A special concert by the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra, led by trumpeter and Grammy winner Wynton Marsalis, marking the end of his tenure as Artistic Director.
The Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra plays Powell Symphony Hall on Wednesday, March 10, 2027, at 7:30 PM. They're led by trumpeter and Grammy winner Wynton Marsalis, who also serves as the ensemble's artistic director. The concert is part of Powell Hall Presents, a series that showcases the hall's acoustics.
It's a big band in the truest sense: 15 virtuoso instrumentalists who tour the world with a repertoire that stretches from rare historic compositions to new commissions. On any given night, you'll hear works by jazz greats like Duke Ellington, Count Basie, Thelonious Monk, Mary Lou Williams, and Charles Mingus sitting alongside new music from a wide collection of acclaimed composers and arrangers. Marsalis describes the approach with a simple mantra: "all jazz is modern."
There's a bit more to this particular date than usual. The concert comes toward the end of the 2026-27 season, titled Come Home, which is the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra's 39th season and Marsalis' last as artistic director. He founded the organization in 1987, so this marks nearly 40 years at the helm. The night is billed as a special celebration of his impact on American music.
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If you're planning to go, the details are straightforward: Wednesday, March 10, 2027, at 7:30 PM at Powell Symphony Hall, 718 N Grand Blvd, St. Louis, MO.
