Journey Through Jazz: The Great American Songbook The Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra
Jazz at Lincoln Center102 Columbus Circle, New York 10107
Jazz at Lincoln Center presents Journey Through Jazz: The Great American Songbook with the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra. The orchestra is the billed formation for this evening, and the program’s title places the Great American Songbook at the heart of the night. No individual performers or guests are listed for the concert. It takes place at Frederick P. Rose Hall, Jazz at Lincoln Center’s purpose-built home for jazz in Manhattan.
The Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra is identified here through its connection to Jazz at Lincoln Center and Frederick P. Rose Hall, a venue with spaces for both large orchestral concerts and close-up performances. Rose Hall includes the grand Rose Theater, the Appel Room, which looks out over Central Park, and Dizzy’s Club. The building was designed specifically for jazz, with acoustics intended to carry performances clearly throughout its rooms. This appearance puts the orchestra in a hall dedicated to jazz’s history and its continuing evolution.
Frederick P. Rose Hall is a striking venue designed specifically for jazz, featuring three distinct performance spaces including the grand Rose Theater, the panoramic Appel Room with views of Central Park, and the intimate Dizzy's Club where you can enjoy live jazz alongside dining. The hall offers a blend of concert experiences from large orchestral performances to close-up sets, with ticketed shows that benefit from advance purchase. The venue balances attentive listening with a social vibe, supported by a full bar and dining options in Dizzy's Club. Its modern architecture and spacious atrium create a sense of openness, while the acoustics ensure clarity from front to back. An evening here promises world-class musicianship in a setting that honors jazz's rich history and ongoing evolution.