For Immediate Release: October 31, 2013
DIZZY’S CLUB Coca-Cola
December 2013 Lineup Announced
New York, NY (October 31, 2013) – This December, Dizzy’s Club Coca-Cola features a full lineup of performances, including holiday shows by the Ted Rosenthal Trio, vocalists Michael Mwenso, Brianna Thomas and Charenee Wade, as well as Duduka da Fonseca & Helio Alves. Several artists make their Dizzy’s Club Coca-Cola debut, including Gabriel Alegria Afro-Peruvian Jazz Sextet, the Bria Skonberg Quartet, and the Kate Davis Trio. Bobby Watson and Horizon take residence to celebrate three decades of music.
Last but not least, Dizzy’s Club Coca-Cola ends the year on a high note with an unprecedented residency by the legendary Wynton Marsalis Septet from December 26 – 31, including two special performances on New Year’s Eve. Select Dizzy’s Club Coca-Cola performances will also be available via live web stream. Click here for the schedule and more information on Jazz at Lincoln Center’s live webcasts.
Schedule and Artist Lineup
Sunday, December 1
Wycliffe Gordon & Friends
The Music of Duke, Dizzy, and the Dorseys
For the second year in a row, Wycliffe Gordon has been voted “Best Trombone” in the Annual Downbeat Critics Poll. He returns to Dizzy’s Club Coca-Cola to play the music of Duke Ellington, Dizzy Gillespie, Tommy Dorsey, and Jimmy Dorsey.
Cover Charge: $40
Student Cover: $25
Monday, December 2
MONDAY NIGHTS WITH WBGO hosted by Rhonda Hamilton*
Gabriel Alegria Afro-Peruvian Jazz Sextet
One of the most influential figures on the current jazz scene in Perú, Gabriel Alegria brings the Afro-Peruvian Jazz Sextet to Dizzy’s Club Coca-Cola, combining jazz as it developed in the U.S. with the black music of coastal Perú.
Cover Charge: $30
Student Cover: $15
*The 7:30pm set only will be featured on MONDAY NIGHTS WITH WBGO.
Tuesday, December 3
Ted Rosenthal Trio Holiday Show
Pianist Ted Rosenthal celebrates the release of Wonderland, a new CD of holiday music. He is joined by Noriko Ueda on bass and Tim Horner on drums.
Cover Charge: $30
Student Cover: $15
Wednesday, December 4
Michael Mwenso, Brianna Thomas, and Charenee Wade Holiday Show
On the heels of their highly successful show at Dizzy’s Club Coca-Cola during the 2013 Generations in Jazz festival, these three outstanding vocalists return with holiday cheer.
Cover Charge: $30
Student Cover: $15
Thursday, December 5
Bria Skonberg Quartet
Kate Davis Trio
Double Bill
Hot jazz trumpeter and vocalist Bria Skonberg, recently included in Downbeat‘s 61st Annual Critics Poll as a “Rising Star” on trumpet, makes her Dizzy’s Club Coca-Cola debut in a double bill with the 2013 “Rising Star” in the Sarah Vaughan International Jazz Vocal Competition Kate Davis and her trio.
Cover Charge: $30
Student Cover: $15
Friday – Sunday, December 6 – 8
Anat Cohen Quartet
The Israeli-born, New York-based clarinetist and saxophonist, who The Washington Post calls “one of the brightest, most original young instrumentalists in jazz”, leads a jamming quartet featuring Jason Lindner on piano, Joe Martin on bass, and Daniel Freedman on drums.
Cover Charge: Friday: $40, Saturday: $45; Sunday: $35
Student Cover: Friday and Sunday: $20; Saturday: $25
Monday, December 9
New York Youth Symphony’s Jazz Band
The 17-member brass-wind-and-percussion ensemble presents a centennial tribute to Woody Herman with tunes including Woodchopper’s Ball, Early Autumn, and Four Brothers. Trombonist John Fedchock joins the band at this concert.
Cover Charge: Saturday: $35
Student Cover: Saturday: $15
Tuesday, December 10
Yosvany Terry and the New School West African Heritage Ensemble
Yosvany Terry leads this ensemble of New School Jazz students which will explore the rich musical heritage of West Africa and the West African diaspora in the Americas. The repertoire includes traditional music from the diaspora as well as original compositions by contemporary composers.
