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The Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra
Pay what you choose and hear vocalist Ekep Nkwelle join Overtures to Africa, a rhythm-forward night shaped by the sounds that inspired jazz icons like Charles Mingus, John Coltrane, Dizzy Gillespie, and Max Roach. Led by drummer and music director Domo Branch, the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra brings it all to life in the crowd-favorite Appel Room, where floor-to-ceiling windows frame sweeping Manhattan and Central Park views for a night that feels as alive as the music itself.
Part of the Lynne and Richard Pasculano Jazz Series, this is a pay-what-you-choose performance and not part of subscriptions.
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Saturday, April 11, 2026 4:30PM
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Journey Through Jazz: Overtures to Africa
The Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra
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Pay what you choose and feel the rhythm at the root of it all! The Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra, led by drummer and music director Domo Branch, brings Overtures to Africa to life with a groove-driven evening inspired by the sounds behind jazz greats like Charles Mingus, John Coltrane, Dizzy Gillespie, and Max Roach. With vocalist Ekep Nkwelle joining the band, the music moves with energy and intention, carried by Branch’s dynamic feel and the orchestra’s unmistakable sound.
Part of the Journey Through Jazz series, this performance unfolds in the Appel Room, where floor-to-ceiling windows frame sweeping views of the Manhattan skyline and Central Park, adding to a night that feels immersive from the first note to the last.
Part of the Lynne and Richard Pasculano Jazz Series, this is a pay-what-you-choose performance and not part of subscriptions.
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