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Mondavi Center Presents

Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra Big Band Holidays

featuring vocalists Ekep Nkwelle and Robbie Lee

A side by side photo of Ekep Nkwelle and Robbie Lee
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The Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra brings holiday cheer to Jackson Hall with help from rising star vocalists Ekep Nkwelle and Robbie Lee.

Get ready for a holiday performance that’s sure to please. Under the music direction of JLCO trombonist, Chris Crenshaw, the evening will feature soulful renditions of holiday classics, playful improvisation, and entertaining storytelling. Enjoyed by audiences of all ages, it’s a show that will make the music of Big Band Holidays a tradition for years to come.

Run time is approximately 90 minutes with an intermission

Sponsored by

  • Season Sponsor The Nancy and Hank Fisher Family Fund

    The Nancy and Hank Fisher Family Fund

  • Cap Radio Logo

    Capital Public Radio

Artist Bios

CHRIS CRENSHAW, Music Director, Trombone, The Golkin Family Chair

RYAN KISOR, Trumpet

KENNY RAMPTON, Trumpet

MARCUS PRINTUP, Trumpet

MICHAEL RODRIGUEZ, Trumpet

ELLIOT MASON, Trombone

DION TUCKER, Trombone

SHERMAN IRBY, Alto and Soprano Saxophones, Flute, Clarinet

ALEXA TARANTINO, Alto and Soprano Saxophones, Flute, Clarinet

CHRIS LEWIS, Tenor and Soprano Saxophones, Clarinet, Bass Clarinet

ABDIAS ARMENTEROS, Tenor and Soprano Saxophones, Clarinet, The Zou Family Chair in Saxophone

PAUL NEDZELA, Baritone and Soprano Saxophones, Clarinet, Bass Clarinet

DAN NIMMER, Piano, The Zou Family Chair in Piano

CARLOS HENRIQUEZ, Bass, The Mandel Family Chair in honor of Kathleen B. Mandel

OBED CALVAIRE, Drums

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