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Date

Monday, Feb 16, 2026 7:00PM

Name

Future of Jazz Orchestra

Description

Big band energy takes the lead as pianist, composer, and frequent JLCO arranger Joe Block brings a deeply collaborative project to life with the Future of Jazz Orchestra, performing original music shaped by years of shared history. Featuring longtime collaboratorshe’s worked with for over a decade, the set unfolds with trust, drive, and intention, offering a rich large-ensemble take on Block’s bold writing, including selections from his upcoming album There Is Always Hope on Blue Engine Records.

PERFORMANCE LINEUP

Joe Block, music director, piano 
Nathaniel Williford, trumpet 
Anthony Hervey, trumpet 
Mejedi Owusu, trumpet 
Noah Halpern, trumpet 
Jacob Melsha, trombone 
Dave Mosko, trombone 
Rashaan Salaam, trombone 
Jarien Jamanila, alto saxophone, soprano sax, alto flute, flute 
Adam Stein, alto saxophone, flute 
Aidan McKeon, tenor saxophone, flute, clarinet 
Dylan Band, tenor saxophone, soprano saxophone, flute 
Josh Lee, baritone saxophone, bass clarinet 
Sam Harris, bass 
Domo Branch, drums

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For concerts in Rose Theater and the Appel Room, call CenterCharge at (212) 721-6500 for current availability.