Lush Life: Celebrating Billy StrayhornJazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton MarsalisRose TheaterJune 10, 20163:29 - U.M.M.G. (Upper Manhattan Medical Group) (Composer: Billy Strayhorn; Transcriber: David Berger)9:58 - Lady Mac (from Such Sweet Thunder) (Comp.: Duke Ellington and Billy Strayhorn; Trans.: Allan Campbell & David Berger)14:49 - Isfahan (from The Far East Suite) (Comp.: Duke Ellington and Billy Strayhorn; Trans.: David Berger)21:00 - Raincheck (Comp.: Billy Strayhorn; Trans.: David Berger)26:44 - Lush Life (Comp.: Billy Strayhorn)33:07 - Johnny Come Lately (Comp.: Billy Strayhorn; Trans.: David Berger)43:47 - Ready, Go! (From Toot Suite) (Comp.: Duke Ellington and Billy Strayhorn; Trans.: David Berger)54:28 - Tapioca (Comp.: Billy Strayhorn; Trans.: Chris Crenshaw)59:53 - Charpoy (Comp.: Billy Strayhorn; Trans.: David Berger)1:03:49 - Lotus Blossom (Comp.: Billy Strayhorn; Arranger: Andy Farber)1:11:31 - Smada (Comp.: Billy Strayhorn)1:17:16 - Day Dream (Comp.: Billy Strayhorn; Trans.: David Berger)1:24:06 - The Intimacy Of The Blues (Comp.: Billy Strayhorn; Trans.: Christopher Byars)1:35:11 - Take The A Train (Comp.: Billy Strayhorn; Trans.: David Berger)Legend has it that Billy Strayhorn (1915-1967) wrote one of the classics of the American songbook, “Lush Life,” at the tender age of 16. Though this early date has been disputed by some scholars, what isn’t in question is that Duke Ellington's first recordings of Strayhorn’s work were published when Strayhorn was only 23 years old. It’s fitting that the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis concluded their 2016 season—the centenary year of Billy Strayhorn’s birth— by celebrating his life and career with additional music direction by JLCO pianist Dan Nimmer. As Duke Ellington’s key collaborator — and in his own right — Strayhorn is one of jazz music’s seminal yet often under-recognized composers, author of bellwethers like “Take the A Train.” For this celebratory tribute, the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis was joined by renowned vocalist and pianist Johnny O’Neal, who fulfilled a long-held desire to perform with the JLCO Throughout his career, O’Neal worked regularly with Clark Terry, Ray Brown, Art Blakey, and many others. Of O’Neal, piano legend Barry Harris, who mentored him in the ‘70’s and ‘80’s once said: “He’s a very special cat. If ever somebody sounded like Art Tatum, it’s him. He’s got it all.”PersonnelREEDSSherman Irby – alto & soprano saxophone, flute, piccolo, Bb clarinetSharel Cassity – alto & tenor saxophones, flute, alto flute, piccolo, Bb clarinetDan Block – tenor saxophone, Bb & Eb clarinetsWalter Blanding – tenor & soprano saxophone, Bb clarinet Paul Nedzela – baritone & alto saxophone, bass clarinetTRUMPETSRyan KisorKenny RamptonMarcus PrintupWynton MarsalisTROMBONESVincent GardnerChris CrenshawSam ChessAndre HaywardRHYTHM Dan Nimmer – pianoCarlos Henriquez – bassAli Jackson – drumsLIVE CONCERT TEAMCat Henry - Vice President, Concerts and Touring Eric D. Wright - Director, Concerts and Touring OperationsJustin Bias - Concert ProducerNate Terracio - Production ManagerZak Al-Alami - Lighting DirectorDavid Robinson - FOH Sound EngineerBilly Banks - Stage ManagerTerry Hampton - Assistant Stage ManagerGreg McCrossan - Artist AssistantKay Wolff, Christi English - Music AdministrationJason Olaine - Director, Programming and TouringGeorgina Javor - Assistant Director, ProgrammingWEBCAST TEAMLen Riggio - Executive ProducerJustin Bias - ProducerJames Sapione - DirectorJames P. Nichols - Mix and EngineeringRob Macomber - Chief EngineerAndrew Trost, Hiram Becker - Camera OperatorsBrandon Smith - Webcast AssistantJAZZ AT LINCOLN CENTERWynton Marsalis - Artistic Director Bob Appel - Chairman Greg Scholl - Executive DirectorOFFICE OF WYNTON MARSALISEdward C. Arrendell II - PresidentEdith Bolton - Vice President Of Administration Subscribe to our channel: http://www.youtube.com/chan...To learn more about Jazz at Lincoln Center, visit us at http://www.jazz.org