The traditions of jazz and gospel music are deeply rooted in the cultural heritage of the nation’s capital. Washington Performing Arts Society fosters further development of these genres by offering performances by jazz and gospel greats, including WPAS’ own Men, Women, and Children of the Gospel Mass Choir. Order tickets today!
Sonny Rollins, <i>saxophone</i> Sonny Rollins, saxophone
Sonny Rollins has been hailed as the greatest living jazz saxophonist. “The greatest saxophone player since Charlie Parker” (Down Beat), he is defined by his elegant lyricism and undiminished fierce swing.
Friday, April 18, 8:00 pm
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Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra<br>with Wynton Marsalis, <i>Trumpet</i> season0809 Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra
with Wynton Marsalis, Trumpet season0809

Notes explode and hearts beat faster as the nation’s preeminent big band performs “a heady mélange of soulful lyricism, brash dissonance, festive rhythms, and unbridled swing” that The Washington Post calls “hard to resist.”
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