Spiritual Sounds and The Jazz Age
Dive into Jazz History
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1h 48m
The Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis revisits two of its most acclaimed originals: Victor Goines' "Untamed Elegance" and Chris Crenshaw’s "God’s Trombones." Each of these suites highlights the ensemble’s boundless creativity, commitment to artistic vision, and the peerless musical range of its individual members.
The show begins with Untamed Elegance, a thoroughly modern trip to the wild and sophisticated Jazz Age of the 1920s. This upbeat, soulful, and characteristically swinging composition reminds us that even the earliest jazz styles are deep, living traditions that continue to inspire awe and delight.
Personnel
REEDS
Sherman Irby – alto & soprano saxophone, flute, piccolo, Bb clarinet
Dan Block – alto & tenor saxophones, flute, alto flute, piccolo, Bb clarinet
Victor Goines – tenor & soprano saxophone, Bb clarinet
Camille Thurman – tenor & soprano saxophone, Bb clarinet
Paul Nedzela – baritone & alto saxophone, bass clarinet
TRUMPETS
Ryan Kisor
Kenny Rampton
Marcus Printup
Wynton Marsalis
TROMBONES
Vincent Gardner
Elliot Mason
Chris Crenshaw
RHYTHM
Dan Nimmer – piano
Carlos Henriquez – bass
Willie Jones III – drums
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