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Onstage company

Documented collaborators

The Lincoln Center Orchestra (JLCO) is a 15‑member residence ensemble at Lincoln Center, guided by music director Wynton Marsalis since 1991. Renowned for expansive jazz repertoire, dynamic collaborations, and a commitment to education, JLCO has become a cornerstone of contemporary jazz on the world stage.

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Documented collaborators

With a rich history that includes backing Wynton Marsalis on Blood on the Fields—the work that won the 1997 Pulitzer Prize for Music—the JLCO has long blended performance excellence with a mission to expand appreciation for jazz. Since 1999, the orchestra has hosted and contributed to the Essentially Ellington competition and recordings, a pivotal program in jazz education and discovery of new talent.

The live experience

What reaches the room

Explore JLCO's discography, recent releases on Blue Engine Records, and a robust tour schedule that brings their signature sound to venues and festivals across the globe. Whether you’re a longtime fan or new to the band, secure your seats to experience the artistry of this landmark ensemble.

The live experience

What reaches the room

For the latest updates, follow Jazz at Lincoln Center’s official channels: Twitter (https://twitter.com/jazzdotorg), YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/jazzdotorg), and the official JLCO page for tour information.

Onstage company

Documented collaborators

JLCO continues to push the boundaries of jazz with ambitious concert programs, collaborations with guest artists, and community-focused education initiatives. Look for 2025 highlights including the release of Essentially Ellington: The JLCO Recordings, 1999-2025 on Blue Engine Records, a busy Africa tour in September–October 2025, Rose Theater performances, and international festival appearances. Each performance showcases the ensemble’s precision, warmth, and storytelling that fans expect from a Lincoln Center institution.

The essentials

Quick Facts About Lincoln Center Orchestra

  • JLCO is a 15-member residence orchestra at Lincoln Center, with Wynton Marsalis as music director since 1991; it tours worldwide and often collaborates with guest artists.
  • Pulitzer Prize: The JLCO backed Wynton Marsalis on Blood on the Fields, which won the 1997 Pulitzer Prize for Music.
  • Essentially Ellington: Since 1999, JLCO has hosted the Essentially Ellington competition and recordings, a cornerstone of jazz education.
  • Discography: Since 2015, most JLCO releases have appeared on Blue Engine Records, the in-house imprint.
  • 2025 highlights include the release of Essentially Ellington: The JLCO Recordings, 1999-2025 on Blue Engine and a busy tour schedule (Africa in Sept–Oct 2025, plus Rose Theater performances and international festival appearances).
  • Social media: Jazz at Lincoln Center maintains an active online presence (Twitter/@jazzdotorg; YouTube channel; official website with tour updates).

The records

Lincoln Center Orchestra Discography

  • Essentially Ellington: The JLCO Recordings, 1999-2025
    2025 · Blue Engine Records
  • Freedom, Justice, and Hope
    2024 · Blue Engine Records
  • The Shanghai Suite
    2024 · Blue Engine Records
  • The Music of Max Roach
    2024 · Blue Engine Records
  • The Jungle (Symphony No. 4)
    2023 · Blue Engine Records
  • Wynton Marsalis Plays Louis Armstrong's Hot Fives and Sevens
    2023 · Blue Engine Records
  • Big Band Holidays III
    2023 · Blue Engine Records
  • The Democracy! Suite
    2021 · Blue Engine Records
  • A Swingin' Sesame Street Celebration
    2020 · Blue Engine Records
  • The Fifties: A Prism
    2020 · Blue Engine Records
  • Rock Chalk Suite
    2020 · Blue Engine Records
  • Black, Brown & Beige
    2020 · Blue Engine Records
  • The Music of Wayne Shorter
    2020 · Blue Engine Records
  • The Abyssinian Mass
    2016 · Jazz at Lincoln Center / Blue Engine
  • Handful of Keys
    2017 · Blue Engine Records
  • All Jazz Is Modern: 30 Years of Jazz at Lincoln Center Vol. 1
    2017 · Jazz at Lincoln Center / Blue Engine
  • Wynton Marsalis & Eric Clapton – Play the Blues: Live from Jazz at Lincoln Center
    2011 · Reprise
  • Lincoln Center Jazz Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis Plays the Music of Duke Ellington
    2004 · Brooks Brothers
  • A Love Supreme
    2005 · Palmetto
  • Blood on the Fields
    1997 · Columbia

The hits

Top Lincoln Center Orchestra Songs

  • Everything Changes
    2025 · N/A
  • Spotify Singles: JLCO Featuring Wynton Marsalis & Jon Batiste
    2017 · N/A
  • God Rest Ye Merry Gentleman / Little Drummer Boy
    2016 · N/A
  • Quarantine Blues (Jazz at Home)
    2020 · N/A
  • Walkin’ (Jazz at Home)
    2020 · N/A
  • Everybody Wear They Mask (Jazz at Home)
    2020 · N/A
  • The Ever Fonky Lowdown
    2020 · N/A
  • Yardbird Suite (Jazz at Home)
    2020 · N/A

JLCO continues to push the boundaries of jazz with ambitious concert programs, collaborations with guest artists, and community-focused education initiatives. Look for 2025 highlights including the release of Essentially Ellington: The JLCO Recordings, 1999-2025 on Blue Engine Records, a busy Africa tour in September–October 2025, Rose Theater performances, and international festival appearances. Each performance showcases the ensemble’s precision, warmth, and storytelling that fans expect from a Lincoln Center institution.

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