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The Appel Room, Jazz at Lincoln Center, Columbus Circle, Manhattan

Wycliffe Gordon: Welcome to Georgia Town at Jazz at Lincoln Center

Trombonist Wycliffe Gordon tells his Georgia childhood in music in the Appel Room, where a glass wall frames Central Park behind the band.

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Wycliffe Gordon has spent decades as one of jazz's most expressive trombonists, and Welcome to Georgia Town is his musical autobiography, tracing his upbringing in the South through gospel, blues and swing. Damien Sneed joins on vocals and Hammond B-3, backed by singers and a full band. Hear it in the Appel Room, where the stage sits in front of a wall of glass overlooking Central Park and Columbus Circle.

What to expect

Expect a seated concert with a large ensemble of singers and instrumentalists and the city lights visible through the window behind the stage. Ticket holders get complimentary entry to Dizzy's Club's Late Night Session the same evening.

Good to know

  • Take the A, B, C, D or 1 to 59 St–Columbus Circle; enter at Broadway and 60th Street.
  • Your ticket includes free entry to that night's Late Night Session at Dizzy's Club.
  • Evening performances show off the skyline view behind the stage best.
  • There are four performances across the run, so pick the one that fits your plans.
  • The Shops at Columbus Circle offer easy pre-show dining.

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Common questions

How many shows are there?

Jazz at Lincoln Center lists two performances on October 9 and two on October 10.

Is there a perk with the ticket?

Yes, ticket holders get complimentary admission to Dizzy's Club's Late Night Session that same evening.