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