Hard-swinging, powerful, fast, insanely skillful and downright fun, the 16-piece Vanguard Jazz Orchestra big band hails from New York City’s legendary jazz mecca, The Village Vanguard.

One of the most celebrated jazz musicians of the past quarter century, three-time Grammy winner Branford Marsalis' experience as saxophonist, composer and bandleader has placed him in the world’s great jazz clubs and classical halls. Known for his innovative spirit and broad musical scope, he appears with his own ensemble.

Named the No. 1 Rising Star Jazz Artist and No. 1 Rising Star Composer by the 2006 and 2007 Downbeat International Critics Poll, Vijay Iyer’s exotic, sophisticated, multi-cultural and emotionally engaging style moved The Village Voice to describe him as "the most commanding pianist and composer to emerge in recent years."