This event is in the past.It took place on January 17, 2026 at Frederick P. Rose Hall.




JLCO dives into Duke Ellington's Africa-inspired works—from the Afro-Brazilian grooves of Afro-Bossa to the Grammy-winning Togo Brava Suite—celebrating rhythms and themes rooted in the continent.
Big band jazz
Tribute concert
World music influence
Historic repertoire
Tips
🎓pre-concert lecture starts at 6:30 PM
🎵ticket stub gets you free late night session at Dizzy's
Duke in Africa The JLCO with Wynton Marsalis
Columbus Circle




JLCO dives into Duke Ellington's Africa-inspired works—from the Afro-Brazilian grooves of Afro-Bossa to the Grammy-winning Togo Brava Suite—celebrating rhythms and themes rooted in the continent.
Big band jazz
Tribute concert
World music influence
Historic repertoire
Tips
🎓pre-concert lecture starts at 6:30 PM
🎵ticket stub gets you free late night session at Dizzy's
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