The 48th season of Jack Kleinsinger’s Highlights in Jazz begins with the annual anniversary gala, and wraps up with an all-star jam. In between, shows will pay tribute to a pantheon of jazz legends, including this year’s featured honoree, pianist Roger Kellaway, and a show devoted to the music of Duke Ellington. The season kicks off Feb. 13, 2020, with the Highlights In Jazz 47th Anniversary Gala, featuring bassist Jay Leonhart, drummer Jimmy Cobb, pianist Tomoko Ohno, percussionist/drummer Memo Acevedo, violinist/mandolinist Aaron Weinstein and drummer Vito Lesczak. As is Kleiinsinger’s custom, the show will also feature unannounced special guests.
The full 48th year of Highlights in Jazz concerts:
Thursday, February 13, 2020 – 8 P.M.—Highlights In Jazz – 47th Anniversary Gala
Bassist Jay Leonhart
Drummer Jimmy Cobb
pianist Tomoko Ohno
Percussionist/drummer Memo Acevedo
Violinist/mandolinist Aaron Weinstein
Drummer Vito Lesczak
Thursday, March 19, 2020—Ellington Everlasting: Art Baron & The Duke’s Men
Trombonist Art Baron
Saxophonist/flutist/clarinetist Bill Easley
Drummer Bernard Purdie
Bassist Bill Crow
Pianist James Weidman
Saxophonist Mark Hynes
Special guest: Vocalist Ira Hawkins
Thursday, May 7, 2020—A Salute to Roger Kellaway
Pianist Roger Kellaway
Guitarist Russell Malone
Clarinetist/saxophonist Eddie Daniels
Guitarist Roni Ben-Hur
Bassist Jay Leonhart
Thursday, June 4, 2020—The Return of the Jam Session
Saxophonists Peter and Will Anderson
Pianist Ted Rosenthal
Guitarist Frank Vignola
Trombonist Wycliffe Gordon
Drummer Victor Lewis
Trumpeter Brian Lynch
Ticket prices are $50.00 and $45.00 (student rate). Tickets can be purchased in advance at the box office or by calling (212) 220-1460 or online at Tickets.Tribecapac.org
All Shows are at TRIBECA Performing Arts Center, Borough of Manhattan Community College, 199 Chambers Street, New York, NY
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