Caribbean Crossroads: Carlos Henriquez and Obed Calvaire The Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra
Saturday, February 28, 2026
8:00 PM
Jazz at Lincoln Center
10 Columbus Cir, New York, NY 10019
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About Caribbean Crossroads
“Caribbean Crossroads” at Jazz at Lincoln Center frames jazz as a meeting point for Caribbean rhythm, New York bandstand tradition, and orchestral precision. Bassist Carlos Henriquez and drummer Obed Calvaire lead the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra in a set that draws on Afro-Caribbean patterns and modern big-band writing, with saxophonist Godwin Louis among the featured voices. There is no specific NYC premiere history publicly established for this edition, but its significance is local: it documents how Caribbean musicians have shaped the city’s jazz language. One clear point emerges. The groove is treated as structure, not decoration.
About the Artists
Caribbean Crossroads: Carlos Henriquez and Obed Calvaire The Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra
Caribbean Crossroads brings bassist Carlos Henriquez and drummer Obed Calvaire into the orbit of the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra, framing Caribbean and Afro-diasporic rhythms inside big-band language.
Carlos Henriquez
Carlos Henriquez is a prominent jazz bassist and composer, recognized for his work with the Afro-Latin Jazz Orchestra and various collaborations in the jazz music scene.
Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra
The Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra, a vibrant ensemble under the artistic leadership of Wynton Marsalis, stands as a cornerstone of New York City's jazz scene. Known for their dynamic performances at iconic venues like Jazz at Lincoln Center and 92NY, this group brings the rich tradition of big band jazz to life with a modern twist.
Godwin Louis The JLCO
The Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra (JLCO) is a prominent jazz ensemble led by Wynton Marsalis, known for its performances and educational outreach in the jazz genre.
Hamilton de Holanda The JLCO
Hamilton de Holanda is a Brazilian musician known for his innovative mandolin playing, and the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra is a prominent jazz ensemble led by Wynton Marsalis.
Shemekia Copeland
Shemekia Copeland is an American blues singer and songwriter, recognized for her powerful voice and dynamic performances.