes original compositions by Mr. Marsalis, Ted Nash, Ron Westray and other members of the orchestra, as well as the masterworks of Ellington, Mingus, Coltrane, and other great jazz composers, the Lincoln Center Jazz Orchestra's concerts are internationally critically-acclaimed. "The Lincoln Center Jazz Orchestra is the finest big band in the world today," said the Daily Telegraph, UK.
The Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra personnel includes: Music Dire ctor & Trumpet: WYNTON MARSALIS; Trumpets: SEAN JONES, RYAN KISOR, MARCUS PRINTUP; Trombones: VINCENT R. GARDNER, CHRIS CRENSHAW; Reeds: SHERMAN IRBY, TED NASH, WALTER BLANDING, VICTOR GOINES, JOE TEMPERLEY; Piano: DAN NIMMER; Bass: CARLOS HENRIQUEZ; Drums: ALI JACKSON.