Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis

An intimate evening in Wilson Theatre at Vogel Hall

This performance is part of Wynton Marsalis’ final season as Artistic Director of Jazz at Lincoln Center and Music Director of the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra.

For more than three decades, Jazz at Lincoln Center has been a leading advocate for jazz, culture, and arts education, dedicated to inspiring and growing jazz audiences throughout the world. Under the direction of Wynton Marsalis, the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra has brought the art form of jazz from the heart of New York City to cities around the world. 

From swinging rhythms to soulful melodies, every performance is a celebration of the spirit of jazz and its enduring influence. 

The Chicago Tribune describes the exhilarating force of the band in concert: “The orchestra [tore] through this music as if chasing the wind. Only a group of musicians who have toured together for so long…could have attained this kind of synchronicity.” 

Local High School Jazz Bands Announced as Opening Acts

Two outstanding Wisconsin high school jazz ensembles have been announced as opening acts!

Wednesday, October 14 at 7:30 PM
Beloit Memorial High School Jazz Orchestra

Thursday, October 15 at 7:30 PM
Sun Prairie High School Jazz Ensemble

Both ensembles are longtime competitors in Jazz at Lincoln Center’s prestigious Essentially Ellington High School Jazz Band Competition, held annually in New York City. Beloit Memorial most recently competed in 2026, while Sun Prairie took part in 2025.

Join us in welcoming these talented student musicians to the stage for two exciting evenings of jazz!