Wynton Marsalis and the Jazz At Lincoln Center Orchestra

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The musical role model for the Jazz At Lincoln Center Orchestra has generally been Duke Ellington.

On this version of Juan Tizol’s “Perdido” from 1999, the JLCO uses a similar arrangement as Ellington’s and, with baritonist Joe Temperley anchoring the ensemble like Harry Carney, the band sounds pretty close to Duke’s.

Trumpeter Ryan Kisor has a brief spot and there are fine solos from trombonist Ron Westray, altoist Wessell Anderson, and bassist Rodney Whittaker but this is a showcase for Wynton Marsalis (who takes two excellent solos) and the mighty ensembles.

-Scott Yanow

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