JLCO with Yuja Wang

JAZZ AT LINCOLN CENTER ORCHESTRA RESIDENCY

WORLD PREMIERE

A world exclusive collaboration between classical superstar pianist Yuja Wang and the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra.

Jazz inspired an explosion of piano virtuosity throughout the 20th century. Original masters such as Fats Waller, Bud Powell, and Bill Evans expanded the tradition of public acclaim for astonishing pianism established by 19th-century giants like Franz Liszt, Clara Schumann, and Anton Rubinstein.

In a historic first, Yuja Wang—today's most electrifying and fearless virtuoso—joins the peerless Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra (JLCO) to perform newly commissioned orchestral arrangements of some of the most virtuosic jazz piano solos of all time.

In the words of Wynton Marsalis, Artistic Director and founder of JLCO, "Wang brings her extraordinary artistry to a dazzling program that includes Erroll Garner's deeply grooving Autumn Leaves, Dave Brubeck's angular Blue Rondo à la Turk, Oscar Peterson's aptly titled L'Impossible, Thelonious Monk's lyrical Monk’s Mood, Bill Evans' graceful Waltz for Debby, and Art Tatum's breathtaking Tiger Rag—a work never performed because of its extraordinary technical demands."

With ten arrangers, the JLCO has invented a new approach to orchestrating jazz classics into the modern language. Selected by Wang and Marsalis, this collaboration promises to be an explosive, singular, and unforgettable concert.

An Edinburgh International Festival commission, this is a unique opportunity to experience star pianist Yuja Wang performing with these titans of jazz. 

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Wang has always been thrilling to watch

New York Times

Programme

For the full running order on the night, keep an eye on the surtitle screens above the stage. The day after the performance, you’ll find the full repertoire and order listed on this webpage.

Selection of works including: 

Full programme

Joseph Kosma Autumn Leaves (with Erroll Garner’s Piano Solo)

 Arranged by Sherman Irby

Dave Brubeck Blue Rondo a La Turk (with Dave Brubeck’s Piano Solo)

Arranged by Chris Crenshaw

Oscar Peterson L’Impossible (with Oscar Peterson’s Piano Solo)

Arranged by Alexa Tarantino

Thelonious Monk Monk’s Mood (with Thelonious Monk’s Piano Solo)

Arranged by Vincent Gardner

Bill Evans Waltz for Debby (with Bill Evan’s Piano Solo)

Arranged by Ted Nash

Traditional Tiger Rag (Art Tatum’s Piano Solo)

Arranged by Chris Crenshaw

Performers

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  • Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis
  • Yuja Wang
    Piano
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  • Wynton Marsalis
    Music Director, Trumpet
  • Ryan Kisor
    Trumpet
  • Kenny Rampton
    Trumpet
  • Marcus Printup
    Trumpet
  • Chris Crenshaw
    Trombone
  • Vincent Gardner
    Trombone
  • Elliot Mason
    Trombone
  • Sherman Irby
    Alto And Soprano Saxophones, Flute, Clarinet
  • Alexa Tarantino
    Alto And Soprano Saxophones, Flute, Clarinet
  • Chris Lewis
    Tenor And Soprano Saxophones, Clarinet, Bass Clarinet
  • Abdias Armenteros
    Tenor And Soprano Saxophones, Clarinet
  • Paul Nedzela
    Baritone And Soprano Saxophones, Clarinet, Bass Clarinet
  • Joe Block
    Piano
  • Carlos Henriquez
    Bass
  • Obed Calvaire
    Drums

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