JOHN MEDESKI & BILLY MARTIN WITH SPECIAL GUESTS
John Medeski, Billy Martin
Jazz at Lincoln Center102 Columbus Circle, New York 10107
John Medeski and Billy Martin lead a billed collaboration with special guests as part of the 2027 Unity Jazz Festival at Jazz at Lincoln Center. Their appearance is one of two unique performances the pair will give during the festival’s January 15 and 16 run. The event unfolds across Frederick P. Rose Hall, with more than 20 acclaimed acts and emerging artists programmed on five stages over the two days. The full lineup and performance schedule have yet to be announced, so the guests joining Medeski and Martin for this set remain unspecified.
Medeski and Martin are named among the festival’s headliners, sharing that billing with Weedie Braimah and the Hands of Time, featuring Stokley of Mint Condition, and Arturo O’Farrill and the Afro Latin Jazz Orchestra. Beyond the headline announcement, the available information does not provide biographical detail about Medeski and Martin, their musical history, or the personnel and repertoire for this collaboration. What is clear is the format: two musicians appearing together with additional guests, in a festival designed to bring artists from different generations and cultures into the same weekend program.
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.