Join us for our annual Spring Gala, hosted by Dave Chappelle. This unforgettable concert brings together jazz lovers, world-class musicians, and rising stars to honor the legacy of the iconic pianist, composer, and bandleader Duke Ellington. Swing and revel in the timeless brilliance of Ellington’s music—all while supporting Jazz at Lincoln Center’s mission to entertain, enrich, and grow a global jazz community.

Featuring Performances by
The Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis
and special guests including
Members of Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater
Jeff Hamilton
Baqir Abbas
Kate Kortum
Lew Tabackin
and more!

The annual Spring Gala will honor H.E. Huda Alkhamis-Kanoo with Ed Bradley Award for Leadership in Jazz and Toshiko Akiyoshi with the Jazz at Lincoln Center Award for Artistic Excellence.