| Ensemble | JLCO with Wynton Marsalis |
|---|---|
| Date | Thursday, December 1st, 2016 |
| Time | 7:30pm |
| Event Type | Concert |
| Tour | Big Band Holidays Tour 2016 |
| Project | Big Band Holidays |
| Venue | Arvest Bank Theatre at The Midland |
| Address | 1228 Main St |
| Location | Kansas City, MO, United States |
| Venue Phone | +1 816-283-9900 |
This famous ensemble has been a Series favorite since its 1999 Kansas City debut, and its Big Band Holidays concert will be another first for KC. The Orchestra led by trumpeter Wynton Marsalis constitutes 15 of today’s finest jazz players and will be joined by vocalist Catherine Russell.
Personnel
- Ali Jackson – drums, tambourine
- Dan Nimmer – piano
- James Chirillo – guitar
- Carlos Henriquez – bass
- Marcus Printup – trumpet
- Greg Gisbert – trumpet
- Kenny Rampton – trumpet
- Elliot Mason – trombone
- Vincent Gardner – trombone
- Chris Crenshaw – trombone
- Dan Block – tenor sax, clarinet, bass clarinet
- Ted Nash – alto sax, soprano sax, clarinet, flute, piccolo
- Sherman Irby – alto sax, soprano sax, clarinet, flute
- Walter Blanding – tenor sax, soprano sax, clarinet
- Paul Nedzela – baritone sax, bass clarinet
- Catherine Russell – vocals
Setlist
Set I:
- Here Comes Santa Claus
- Rise Up, Shepherd, And Follow
- What Will Santa Claus Say? (With Catherine Russell, Vocals)
- Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas (with Catherine Russell, Vocals)
- Brazilian Sleigh Bells
- Merry Christmas Baby (with Catherine Russell, Vocals)
- Jingle Bells
Set II:
- Frosty The Snowman
- Let It Snow! (with Catherine Russell, Vocals)
- No Room At The Inn (with Catherine Russell, Vocals)
- Snowfall
- Silver Bells (with Catherine Russell, Vocals)
- Wonderful Christmastime
