Trumpeter and bandleader Summer Camargo leads the Essentially Ellington Alumni Big Band in a high-energy celebration of the enduring legacy of Jazz at Lincoln Center’s renowned Essentially Ellington program. Featuring standout alumni from across generations, the evening brings together swinging big band classics, soulful ballads, and fresh original music performed by many of today’s rising jazz voices.

PERSONNEL
Summer Camargo, music director, trumpet
Nathaniel Williford, trumpet
Miles Keingstein, trumpet
Kellin Hanas, trumpet
James Zollar, trumpet
Nick Mesler, trombone
Jacob Melsha, trombone
Jen Wharton, trombone
Jen Krupa, bass trombone
Adam Stein, reeds
Sam Chung, reeds
Dan Block, reeds
Chris Ferrrari, reeds
Josh Lee, reeds
Helen Sung, piano
John Murray, bass
Jeff Tain Watts, drums
Imani Rousselle, guest vocals