Now in its fifth year, the acclaimed Journey Through Jazz concert series continues on Nov. 21–22 in The Appel Room with “The Mighty Negro Spirituals,” a powerful musical exploration music-directed by Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra (JLCO) trumpeter Marcus Printup. The program, featuring the JLCO and The Abyssinian Ensemble (from the Abyssinian Baptist Church), delves into the profound impact of Negro spirituals including songs born from the lived experiences of enslaved Africans in America and

The Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra (JLCO) rehearses for this weekend's concerts (Nov. 21-22) in the Appel Room: "Journey Through Jazz: The Mighty Negro Spirituals," music-directed by JLCO trumpeter Marcus Printup, featuring the JLCO alongside special guests The Abyssinian Ensemble (of the Abyssinian Baptist Church) conducted by Vinroy D. Brown Jr. (Video: The JLCO rehearsing "I Don't Know What You Come to Do" by Leo Bud Welch, arranged by Marcus Printup on November 20, 2025) | Jazz at Lincoln

In September of 2011, Eric and Wynton Marsalis released their collaboration album, 'Wynton Marsalis & Eric Clapton – Play The Blues - Live From Jazz At Lincoln Center,' which was recorded in April of that year at New York City's Jazz at Lincoln Center. Taj Mahal was featured for two of the songs on the record, including this performance of “Just A Closer Walk With Thee.” | Eric Clapton