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Lincoln Center Moments- Jazz at Lincoln Center Presents: The Life and Music of Thelonious Monk

Jazz at Lincoln Center returns to the Kaplan for a vibrant celebration of the legendary pianist and composer Thelonious Monk. Hosted by Justin Poindexter, the concert will feature some of New York City’s finest jazz talent as they delve into Monk’s most pivotal moments, highlighting his groundbreaking compositions and unique, innovative style that forever reshaped the jazz landscape.
This event is part of Lincoln Center Moments, a free performance-based program specially designed for individuals with dementia and their caregivers.
Performances at 11:00 am are Relaxed Performances, designed for a neurodiverse audience. In addition to audiences impacted by dementia, these performances are also open to adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Performances at 1:00 pm are followed by an hour-long workshop specially designed for audiences impacted by dementia—facilitated by educators and music therapists that explore the work through discussion, movement, music, and art-making.
If you have any questions about this event, please contact the Access Team at 212-875-5375 or access@lincolncenter.org.
Explore other events in the series by visiting LincolnCenter.org/Moments