Thirty years ago, Jazz at Lincoln Center

Dear Friend,

Thirty years ago, Jazz at Lincoln Center began with the idea to play, teach, and advocate for jazz. We had three objectives: integrate disparate groups, bring generations together, and perform the entire jazz continuum with immediacy, accuracy, and feeling. Since then, with your help, we have touched the lives of countless individuals around the world with the intelligence, soul, and communality of this music. 

In our current atmosphere, the mission of Jazz at Lincoln Center and the love that animates it have become even more important, and that is why I ask you to please make a year-end gift today.

Because of your vital support, last year alone we shared the joy of jazz with 165,710 people in the House of Swing; reached 119,016 young people in our education efforts; and webcast free live concerts, bringing jazz into homes across the globe 3.3 million times.

We are more dedicated and fired up than ever to accomplish even more. Your donation will deliver the gift of jazz to audiences and students everywhere, inspiring them, enriching their lives, and paving the way for the next generation of artists. 

By making a generous year-end contribution of $30, $50, $100, $500, or more, you will help to ensure that jazz continues to thrive and make a difference for the next 30 years and beyond. 

To you and yours, I wish a meaningful holiday and New Year. Thank you for being part of the Jazz at Lincoln Center community.

With gratitude and thanks,

Wynton Marsalis
Managing and Artistic Director