
Lincoln
Center Jazz Orchestra with
Wynton Marsalis
Wednesday July 2, 2003 6:30pm
Josie Robertson Plaza Lincoln Center
Paolo Lanna & Janice Wilson Lesson
Jules Klapper DJ
Lesson 6:30-7:15pm
Dancing 7:30-10:00pm
Under the dynamic leadership of Wynton Marsalis, the Lincoln Center Jazz Orchestra
jams out the legendary tunes that span the history of jazz--from Count Basie
to Chico O'Farrill. LCJO is composed of many of the best jazz soloists and ensemble
players currently performing. "The Lincoln Center Jazz Orchestra...is the
finest big band in the world today," raved The Daily Telegraph (London).
Tickets $15.
see http://www.lincolncenter.org for full schedule
Cab
Calloway Orchestra
Thursday July 10, 2003
Josie Robertson Plaza Lincoln Center
Midsummer Night Swing Benefit: Dancing & Desserts
John Knapp & Meredith
Stead Lesson
Jules Klapper DJ
Lesson 6:30-7:15pm
Dancing 7:30-10:00pm
Dessert tasting 8:30-10:00pm
Slip on your dancing shoes and be transported to the Golden Age of the Cotton
Club when Harlem was the hot spot of New York City nightlife. Under the direction
of Cab's grandson, C. Calloway Brooks, the Cab Calloway Orchestra--clad in its
trademark zoot suits and wide-brinned hats--delivers the authentic sound of
jazz as well as Dixieland, blues, boogie-woogie, and early bebop. Tickets also
available for desserts only (click back to calendar to find Desserts Only event).
Tickets: Dancing and dessert: $50.
see http://www.lincolncenter.org for full schedule