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Date

Wednesday, Oct 22, 2025 9:00PM

Name

Ertegun Jazz Hall of Fame: Celebrating Melba Liston

Description

The Future of Jazz Orchestra honors trailblazing trombonist, composer, and arranger Melba Liston, whose groundbreaking work reshaped jazz. The first woman trombonist in Dizzy Gillespie’s big band and a sought-after arranger for legends like Randy Weston and Quincy Jones, Liston’s artistry blended sophistication with soul. This concert reimagines her music through the voices of today’s rising jazz stars, carrying forward her legacy of creativity and brilliance.

PERFORMANCE LINEUP

Future of Jazz Orchestra
Robbie Lee, vocals 
Summer Camargo, trumpet 
Tamia Smith, trumpet 
Skylar Tang, trumpet 
Noah Halpern, trumpet 
James Haddad, trumpet 
Mariel Bildsten, trombone 
Deborah Smith, trombone 
Laura Orzehoski, trombone 
Jarien Jamanila, reeds 
Veronica Leahy, reeds 
Daniel Cohen, reeds 
Ian Munoz, reeds 
Josh Lee, reeds 
Joe Block, piano 
Sam Harris, bass 
Maria Marmarou, drums

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