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Dave and Iola Brubeck’s 1962 album featuring Louis Armstrong lands in The Appel Room with new arrangements from pianist Chris Pattishall and fresh perspectives from an award-winning ensemble, including Chris Brubeck, Alphonso Horne, Shenel Johns, Vuyo Sotashe, C. Anthony Bryant, Nicole Zuraitis, Camille Thurman, Endea Owens, Jake Goldblas, and actor Daniel J. Watts. In partnership with the Louis Armstrong House Museum.
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Date
Friday, April 4, 2025 9:00PM
Location
The Appel Room
Name
The Real Ambassadors: Armstrong and Brubeck
Description
ABOUT THE CONCERT
Documenting the struggles and triumphs of the Civil Rights Movement, material from Dave and Iola Brubeck’s 1962 album featuring Louis Armstrong lands in the Appel Room. Celebrate this 20th-century classic with new arrangements from pianist Chris Pattishall and fresh perspectives from an award-winning ensemble, including Chris Brubeck, Alphonso Horne, Shenel Johns, Vuyo Sotashe, C. Anthony Bryant, Nicole Zuraitis, Camille Thurman, Endea Owens, Jake Goldblas, and acclaimed actor Daniel J. Watts. Uniting the musical with the theatrical, The Real Jazz Ambassadors appears at Jazz at Lincoln Center in partnership with the Louis Armstrong House Museum.
WHAT TO EXPECT
- A compelling, new vision of Dave and Iola Brubeck’s classic 1962 release
- An award-winning ensemble that bonds high-level improvisation with orchestrated dramatization
- Experience the Appel Room, JALC’s indoor amphitheater overlooking the New York skyline
- This performance can be purchased as part of the Fridays at 9 series. Purchase three different 9 pm the Appel Room concerts for only $99.