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Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis
Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Commemorative Event
Opening Set by Purdue Jazz Band
Saturday, January 31 / 8:00 pm
Student Tickets Just $5!
ABOUT Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis
Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra (JLCO) is a world-renowned ensemble, led by trumpeter and artistic director Wynton Marsalis. Established in 1987, it serves as the resident orchestra of Jazz at Lincoln Center in New York City, dedicated to preserving and advancing the legacy of jazz.
The ensemble performs a rich repertoire, ranging from classic jazz compositions to new works, and is known for its virtuosic musicianship and innovative interpretations. Under Marsalis’s direction, the band has played a pivotal role in shaping the contemporary jazz scene, blending tradition with modern influences while fostering education and cultural outreach.
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Wynton Marsalis makes final appearance as music director of Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra, will honor legacy of Dr. King at Purdue
As Marsalis approaches his final full-time season with the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra, we are thrilled—as always—to have him at Purdue’s Elliott Hall of Music. This performance promises to be a very special evening, as we honor and celebrate Wynton Marsalis. Please join us for his final appearance as music director on January 31 in the spirit of swing!
As part of their tour, Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis will be performing selections from Duke in Africa after an opening set by Purdue Jazz Band in Elliott Hall of Music on January 31, 2026.
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