Wynton Marsalis & Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra
With Badger High School Jazz Ensemble.
Joe Martinez
Acclaimed trumpeter Wynton Marsalis needs little introduction. The New Orleans native has made it his mission to keep big band jazz orchestras fresh and vital, and he does so by attracting the world’s finest players. The Chicago Tribune calls the Lincoln Center Orchestra “the greatest large jazz ensemble working today.” The show is also somewhat of a homecoming for pianist Dan Nimmer, who grew up in Milwaukee before putting down roots in New York City. Opening is the Badger High School Jazz Ensemble of Lake Geneva.
press release:
The musicians performing in Madison at Overture Center are:
Wynton Marsalis, Music Director, Trumpet
Greg Gisbert, Trumpet
Kenny Rampton, Trumpet
Marcus Printup, Trumpet
Vincent Gardner, Trombone
Chris Crenshaw, Trombone
Elliot Mason, Trombone
Sherman Irby, Alto and Soprano Saxophones, Flute, Clarinet
Ted Nash, Alto and Soprano Saxophones, Flute, Clarinet
Victor Goines, Tenor and Soprano Saxophones, Clarinet, Bass Clarinet
Walter Blanding, Tenor and Soprano Saxophones, Clarinet
Paul Nedzela, Baritone and Soprano Saxophones, Bass Clarinet
Dan Nimmer, Piano
Carlos Henriquez, Bass
Ali Jackson, Drums
Tickets start at $35 and are on sale now online, in person at 201 State Street, or by phone at 608.258.4141.