Commissioned by Jazz at Lincoln Center, Wynton Marsalis world premieres Abyssinian 200: A Celebration, a special mass to celebrate The Abyssinian Baptist Church's bicentennial.
Featuring the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra and the 100+ members of the Abyssinian Baptist Church Choir.
Rev. Dr. Calvin O. Butts III delivers a rousing sermon in this special concert event, which supremely melds jazz and gospel traditions.
Thursday, April 10
media call time 7:15 p.m.
performance time: 8:00 p.m.
Crews may shoot first 15 mns of performance
Frederick P. Rose Hall, Broadway at 60th St., New York, NY
Major underwriting support for this concert is provided by: The Rockefeller Foundation,
Gail and Alfred Engelberg, The Seedlings Foundation
Bank of America and Entergy Nuclear are the lead corporate sponsors of this event.
Jazz at Lincoln Center proudly acknowledges Agnes Varis for her leadership support of collaborations and commissions during the 2007-08 season.
For more information please visit www.jalc.org.
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