| Ensemble | Wynton Marsalis & Friends |
|---|---|
| Date | Wednesday, August 22nd, 2018 |
| Time | 11:30am |
| Event Type | Concert |
| Event Name | Louis Armstrong Stadium Dedication Ceremony |
| Venue | Louis Armstrong Stadium |
| Address | Flushing Meadows–Corona Park |
| Location | New York, NY, United States |
The Dedication Ceremony will feature Queens native John McEnroe, who won all four of his US Open men’s singles championships in the old Louis Armstrong Stadium. The event kicks off at 11:30 am and will include a special performance by internationally acclaimed musician, composer and bandleader Wynton Marsalis. A US Open Legends Match will immediately follow with John McEnroe, Patrick McEnroe, James Blake, and Michael Chang.
Personnel
- Vince Giordano – bass saxophone, tuba
- Sam Chess – trombone
- Alexa Tarantino – alto sax
- James Chirillo – guitar
- Ali Jackson – drums, tambourine
- Jon-Erik Kellso – trumpet
- Evan Christopher – clarinet
- Alvin Atkinson – drums
Setlist
- Second Line (Joe Avery’s Blues)
