ANNOUNCING
2024–25 Season
This season, we’re celebrating 20 years in The House of Swing with Rubén Blades, Christian McBride, Anat Cohen, Paquito D’Rivera, René Marie, Dianne Reeves, our own Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis, and more.
APRIL
Jazz Appreciation Month
Get ready to swing into the rhythms of Jazz Appreciation Month. Celebrate the rich history of this American art form throughout April. From cool notes to vibrant beats, join us in honoring the music that has captivated hearts and minds for generations. Let’s groove together as we explore the soul of jazz.
MAY 10–11
Essentially Ellington
Join us for the 29th Annual Essentially Ellington High School Jazz Band Competition & Festival, the most innovative jazz education events in the world.
MAY 17–18
Battle of the Big Bands: New Orleans Jazz Orchestra and Captain Black Big Band
Get ready to be energized by a roof-shaking rhythmic rumble, featuring music by Count Basie, Sun Ra, Stevie Wonder and more. Two big bands duke it out in Rose Theater.
EDUCATION
Swing U Spring Term
Swing University offers engaging virtual classes about jazz history, new and classic tunes, and listening methods that will improve your concert-going experiences.
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Apr 25
The Music of Nat King Cole
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Apr 26–28
Mandla Mlangeni and SAUSA Experience
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Apr 29
Ayn Inserto Jazz Orchestra: Duke at 125
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