New Orleans Songbook: A Jazz at Lincoln Center PRESENTS Production

Name: New Orleans Songbook: A Jazz at Lincoln Center PRESENTS Production
Start: 2025-02-25T19:30:00-05:00
Location: Clemens Center

Schedule

Tue, 25 Feb, 2025 at 07:30 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

Clemens Center | Elmira, NY

Clemens Center and Corning Civic Music Association present
New Orleans Songbook
A Jazz at Lincoln Center PRESENTS Production
Tuesday, February 25, 2025 at 7:30pm
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Tickets: $55/$45/$35/$25
Processing and facility maintenance fees apply.
Group Rates available for 10 or more please inquire.
For tickets and more information, call or visit the Clemens Center Box Office at 607-734-8191 or 800-724-0159 Monday-Friday 11:30am to 5:30pm, or visit ClemensCenter.org.
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A Jazz at Lincoln Center PRESENTS Production
featuring Luther S. Allison, Milton Suggs, and Quiana Lynell
Jazz at Lincoln Center PRESENTS brings the soul of New Orleans and the spirit of Mardi Gras to this amazing evening, celebrating the composers and inspired songs of the Crescent City, the historic epicenter of jazz. From Jelly Roll Morton and Louis Armstrong to Ellis Marsalis and James Black, New Orleans has long been an apex of innovation and inspiration. With world-class musicians and infectious energy, New Orleans Songbook immerses audiences in the captivating and timeless spirit of this vibrant city.
For over three decades, Jazz at Lincoln Center has been a leading advocate for jazz, culture, and arts education globally. Under the direction of Wynton Marsalis, Jazz at Lincoln Center has brought the art form of jazz from the heart of New York City to over 446 cities in more than 40 countries.
The JAZZ AT LINCOLN CENTER PRESENTS touring initiative provides an affordable opportunity to present great jazz programming, featuring up-and-coming musicians who have been identified as rising stars by JALC. The initiative also allows for expansion of the mission of JALC “to entertain, enrich and expand a global community for jazz through performance, education, and advocacy.”
Approximately 150,000 students participate in Jazz at Lincoln Center’s education programs each year. Let Freedom Swing, from the renowned education department at JALC is being offered in conjunction with the tour. Please see more here: Jazz.org/let-freedom-swing
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Running Time: 90 minutes, no intermission
Age Recommendation: All Ages
Dates/times/programs are subject to change.