A Celebration of Jazz Piano

A Celebration of Jazz Piano at Lincoln Center, NYC

March 7-8 – Monty Alexander –
The Allen Room
March 19 – Marian McPartland’s 90th Birthday Celebration – Dizzy’s Club Coca-Cola
March 27-29 – Dave Brubeck/Ramsey Lewis – Rose Theater
March 28-29 – Marcus Roberts, Jonathan Batiste, Aaron Diehl – The Allen Room
March 25-30 – Music of Henry Mancini –
Dizzy’s Club Coca-Cola

WHO/WHAT:
Jamaican jazz pianist Monty Alexander brings together an ensemble of musicians from neighboring islands and cultures to celebrate the intersection of Caribbean music with jazz. The first half of the program will focus on Trinidadian calypso, while the second half of the program highlights Jamaican mento. Time Warner is the lead New York Sponsor of this performance.

*** Come early for food and beverage samplings of the Caribbean and live music performances in the Atrium at 7:00pm.***

WHEN:
March 7 & 8, 2008, 7:30pm & 9:30pm

WHERE:
The Allen Room, Frederick P. Rose Hall, home of Jazz at Lincoln Center, on Broadway at 60th St., New York City.

HOW:
Tickets at $60 are available at the Jazz at Lincoln Center Box Office on Broadway at 60th St., by calling CenterCharge at (212) 721-6500 or via www.jalc.org.

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WHO/WHAT:
Marian McPartland 90th Birthday Celebration w/ Regina Carter, Karrin Allyson, Jeremy Pelt, Jason Moran, Bill Charlap and other Special Guests.

WHEN:
Wednesday – March 19 – One Night Only – 7:30pm & 9:30pm

WHERE:
Dizzy’s Club Coca-Cola, 5th floor, Frederick P. Rose Hall, home of Jazz at Lincoln Center, on Broadway at 60th Street, New York City.

HOW:
Cover charge for Marian McPartland is $30. The food and beverage minimum is in effect for both sets: $10 at the tables, $5 at the bar. For reservations, call (212) 258-9595 or visit www.jalc.org.

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WHO/WHAT:
World-renowned pianists Dave Brubeck and Ramsey Lewis, each accompanied by his own group, are featured on two separate halves of one inspiring and captivating show. This is Mr. Lewis’ first appearance at Jazz at Lincoln Center. This concert is dedicated to the memory of Joyce Wein.

WHEN:
March 27, 28, & 29, 2008, 8pm

WHERE:
Rose Theater, Frederick P. Rose Hall, home of Jazz at Lincoln Center, on Broadway at 60th Street, New York City.

HOW:
Tickets at $30, $50, $75, $95, $120 and are available at the Jazz at Lincoln Center Box Office on Broadway at 60th Street, by calling CenterCharge at (212) 721-6500 or via www.jalc.org.

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WHO/WHAT:
Rags, Strides and Stomps: Jazz at Lincoln Center celebrates solo piano and the generations thereof featuring Marcus Roberts – a “genius of modern piano” – and Jonathan Batiste and Aaron Diehl, two rising stars. This concert highlights the stride piano and includes works by James P. Johnson, Willie “The Lion” Smith and Fats Waller.

This concert is made possible with a gift from Burwell and Chip Schorr. Entergy Nuclear is the corporate sponsor of this performance.

WHEN:
March 28 & 29, 2008, 7:30pm & 9:30pm

WHERE:
The Allen Room, Frederick P. Rose Hall, home of Jazz at Lincoln Center, on Broadway at 60th Street, New York City.

HOW:
Tickets at $60 are available at the Jazz at Lincoln Center Box Office on Broadway at 60th Street, by calling CenterCharge at (212) 721-6500 or via www.jalc.org.

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WHO/WHAT:
Moment To Moment: The Music of Henry Mancini w/ Joe Locke, Geoffrey Keezer, George Mraz & Clarence Penn – and featuring vocalist Kenny Washington.

WHEN:
Tuesday-Sunday, March 25-30
Headliners: 7:30 & 9:30pm, additional 11:30pm set Friday & Saturday
AFTER HOURS: 11:00pm Tuesday-Thursday; 12:45am Friday & Saturday
UPSTARTS! Mondays: 7:30 & 9:30pm

WHERE:
Dizzy’s Club Coca-Cola, 5th floor, Frederick P. Rose Hall, home of Jazz at Lincoln Center, on Broadway at 60th Street, New York City.

HOW:
Cover charge for weekly headliners is $30-$35 Tuesday-Sunday, except Saturdays are $35. Monday UPSTARTS! cover is $20. After Hours is $10. Student rates are: $15-headliners, $10-UPSTARTS! and $5-After Hours. The food and beverage minimum is in effect for all sets: $10 at the tables, $5 at the bar. Call (212) 258-9595 or visit