Big Band Holidays: Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra featuring Vocalists Ekep Nkwelle and Robbie Lee

Presented in collaboration with Jazz at Lincoln Center

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Date
December 15
Event Starts
7:30 PM
Ticket Prices
Tickets start at $35, including facility fee per ticket. Prices subject to change with demand.
Location
Concert Hall
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On Sale Now

Event Details

Presented in collaboration with Jazz at Lincoln Center

We'll also have live music in the Goldsmith Atrium starting at 6:10 pm with guitarist James Erickson. Come early for light snacks, drinks and great tunes!

Read a blog post about the evening's performance.

The Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra (JLCO) spreads holiday cheer on its annual Big Band Holidays tour. Jazz at Lincoln Center rising star vocalists Ekep Nkwelle and Robbie Lee join the JLCO to bring Yuletide greetings to dozens of cities across the country. Under the music direction of JLCO trombonist, Chris Crenshaw, the evening will feature soulful renditions of holiday classics, playful improvisation, and entertaining storytelling. Enjoyed by audiences of all ages, these uplifting performances create lasting memories that will keep you returning to Big Band Holidays for years to come.

Jazz programming is made possible by Sandy and Eric Krasnoff.

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Tickets start at $35 for most shows, including facility fee per ticket. Prices subject to change with demand.

Dec 2024

🎄✨ Only TWO DAYS LEFT to join us in making a difference this holiday season! ✨🎄 We’re proud to partner with Long Island Cares, The Harry Chapin Regional Food Bank, to help support those in need. This season, your donations have already made a big impact, but there’s still time to give back! Drop off your donations during Eglevsky Ballet’s The Nutcracker on December 21 & 22. Together, let’s finish strong and spread even more love and compassion in our community. 🥫❤️ Needed items include: - Non-perishable food - Baby supplies - Pet food - Personal essentials Visit the link in our bio for the full list of items and help us make this year even more impactful. 🎁 #LongIslandCares #FoodDrive #TillesCenter #HolidayGiving

🚨Takeover time!🚨 Tomorrow, one of Eglevsky Ballet’s dancers, Samantha Watson, is taking over our Instagram stories! 🎬 Follow along as she takes you behind the scenes and shares her day preparing for the weekend of The Nutcracker! ✨ Meet Samantha: Originally from New Hampshire, Samantha Watson studied at the Brattleboro School of Dance in Brattleboro, Vermont for 13 years. She graduated Magna Cum Laude from the University of Hartford’s Hartt School in May 2019, where she received her BFA in Dance Pedagogy and a minor in English. While in school, she performed works by George Balanchine, Paul Taylor, Claudia Schreier, and others. After graduation she joined the New York State Ballet, performing soloist and corps de ballet roles from 2019-2021. She went on to spend two seasons with Newport Contemporary Ballet, where she danced reparatory by choreographers such as Amy Hall Garner, Yoshito Sakuraba, Juan Rodriguez, and others. She moved to New York in September, 2023 to continue her career. Most recently, Ms. Watson played the titular role of Bonnie Parker in Collide Theatrical Dance Company’s Bonnie and Clyde in Minneapolis, Minnesota. This school year, Ms. Watson will also be a Teaching Artist through Long Island University’s Tilles Center for the Performing Arts. With the Eglevsky Ballet, she has gotten to work with choreographers such as Maurice Brandon Curry, Kevin Jenkins, and Gabrielle Lamb. She is glad to be doing her second Nutcracker with Eglevsky! Head over to our stories for exclusive sneak peeks into her day! Don’t miss out! 🩰 #Ballet #TillesCenter #LiveAtTilles #InstagramTakeover #BehindTheScenes #Dance #Nutcracker #Eglevsky

Tilly the Tilles Elf is feeling very theatrical today! 🎭✨ We found him sitting on the edge of the stage… 🎤🎶 What do you think Tilly is thinking about? Let us know in the comments, and don’t forget to check back to see where his holiday adventures take him next! 🎄 Season Sponsor: Catholic Health #TillyTheTillesElf #ElfOnTheShelf #HolidayFun #StageDreams #TillesCenter #CatholicHealthLI #LongLiveLongIsland

It is with great sadness that we share the passing of Zakir Hussain, the legendary tabla virtuoso whose artistry and innovation revolutionized global music. A four-time Grammy winner with seven nominations and a recipient of the U.S. National Heritage Fellowship, Zakir Hussain’s contributions to Indian classical music and world music are unmatched. His brilliance transcended borders and inspired countless musicians and fans around the globe. In light of this loss, his scheduled April 25th performance at Tilles Center, which we were to present in collaboration with the Indo-American Arts Council, will not take place. Our thoughts are with Zakir’s family, friends, and admirers worldwide as we honor his legacy. Tickets will be refunded at the point of purchase, and ticketholders may contact the box office at 516.299.3100 with any questions. #ZakirHussain #TablaLegend #MusicIcon #Tribute #InMemoriam #TillesCenter

