Jazz at Lincoln Center salutes Black History Month with virtual Live from Dizzy’s Club performances and online educational programming designed to honor and celebrate African Americanswho have made significant cultural, artistic, and civic contributions to the world. Virtual live performances at Dizzy’s Club; A Closer Listen, Jazz at Lincoln Center’s livestream educational discussions; and Swing University courses will highlight the pioneering efforts of Black jazz musicians throughout history.
The lineup includes:
Live From Dizzy’s: The Brianna Thomas Band
Thursday, February 11, 2021 at 7:30 pm EST
Vocalist Brianna Thomas makes her return to Dizzy’s Club. Her performance will include music from her upcoming album Everybody Knows and love songs for Valentine’s Day.
Live From Dizzy’s: Paquito D’Rivera and Alex Brown
Thursday, February 18, 2021 at 7:30 pm EST
Like his mentor Dizzy Gillespie, virtuoso clarinetist and saxophonist D’Rivera possesses a deep commitment to the cultural exchange between jazz and Latin music. He’s also an 11-time GRAMMY® Award winner, NEA Jazz Master, and Carnegie Hall Lifetime Achievement Award recipient. This performance will celebrate the music Dizzy Gillespie, Chano Dominguez, Bebo Valdes, and Mario Bauza, all of whom were friends and colleagues of Paquito, and have left their contributions to American culture, jazz and much more.
Live From Dizzy’s: Ralph Peterson’s Triangular Album Release Raise Up Off Me, Featuring Special Guest Camille Thurman
Thursday, February 25, 2021, at 7:3 pm EST
Drummer Ralph Peterson was the last drummer selected for Art Blakey’s Jazz Messengers, and he has since worked with dozens of top jazz musicians throughout his career. This performance celebrates his new album–Raise Up Off Me– and features special guest Camille Thurman along with Zaccai Curtis on piano and Luques Curtis on bass. The title of the album is inspired by the book of the same title written by the great pianist Hampton Hawes. The title speaks to the current time for the communities that are facing injustice and inequality.
A Closer Listen—Hosted by Seton Hawkins and Yunie Mojica
Tuesdays and Thursdays at 12:00 pm EST
Jazz at Lincoln Center Education Faculty Yunie Mojica and Seton Hawkins discuss iconic Black artists throughout the month of February.
The Amazing Bud Powell Vol. 1 & 2, Tuesday, February 9, 2021
Thelonious Monk: Tenor Voices of Monk, Thursday, February 11, 2021
Nina Simone: To be Young, Gifted and Black, Tuesday, February 16, 2021
Digging for Weldon Irvine: Inside the Weldon Irvine Documentary & his Musical Influence, Thursday, February 18, 2021
Greatest Album You’ve Never Heard: The Max Roach 4 Plays Charlie Parker, with Special Guest Jerome Jennings & Evette Dorham, Tuesday, February 23, 2021
The Rise of Hugh Masekela, Thursday, February 23, 2021
Swing University: Winter Virtual Term, through April 10:
Swing University offers virtual classes for jazz fans, enthusiasts, and students of all backgrounds and levels. Thisterm is led by Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra members Kenny Rampton, Marcus Printup, Sherman Irby and Jazz at Lincoln Center historian, Seton Hawkins.
Mumbles: The Life and Music of Clark Terry, with Kenny Rampton and Seton Hawkins February 8, 15 and 22, 2021 at 7:00 pm EST
Milestones: The Music of Miles Davis, February 11, 18 and 25, 2021 at 7:00 pm EST
Out To Lunch: The Genius of Eric Dolphy, February 5, 12, and 19, 2021 at 7:00 pm EST
Billie’s Blues: The Life and Genius of Billie Holiday, February 22, March 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29, 2021 at 7:00 pm EST
WeBop Family Jazzy Party: A Virtual New Orleans Jazz Jam:
On-Demand February 9 – March 8, 2021
The WeBop Family Jazz Party returns for Mardi Gras. The whole family is invited on a virtual trip to the birthplace of jazz and will be able to experience the joyful sounds of the Crescent City from the comfort of your home. As the younger generation of jazz fans have unique schedules, this party will be available on demand.
For the full schedule and how to watch, visit jazz.org
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