"Wynton Marsalis is leaving Jazz at Lincoln Center after more than 30 years as its artistic and managing director. The organization announced Marsalis' departure today (January 27), confirming that the influential musician, composer, and bandleader will stay on as artistic director through 2027, then serve in an advisory role through June 2028. He will remain on Jazz at Lincoln Center's board as a founder "in perpetuity," and will continue to perform with the ensemble on occasion."
"Marsalis co-founded Jazz at Lincoln Center as a summer concert series in 1987, and oversaw the organization's move to a dedicated venue, Frederick P. Rose Hall, in 2004. During his tenure, he also helped expand its educational offerings, which include the Essentially Ellington high school band competition and the Let Freedom Swing program for elementary school students. Outside his work with Jazz at Lincoln Center, Marsalis has released over 110 jazz and classical albums and won nine Grammy Awards."
Marsalis will remain artistic director through 2027, then serve as an adviser through June 2028. He will remain on the board as a founder in perpetuity and will continue performing occasionally. Marsalis co-founded Jazz at Lincoln Center in 1987 as a summer concert series and led its move to Frederick P. Rose Hall in 2004. He expanded educational programs including Essentially Ellington and Let Freedom Swing. He has released over 110 jazz and classical albums and won nine Grammys; his oratorio Blood on the Fields won the 1997 Pulitzer Prize for Music. Two committees will oversee artistic leadership succession and the executive director search.
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