• Bill Charlap Trio
• Gal Costa and Romero Lubambo
• The Bad Plus
• Danilo Perez

Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra
with Wynton Marsalis

Wednesday, March 17, 8 pm
Hill Auditorium

A St. Patrick’s Day treat for fans of this incredible ensemble! The 15-member Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra is comprised of the finest jazz players on the scene, and their vast repertory — ranging from rare, historic compositions to newly commissioned works to new takes on old classics — makes them a veritable repository of jazz history. Led by the incomparable Wynton Marsalis, who conceived and built this ensemble into the irresistible force it is today, the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra returns for another stunning concert. Despite one of the most aggressive touring schedules in the business, they make each concert seem fresh, drawing in audiences who are continually energized and amazed by the group’s depth of outrageous talent. “[The Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra] is not just a band on tour, but a religious congregation, spreading the word of jazz.” (Down Beat)

The Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra will perform selections from band member Ted Nash's new jazz suite entitled Portrait in Seven Shades, which consists of seven movements, each inspired by a master of modern art: Chagall, Dali, Matisse, Monet, Picasso, Pollack and Van Gogh. The concert also features other repertoire, including tunes by Count Basie, Mary Lou Williams and others.

Who is Wynton Marsalis?

Tuesday, Mar 16,
7-8:30 pm
Ann Arbor District Library, Downtown Branch Multipurpose Room, 343 South Fifth Ave, Ann Arbor

Jazz expert Linda Yohn will engage participants in an exploration of modern-day legend and frequent UMS performer Wynton Marsalis, whose notions of what jazz is and should be resonate alongside his incredible artistry as a musician, bandleader, and composer. This Who Is…? event is presented in conjunction with Marsalis’ concert with the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra on March 17 at Hill Auditorium.

The UMS Who is … Series seeks to explore the artists that served as the creative impetus behind this season’s programs. In an attempt to break down the barriers between performer and audience, the UMS Education Dept. will collaborate with a host of experts to engage audience members through an interactive discussion, ultimately demystifying these great artists and their work.

A collaboration with the Ann Arbor District Library, and the U-M School of Music, Theatre & Dance

• Wynton Marsalis's Website
• Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra's Website
• Wynton Marsalis YouTube Channel

Co-Sponsored by Rachel Bendit and Mark Bernstein, Carl and Charlene Herstein, and MC3.