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Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis

Colston Hall is delighted to announce the return of the most accomplished repertory big band in jazz for the final concert of this years season.

Wynton Marsalis leads an ensemble that delves into the jazz tradition with affection, musicality and drive, recreating the music of masters past and present with the energy of today as well as a rare understanding of the music's rich history. Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra performances invariably celebrate the essential spirit of jazz at its absolute zenith.

'While Marsalis proved every ounce of his gold-worthy reputation, his entire band, individually and collectively, was nothing short of amazing. Seeing Wynton Marsalis and the Lincoln Center Jazz Orchestra in concert would make anyone think he can buy a horn and start blowing the soul out of it. Marsalis and company make it look that easy.' Spokesman Review

Wynton and the Orchestra explore a fascinating repertoire that links the rhythms and sounds of jazz with the atmosphere of the American railroad, echoing the cross-country journeys that took jazz from city to city as the music evolved through the 20th century.

Tickets are on sale now from the Colston Hall box office.