Brubeck Premieres New Jazz Work

Legendary jazz musician Dave Brubeck will unveil his new work “The Commandments,” on the second night of the Festival, Sept. 14, at the Frederick P. Rose Hall, Home of Jazz at Lincoln Center.

According to the 85-year-old Mr. Brubeck, “I do my bit to try and get a few people to listen…there isn’t time left for the world not to try and understand each other.” Like his important civil rights work, “Gates of Justice,” this new composition, “The Commandments” will showcase the 90-person Providence Singers Chorus with featured singers Cantor Alberto Mizrahi and gospel vocalist Kevin Deas, a symphony conducted by Russell Gloyd and his famous jazz quartet.

This will be Mr. Brubeck’s first appearance at Jazz at Lincoln Center.

Who: Jazz legend Dave Brubeck
What: World Premiere – The Commandments Performed a cappela by the 90-voice Province Singers
When: 8 pm Wednesday September 14th
Where: Rose Hall – Jazz @ Lincoln Center

Contact Fern Flamberg 212-961-1769 or 917-974-8967

Review tickets are available. Selected performers are available for interviews. TV coverage is invited.