Look who we spotted at the Tantleff Box Office! 🎟️✨ It seems like our mischievous little elf is trying to snag tickets for a show… but which one? 🤔 Oh, and BIG NEWS—our Elf on the Shelf finally has a name! 🥳 Drumroll, please… meet Tilly! 🎉 Let us know where you think Tilly is going to end up next, and don’t forget to check back throughout December to follow his adventures around Tilles Center. 🎄✨ Season Sponsor: Catholic Health #TillesElfOnTheShelf #HolidayFun #TillesCenter #BoxOfficeAdventures #CatholicHealthLI #LongLiveLongIsland

☀️ Sunny days, sweepin’ the clouds away at Sesame Street Live! 🧸✨ The audience had so much fun at this unforgettable event - hear what some of them had to say! 🌟 Check out what’s happening at Tilles Center and don’t miss out on our incredible events for the whole family. Tap the link in our bio for all the details! Season Sponsor: Catholic Health #SesameStreetLive #FamilyFun #TillesCenterMoments #LiveTheaterMagic #CatholicHealthLI #LongLiveLongIsland #TillesCenter

🎄🥂 December’s Drink of the Month is here!🥂🎄 Introducing the Cranberry Ginger Mimosa — a sparkling blend of cranberry, ginger, and bubbly perfection. 🍾 Served in our special Tilles Center branded cups (pictured in photo), it’s the perfect sip to enjoy during your next show! 🎭✨ Enjoy this seasonal sip at our upcoming shows and toast to the holidays in style! Stay tuned for next month’s Drink of the Month. 🍸 Season Sponsor: Catholic Health #DrinkOfTheMonth #CranberryAppleMule #FallFlavors #TillesCenter #TillesSips #EnjoyTheShow #CatholicHealthLI #LongLiveLongIsland

🎷✨ Celebrate the Season with Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra! 🎄🎶 The world-famous Big Band Holidays is bringing holiday cheer to Tilles Center for the Performing Arts! Featuring the incredible sounds of the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra and vocalists Ekep Nkwelle and Robbie Lee, this is the perfect way to embrace the magic of the holidays. 📅 Date: Sunday, December 15 ⏰ Time: 7:30 pm 📍 Location: Tilles Center for the Performing Arts 🎁 Curious about what makes this holiday tradition so special? Check out our blog for all the festive details: Big Band Holidays Brings Holiday Cheer to the Tilles Center at TillesCenter.Blog 🎟️ Ready to join the celebration? Reserve your seats today at TillesCenter.org or click the link in our bio! Let’s swing into the season together! 🎺 Season Sponsor: Catholic Health #TillesCenter #BigBandHolidays #JazzAtLincolnCenter #HolidayCheer #LiveMusic #HolidayTradition #CatholicHealthLI #LongLiveLI

🎄✨ Look who we found in the dressing rooms today… it’s the Tilles Elf on the Shelf! And it looks like he’s been caught admiring himself in the mirror (again). 🪞💭 What do you think he’s thinking about? 🤔 We’re sure our Tilles Elf will be popping up in all kinds of fun places this month—check back later this week to see where he goes next! 🗳️ Head to our stories now to help us name the Tilles Elf! Let’s hear your best ideas! Season Sponsor: Catholic Health #TillesElf #ElfOnTheShelf #HolidayFun #TillesCenter #DecemberMagic #LongLiveLongIsland #CatholicHealthLI

🎶 Just one week away! 🎶 Get ready for an unforgettable night when Long Island’s own indie rock band, The Bogmen, make their Tilles Center debut on Saturday, December 14th at 8 pm - with chamber orchestra! Known for hits like Suddenly, The Big Burn, and Oceans Apart, The Bogmen will perform tracks from their brand-new LP, In My Kingdom, as well as fan favorites in a one-night-only acoustic evening. This special show combines South Asian, Americana rustic folk, and traditional classical styles, featuring incredible collaborations with Brooklyn Raga Massive and the Hedonistic Horns brass section, all set in the intimate Krasnoff Theater. 🎤✨ To add to the fun, the band will also meet the audience after the show to mingle in Tilles Center’s Goldsmith Atrium! 🎟️ Don’t miss this unique event — grab your tickets now at TillesCenter.org or click the link in our bio! Season Sponsor: Catholic Health #TheBogmen #LiveMusic #LongIslandMusic #TillesCenter #IndieRock #BrooklynRagaMassive #HedonisticHorns #EastMeetsWest #CatholicHealthLI #LongLiveLongIsland