Cover Charge: Saturday: $30
Student Cover: Saturday: $15
Wednesday, December 11
Juilliard Jazz Ensemble
Cover Charge: Saturday: $25
Student Cover: Saturday: $15
Thursday – Sunday, December 12 – 15
Bobby Watson and Horizon
Now celebrating their 30th Anniversary, hard bop masters Bobby Watson and Victor Lewis have reunited and are joined by trumpeter Terell Stafford, bassist Essiet Essiet, and pianist Edward Simon.
Cover Charge: Friday and Sunday: $40; Saturday: $45
Student Cover: Friday and Sunday: $20; Saturday: $25
Monday, December 16
Jazz at Lincoln Center Youth Orchestra
Cover Charge: $25
Student Cover: $10
Tuesday – Wednesday, December 17 – 18
Eli Yamin Trio featuring Evan Christopher
with special guest vocalist Catherine Russell
Cover Charge: $35
Student Cover: $15
Thursday – Monday , December 19 – 23
Duduka da Fonseca & Helio Alves
Jazz Samba Christmas
With special guest Maucha Adnet, vocals; plus Anat Cohen, clarinet; Hans Glawischnig, bass; da Fonseca, drums; Alves, piano; and Mike Moreno, guitar.
Cover Charge: Thursday – Friday and Sunday – Monday, $40; Saturday $45
Student Cover: $25
CLOSED
Tuesday and Wednesday, December 24 – 25
Thursday – Tuesday, December 26 – 31
Wynton Marsalis Septet
The Wynton Marsalis Septet features the best of the best, with each legendary member a true leader on his instrument. Led by nine-time GRAMMY® Award and Pulitzer Prize winner Wynton Marsalis, the group’s repertoire includes originals from Marsalis and his band mates, as well as a diverse selection of favorites from throughout jazz history.
Featuring: Marsalis, trumpet; Wessell “Warmdaddy” Anderson, alto saxophone; Wycliffe Gordon, trombone; Victor Goines, clarinet; Eric Reed, piano; Reginald Veal, bass; and Herlin Riley, drums.
MasterCard presale for the Wynton Marsalis Septet begins November 11 at 10am; public sale begins November 18 at 10am.
Cover Charge: Thursday – Monday, $125
Cover includes $90 tax deducitible contribution in support of Jazz at Lincoln Center’s mission and programs.
Cover Charge: Tuesday (New Year’s Eve), Early Set, $375; Late Set, $550
Early set price includes music charge, prix fixe meal, and party favors; doors open at 5:30pm, music begins at 7:00pm and ends at 9:30pm. Late set price includes music charge, prix fixe meal, champagne toast, and party favors; doors open at 10pm and music begins at 11pm.
WHERE:
Dizzy’s Club Coca-Cola, 5th floor, Frederick P. Rose Hall, Home of Jazz at Lincoln Center, on Broadway at 60th Street, New York City.
HOW:
Call (212) 258-9595 or visit www.jazz.org/dizzys.
Prices vary. Dinner served nightly.
General Admission: $20-$45 (unless noted otherwise);
Students: $5-$25 with valid student ID (selected sets only);
Late Night Session: $5-$20.
Minimum of $10 applies to all.
WHEN:
Headliner sets are 7:30pm, 9:30pm (unless noted otherwise)
Late Night Session
Scheduled at 11:30 every Tuesday through Saturday, Late Night Session features some of jazz’s most talented up and coming artists, with a special invited jam session. Hosted by vocalist Michael Mwenso, on Thursday and Saturday nights only.
SPECIAL OFFERS:
Dizzy’s Club Coca-Cola continues the Hot Fives Special — $5 cover and $5 menu — during the Late Night Session sets on Tuesdays and Wednesdays — a great way for patrons to hear some of the most talented young jazz performers while enjoying spectacular views of Manhattan.
Exclusive MasterCard® Offers:
Use your MasterCard card to receive 10% off your total bill for any set at Dizzy’s Club Coca-Cola.
Does not include merchandise or CDs. Cannot be combined with other offers.
Visit MasterCard’s Priceless NY (priceless.com/ny) for more Priceless NY offers, including Date Night at Dizzy’s. All offers subject to change.
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