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Date
Thursday, Jan 15, 2026 9:00PM
Name
The Legacy of Melba Liston: A Centennial Celebration
Description
Trombonist Mariel Bildsten and her sextet celebrate the centennial of trailblazing composer, arranger, and trombone virtuoso Melba Liston with a vibrant, joy-filled tribute. The evening features Liston’s own compositions and arrangements, along with music from her legendary collaborations with Dexter Gordon, Dizzy Gillespie, Randy Weston, and Elvin Jones. With special guests joining throughout the night, Bildsten and her band honor Liston’s visionary artistry and enduring legacy in swinging, heartfelt style.
PERFORMANCE LINEUP
Mariel Bildsten, trombone, music director
Frank Lacy, trombone, special guest
Nanami Haruta, trombone, special guest
Bruce Harris, trumpet
Stacy Dillard, tenor saxophone
Miki Yamanaka, piano
Marty Jaffe, bass
Charles Goold, drums
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