Wynton Marsalis Quintet
Jazz at Lincoln Center102 Columbus Circle, New York 10107
Wynton Marsalis brings his Quintet to Rose Theater for a program shaped around exploratory improvising and writing for two horns. Marsalis is joined by pianist Marcus Roberts, bassist Reginald Veal, and drummer Jason Marsalis; the tenor saxophone chair is still to be announced. The group’s repertoire reaches from Black Codes from the Underground to the Integrity Suite, with music built on rhythmic shifts and strettos, changing moods and keys, and a deep commitment to the dynamic power of swinging jazz.
New Orleans-born trumpeter Wynton Marsalis leads a band whose music Jazz at Lincoln Center describes as spontaneous, highly interactive, and serious fun. Its two-horn writing and quick-moving rhythmic ideas give the players room to respond closely to one another while keeping the compositions in motion. Reviewing the quintet, The Guardian called it a “remarkable hard-bop quintet who fizz and crackle and groove,” noting that its members “listen carefully” and that the solos unfold “like perfectly written narratives.”
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.