Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis
Presented with Columbus Jazz
The Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis returns to the Wex for an unforgettable night of swing, blues, and masterful musicianship.
Advance ticket sale begins for members April 30—join today!
Tickets available to the general public May 12
$115–45 members
$125–50 general public
$20 students
Doors open at 6:30 PM
Mershon Auditorium
Celebrated for their electrifying performances and deep commitment to honoring and expanding the jazz tradition, the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra will bring the sophistication of America’s quintessential art form to the Mershon stage. Under the visionary leadership of Wynton Marsalis, the orchestra will present a dynamic program that bridges classic repertoire and bold contemporary expression—an unforgettable night for devoted jazz fans and new listeners alike. This special event will take place during Marsalis’s final season as artistic director of Jazz at Lincoln Center and music director of the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra. (program approx. 90 mins.)
See the entire 2026–27 jazz series lineup.
Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra
Wynton Marsalis – Music director, trumpet
Ryan Kisor – Trumpet
Kenny Rampton – Trumpet
Marcus Printup – Trumpet
Vincent Gardner – Trombone
Chris Crenshaw – Trombone
Elliot Mason – Trombone
Sherman Irby – Alto and soprano saxophones, flute, clarinet
Alexa Tarantino – Alto and soprano saxophones, flute, clarinet
Chris Lewis – Tenor and soprano saxophones, clarinet, bass clarinet
Abdias Armenteros – Tenor and soprano saxophones, clarinet, the Zou Family Chair in Saxophone
Paul Nedzela – Baritone and soprano saxophones, clarinet, bass clarinet
Dan Nimmer – Piano, the Zou Family Chair in Piano
Carlos Henriquez – Bass, the Mandel Family Chair in Honor of Kathleen B. Mandel
Obed Calvaire – Drums