The Legacy of Melba Liston: A Centennial Celebration
The Legacy of Melba Liston: A Centennial Celebration is performing at Jazz at Lincoln Center on Thursday, January 15 at 9:00pm.
Event Info
Time: Thursday, Jan 15 9:00 PM
Venue: Jazz at Lincoln Center
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Trombonist Mariel Bildsten and her sextet celebrate the centennial of trailblazing composer, arranger, and trombone virtuoso Melba Liston with a vibrant, joy-filled tribute. The evening features Liston’s own compositions and arrangements, along with music from her legendary collaborations with Dexter Gordon, Dizzy Gillespie, Randy Weston, and Elvin Jones. With special guests joining throughout the night, Bildsten and her band honor Liston’s visionary artistry and enduring legacy in swinging, heartfelt style.
PERFORMANCE LINEUP
Mariel Bildsten, trombone and music director
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