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New York, NY (October 20, 2025)— In November, Jazz at Lincoln Center invites audiences to experience the spiritual and rhythmic lineage that is at the heart of the organization’s Mother Africa season, with three powerful performances in Jazz at Lincoln Center’s Frederick P. Rose Hall, also known as The House of Swing.
The Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis tours select American cities including a residency at Lied Center of Kansas to premiere Wave the Wheat, a suite featuring commissioned works by each orchestra member.
From the percussive universe of Cyro Baptista at 75: A Banquet for the Spirits, through the blues infused pathways of Steve Miller, to the emergence of Negro spirituals in Journey Through Jazz: The Mighty Negro Spirituals, this trio of concerts bring to life the pulse of Africa through tradition, innovation, and transcendence.
Throughout the month, listeners will experience how the cadences of drum, voice, call-and-response, and spiritual resolve became foundational to the evolution of jazz.
Cyro Baptista at 75: A Banquet for the Spirits (Nov. 7-8) and Steve Miller (Nov. 14-15) take place at Jazz at Lincoln Center’s Rose Theater at 7:30 p.m. ET and Journey Through Jazz: The Mighty Negro Spirituals takes place in the Appel Room on Nov. 21 at 7:00 and 9:00 p.m. and on Nov. 22 at 4:30 and 7:00 p.m.
Cyro Baptista at 75: A Banquet for the Spirits
On Nov. 7-8, São Paulo-born percussion wizard Cyro Baptista, returns to the Rose Theater stage for his 75th birthday celebration alongside special guests from across his renowned career including Trey Anastasio of Phish (Nov. 7 only), vocalist Cassandra Wilson (Nov. 8 only), Hassan Hakmoun, Shanir Ezra Blumenkranz, Jason Fratticelli, John Lee, Felipe Hostins, Carlos Eduardo da Costa, Zé Luis, John Altieri, Junior Karegato, Scott Kettner, Brian Marsella (Nov. 8 only) and dancers Max Pollak and Chikako Iwahori.
Baptista says, “To commemorate my 75th at Jazz at Lincoln Center, in the company of dear friends and extraordinary musicians, is more than a birthday – it is a celebration of the life that the music has given me”.
This performance event celebrates Baptista’s legacy and showcases his lifelong commitment to blending Brazilian rhythms with global music traditions. The star-studded lineup will also perform some of his greatest hits, which may include “Anarrie,” “Chama,” “Forro For All,” and “Parar de Fumar”.
For more information and to purchase tickets, visit jazz.org/cyro
For livestream information (Nov. 7 only), visit jazzlive.com
Steve Miller
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Songwriters Hall of Fame icon Steve Miller returns to Jazz at Lincoln Center for a premiere performance honoring saxophonist Eddie Harris and drummer Chico Hamilton, vanguards of jazz and blues. Joined by Zydeco phenom Lil’ Nathan and the Zydeco Big Timers, Miller anchors this special concert event at Jazz at Lincoln Center’s Rose Theater on Nov. 14–15, 2025.
Miller’s signature blues-rock guitar style will be complemented by an all-star band, featuring keyboardist Shelly Berg, guitarist Brian Nova, bassist Russell Hall, saxophonists Craig Handy, Lauren Sevian, and Patrick Bartley, drummer Herlin Riley, and trumpeter Michael Rodriguez.
For more information and to purchase tickets, visit jazz.org/stevemiller
For livestream information (Nov. 15 only), visit jazzlive.com.
Journey Through Jazz
Now in its fifth year, the acclaimed Journey Through Jazz series continues on Nov. 21–22 with The Mighty Negro Spirituals, a powerful musical exploration led by Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra trumpeter Marcus Printup. This season’s program delves into the profound impact of Negro spirituals including songs born from the lived experiences of enslaved Africans in America and their foundational role in the evolution of jazz and gospel music. Rooted in faith, resilience, and the yearning for freedom, these spirituals often carried coded messages of escape and deliverance. Their distinctive musical characteristics comprised of call-and-response structures, pentatonic scales, and complex rhythmic patterns became cornerstones of the jazz and gospel traditions that followed.
Music director Marcus Printup, who grew up immersed in the gospel music of his church in Conyers, Georgia, brings a personal connection to this rich musical heritage. His unique perspective will guide audiences on an immersive journey that celebrates the enduring legacy of spirituals and their profound influence on the evolution of American music.
For more information and to purchase tickets, visit jazz.org/journey
For livestream information (Nov. 21 only), visit jazzlive.com
*This program is presented as part of the Lynne and Richard Pasculano Jazz Series.
Rose Theater and the Appel Room are located in Frederick P. Rose Hall, home of Jazz at Lincoln Center, at Broadway at 60th St. in New York, New York. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit jazz.org.
A pre-concert discussion led by Seton Hawkins, JALC’s Director of Public Programs, will take place at 6:30 p.m. in the Agnes Varis and Karl Leichtman Studio at Frederick P. Rose Hall before each Rose Theater performance.
Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis Fall U.S. Tour
Nov. 1
Orchestra Hall
Minneapolis, MN
Nov. 2
Lied Center for Performing Arts
Lincoln, NE
Nov. 6
Lied Center of Kansas
Lawrence, KS
Nov. 9
The McKnight Center for the Performing Arts
Stillwater, OK
Nov. 10
Baum Walker Hall at Walton Arts Center
Fayetteville, AR
Nov. 12
Meyerson Symphony Center
Dallas, TX
Nov. 13
Waco Hall
Waco, TX
Nov. 14
The Grand 1894 Opera House
Galveston, TX
Nov. 15
Hogg Memorial Auditorium
Austin, TX
Nov. 16
The Hobby Center for the Performing Arts
Houston, TX
Jazz at Lincoln Center’s 38th season, Mother Africa, delves into the creative spirit that unites African and American musical traditions, and runs from July 24, 2025 to June 20, 2026. The organization’s 2025-26 season includes 19 unique weekends of Jazz at Lincoln Center concerts in the 1233-seat Rose Theater, nine concerts in the 467-seat Appel Room, and more than 350 nights of music at Dizzy’s Club, in addition to webcast performances and in-person and virtual education programs. The 2025-26 season also features tour dates worldwide by the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis, an ensemble of 15 virtuoso instrumentalists, unique soloists, composers, arrangers, and educators whose mandate is to coalesce and animate an unprecedented variety of styles and genres, in collaboration with noted guest artists and appearances by major figures in jazz and its related genres.
Ticket Information
Ticket prices for Rose Theater are $30 and up dependent upon seating section, except as noted below:
Jazz for Young People® tickets in Rose Theater are $10, $20, and $25.
Ticket prices for The Appel Room are $55 and up, dependent on seating section for the 7:00 p.m. and 2:00 p.m. sets, and $45 and up, depending upon seating section for the 9:00 p.m. set on Saturday.
Please note that a $5.00 Jazz at Lincoln Center Facility Fee applies to ALL ticket purchases, with the exception of $10 Hot Seats. A $7 handling fee also applies when purchasing tickets from CenterCharge or when purchasing tickets online via jazz.org.
All single tickets for The Appel Room and Rose Theater can be purchased through jazz.org 24 hours a day or through CenterCharge at 212-721-6500, open daily from 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Tickets can also be purchased at the Jazz at Lincoln Center Box Office, located on Broadway at 60th Street, Ground Floor.
Jazz at Lincoln Center Box Office hours are:
Tuesday-Sunday: 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Monday: Closed
