‘Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis’

Once again, Bozar is proud to present the most famous big band in the world: the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra. The New York ensemble has been the standard-bearer for big band repertoire for many years, playing pieces by legends such as Duke Ellington, Thelonious Monk and Ornette Coleman as well as new commissions. The Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra stands for a combination of authenticity and creativity, celebratory tradition and devotion to excellence. These values also suit the artistic director, Wynton Marsalis, down to the ground. The acclaimed trumpet player and composer has received no fewer than nine Grammy Awards and a Pulitzer Prize for Music. Since the eighties, he has embodied everything that American traditional jazz stands for. 

Wynton Marsalis honours Bozar with his presence on two occasions. On 28 March, he takes to the stage with the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra and the Belgian National Orchestra for his Fourth Symphony (The Jungle) and his Violin Concerto in D major, performed for the first time in Belgium by Nicola Benedetti.

Extend your experience

After the concert, head to Terarken for an exclusive jam session, open to all ticket holders for free. The session will kick off with a 30-minute performance by the Frank Vaganée Trio, followed by young talents invited by the artist. For the occasion, the Palais will remain open until 1:00 am. Don’t miss this chance to extend the night with music and improvisation!

Read the online programme here.

Programme

• The Democracy Suite! featuring The Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra Septet
• Break
• Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis