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Philadelphia Orchestra, Wynton Marsalis And The Jazz At Lincoln Center Orchestra Perform ‘Swing Symphony’ At SPAC

By Will Levith

August 16, 2019

The Philadelphia Orchestra kicked things into high gear during the final week of its summer residency at the Saratoga Performing Arts Center (SPAC), with a little help from friends Wynton Marsalis and the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra.

On August 15, the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra performed a program featuring the enduring music of Duke Ellington, while the two orchestras teamed up for the first time ever to perform Marsalis’ own Swing Symphony composition, conducted by William Eddins.

Later that night, for the first of two “Live at the Jazz Bar” nights, Chuck Lamb performed at the Hall of Springs Jazz Bar.

saratoga living‘s Francesco D’Amico shot photos for the Philadelphia Orchestra-Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra part of the program. Catch more of D’Amico’s work, featuring Live Nation/SPAC performances, here.

Will Levith

Will Levith is Editorial Director at Saratoga Living and Capital Region Living magazine. He's a native Saratogian and graduate of Saratoga Springs High School. His work has been published by Esquire, Playboy, Condé Nast Traveler, Men's Health, RealClearLife and many others. He lives in Troy with his wife, Laura, and dog, Esopus.