Wynton Marsalis’ Final Tour With Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra to Stop at Penn State
Legendary musician Wynton Marsalis will bring the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra to Penn State next week for a performance as part of his final season leading the renowned ensemble. The orchestra will perform “Marsalis’ Swinging Cities” at 4 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 8, in Eisenhower Auditorium as part of a national tour celebrating the global influence of jazz. The program features original compositions inspired by Marsalis’ travels and experiences in cities across the world. Tickets are $69 for adults, $14 for University Park students and $23 for people 18 and younger. A VIP experience is also available. Tickets can be purchased online through the Arts Ticket Center. Buyers can avoid the $4 online fee by calling 814-863-0255 or visiting the Eisenhower Auditorium box office on weekdays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The concert's program draws inspiration from three international destinations: Vitoria in Spain's Basque region, Shanghai in China and Marciac, a medieval town in southwestern France. Each location helped shape compositions that reflect the musical traditions, people and experiences Marsalis encountered during his decades on the road. “This is a celebration of the uncommon embrace and unflagging support I have received from different cities during my nearly five decades
