What’s sure to be one of the more interesting pairings of 2012 is getting together for three performances at Rose Theater in New York City, when Paul Simon teams up with Wynton Marsalis and Aaron Neville for concerts billed as “The Paul Simon Songbook” on April 18, 19 and 20.
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The trio will perform new orchestrations of Simon’s classic material backed by both the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra and members of Paul’s band. Ever since Marsalis took over as leader of the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra, the ensemble has been playing on creative bills like this one, yet this particular pairing could top them all. All three musicians are legends who have helped develop their own signature styles, we can’t wait to hear how they mesh.
The opening show, on April 18, will be the venue’s annual gala and a tribute to chairwoman Lisa Schiff. This concert isn’t open to the public, unless you want to throw down at least $2,500. Subscribers and members of Lincoln Center will be able to participate in a Jazz at Lincoln Center Friends and Family Mastercard Pre-Sale this Monday, January 30, using MasterCard for the last two shows. Tickets for the 19th and 20th will go on sale to the general public on February 3 through the JALC box office.
