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The mission of Jazz at Lincoln Center is to entertain, enrich and expand a global community for Jazz through performance, education and advocacy. We believe that Jazz is a metaphor for Democracy. Because jazz is improvisational, it celebrates personal freedom and encourages individual expression. Because jazz is swinging, it dedicates that freedom to finding and maintaining common ground with others. Because jazz is rooted in the blues, it inspires us to face adversity with persistent optimism. With the world-renowned Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra and guest artists spanning genres and generations, Jazz at Lincoln Center produces thousands of performances, education programs, and broadcast events each season. Jazz at Lincoln Center is led by Managing and Artistic Director Wynton Marsalis, and Executive Director Greg Scholl.

Blue Note Records stands as one of the most iconic and influential jazz labels in music history. Founded in 1939, Blue Note has been home to many of the greatest jazz musicians of all time, including Miles Davis, John Coltrane, Herbie Hancock, Thelonious Monk, Art Blakey, and Norah Jones. Renowned for its distinctive sound, legendary album artwork, and dedication to artistic integrity, Blue Note has played a pivotal role in shaping the evolution of jazz and contemporary music. Today, Blue Note Records continues to champion boundary-pushing artists and timeless recordings, remaining at the forefront of creative expression in jazz and beyond. Blue Note operates as a proud imprint of the Capitol Music Group within Universal Music Group (UMG), the leading global music company.

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