Afro! brings the sophisticated rhythms of Africa to the Rose Theater stage with the world premiere of a new commission by Wynton Marsalis. The Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra is joined by Ghanaian djembe virtuoso Weedie Braimah and extraordinary vocalist Shenel Johns for an exploration of jazz’s deep roots in African music.

Personnel

• Carlos Henriquez – bass
• Obed Calvaire – drums, tambourine
• Joe Block – piano
• Ryan Kisor – trumpet
• Kenny Rampton – trumpet
• Marcus Printup – trumpet
• Chris Crenshaw – trombone
• Vincent Gardner – trombone
• Elliot Mason – trombone
• Chris Lewis – Tenor sax, alto sax, clarinet, flute
• Alexa Tarantino – alto sax
• Sherman Irby – alto sax, soprano sax, clarinet, flute
• Abdias Armenteros – tenor sax, soprano sax
• Paul Nedzela – baritone sax, bass clarinet
• Shenel Johns – vocals
• Weedie Braimah – percussion