Essentially Ellington 2025, the thirtieth anniversary of Jazz At Lincoln Center's annual band competition begins in a week's time.
The entire festivities may be watched for free here.
From the website:
JOIN US FOR THE 30TH ANNUAL ESSENTIALLY ELLINGTON FESTIVAL!
We’re thrilled to welcome 30 outstanding high school jazz bands to New York City for the 30th Annual Essentially Ellington High School Jazz Band Competition & Festival, taking place May 7–11, 2025. This milestone year features five days of workshops, performances, and community building, culminating in a spectacular final concert at the Metropolitan Opera House. Tickets for select competition events and the final concert are on sale now.
All competition events leading up to the final will stream for free on Jazz Live, and tickets for the final concert featuring the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis and top-placing student big bands are on sale now. We can’t wait to celebrate the future of jazz with this incredible community.
The 2025 finalist bands are listed in the video below—each one set to take part in a week of music, mentorship, and celebration. Keep exploring to see the full lineup and this year’s exciting festival schedule.
MAY 11
FINAL CONCERT AT THE METROPOLITAN OPERA HOUSE
Don’t miss a rare opportunity to see the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra (JLCO) with Wynton Marsalis in concert at the iconic Metropolitan Opera House. This landmark event, taking place May 11, 2025, is the culmination of the 30th annual Essentially Ellington High School Jazz Band Competition & Festival, Jazz at Lincoln Center’s premier education initiative, which brings together top high school jazz ensembles from across the globe for rehearsals, jam sessions, master classes, performances, and community-building. Alongside the JLCO’s headlining set, the afternoon will feature top-placing student big bands, making this a powerful tribute to the future of jazz and an unforgettable experience at one of New York City’s most storied venues.
And don't forget - to celebrate thirty years of Essentially Ellington, Blue Engine Records has released the equivalent of over a dozen CDs of recordings by the Jazz At Lincoln Center Orchestra: Essentially Ellington: The JLC Recordings 1999-2025
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