Ellington’s Greatest Masterpiece: Black, Brown and Beige The Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra

Friday, July 24, 2026•7:30 PM

This special summer concert features the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra (JLCO) performing Duke Ellington’s pioneering 1943 masterpiece Black, Brown and Beige, with music direction by trombonist Chris Crenshaw. Vocalist Ekep Nkwelle and violinist Eli Bishop join as special guests.

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View event at jazz.org

About Frederick P. Rose Hall

The hall serves as a centerpiece for the Lincoln Center complex and is named after Frederick P. Rose, a significant figure in the arts-related philanthropic community. It is designed to host a wide range of large-scale musical and theatrical productions.story_potoo