👏✨ Congratulations to our November Usher of the Month, Haylee Fox! ✨👏 Haylee is a dedicated member of the Tilles Center team and a talented BFA Theatre Arts student at LIU Post. Her passion for the arts shines through in everything she does, both on stage and behind the scenes. 🎭 Thank you, Haylee, for your hard work, warm energy, and commitment to helping make every Tilles event a success! 💛 Season Sponsor: Catholic Health #UsheroftheMonth #TillesCenter #Congrats #LIUPost #CatholicHealthLI #LongLiveLongIsland

🎻✨ Next Monday, December 9th at 11:30 AM, join us in the Goldsmith Atrium for a special Arts & Aging event featuring the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center! Enjoy the timeless beauty of Mozart, Mendelssohn, and more performed by an incredible lineup: 🎹 Wu Han, Piano 🎻 Julian Rhee, Violin 🎻 Matthew Lipman, Viola This free, interactive program is designed for individuals with limited mobility, Alzheimer’s, dementia, and their caregivers as part of our commitment to making the arts accessible to learners of all ages. 💙 ✨ Program Highlights: 🎼 Mozart: Duo in G major for Violin and Viola, K. 423 🎼 Mendelssohn: Sonata in F major for Violin and Piano 🎼 O’Connor: F.C.’s Jig for Violin and Viola Register now at the link in our bio and experience the power of music! 🎶 #ArtsAndAging #ChamberMusic #LiveAtTilles #Mozart #Mendelssohn #AccessibleArts #LongIslandEvents #TillesCenter

Champions for Charity® is December 5 - December 7! Be sure to register for your Champion Number which must be presented at the time of each purchase so 25% of your designated full-price, pre-tax purchases will be donated back to us! Visit championsforcharity.org for details. #AmericanaManhasset #ChampionsforCharity2024 #TillesCenter #LongIsland

⏳ It’s the FINAL day for our Black Friday offer! 🎉 Don’t miss your chance to snag BUY 1 GET 1 FREE tickets to select shows with code HOLIDAY! Unlock code HOLIDAY on Ticketmaster before choosing your seats. This special deal ends TONIGHT at 11:59 PM or while supplies last—whichever comes first! 🎭✨ Visit TillesCenter.org/blackfriday to see all participating shows and grab your tickets before the curtain closes on this amazing deal! 🎟️ Season Sponsor: Catholic Health #BlackFridayDeals #TillesCenter #LivePerformances #LongIslandEvents #HolidaySpecial #CatholicHealthLI #LongLiveLongIsland

🎤 One week from today, December 8th at 7 PM, the legendary Patti LaBelle takes the stage at Tilles Center! 🌟 Don’t miss her 80/65 Tour, celebrating 80 years of life and an incredible 65 years in music. 🎶 With a career spanning over six decades, Patti LaBelle’s iconic voice and timeless hits have earned her countless awards and a permanent place in music history. From R&B classics to pop standards and spiritual anthems, her performances are truly unforgettable. ✨ Arrive early to enjoy live music in the Goldsmith Atrium at 6:40 PM with Rahsaan Cruse Jr. and his group, plus light snacks and drinks to set the mood! 🎷🍹 Grab your tickets now at TillesCenter.org and get ready for an evening of soul, passion, and pure musical magic! 🎟️ Season Sponsor: Catholic Health #PattiLaBelle #LiveAtTilles #80565Tour #MusicLegend #LongIslandEvents #TillesCenter #CatholicHealthLI #LongLiveLongIsland

🎷✨ The holiday season is almost here, and what better way to kick it off than with Big Band Holidays! 🎄🎶 Presented in collaboration with Jazz at Lincoln Center, this festive evening brings the magic of the holidays to Tilles Center on Sunday, December 15th at 7:30 PM. 🎁 Join the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra (JLCO), led by trombonist Chris Crenshaw, and rising star vocalists Ekep Nkwelle and Robbie Lee, for soulful renditions of holiday classics, joyful improvisation, and heartwarming storytelling. Perfect for all ages, this is a night of music you’ll treasure for years to come. 🌟 Don’t miss the chance to fill your season with timeless holiday cheer—get your tickets now at TillesCenter.org! Jazz programming is made possible, in part, by Sandy and Eric Krasnoff Season Sponsor: Catholic Health #BigBandHolidays #LiveAtTilles #JazzAtLincolnCenter #HolidaySeason #LongIslandEvents #FestiveVibes #CatholicHealthLI #LongLiveLongIsland 🎄🎷