| Ensemble | JLCO with Wynton Marsalis |
|---|---|
| Date | Sunday, January 28th, 2024 |
| Time | 5:00pm |
| Event Type | Concert |
| Project | Max Roach Centennial |
| Venue | Boston Symphony Hall |
| Address | 301 Massachusetts Ave |
| Location | Boston, MA, United States |
| Venue Phone | +1 888-266-1200 |
Wynton Marsalis and the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra pay tribute to one of the greats when they celebrate the centennial of drummer Max Roach. Roach, a pioneering legend and innovative master musician and bandleader, spanned a diverse range of styles and influenced generations to follow with his artistry and his commitment to activism.
Personnel
- Carlos Henriquez – bass
- Dan Nimmer – piano
- Obed Calvaire – drums, tambourine
- Ryan Kisor – trumpet
- Geoff Gallante – trumpet
- Marcus Printup – trumpet
- Chris Crenshaw – trombone
- Vincent Gardner – trombone
- Elliot Mason – trombone
- Chris Lewis – Tenor sax, alto sax, clarinet, flute
- Alexa Tarantino – alto sax
- Sherman Irby – alto sax, soprano sax, clarinet, flute
- Abdias Armenteros – tenor sax, soprano sax
- Paul Nedzela – baritone sax, bass clarinet
- Shenel Johns – vocals
Setlist
Set:
- Blues Waltz
- Garvey’s Ghost
- Freedom Day (with Shenel Johns)
- Lonesome Lover (with Shenel Johns)
- The Drum Also Waltzes (solo drums)
- Four-X
- Driva’ Man (with Shenel Johns)
- Another Valley
- Between Max and Ti-Roro