According to the NEA, the program will be the first weekly national network series about jazz in 40 years.
Tonight's one-hour special will feature appearances by vocalist Jon Hendricks and Nancy Wilson, saxophonists James Moody and Paquito D'Rivera, and impresario George Wein, the founder of the Newport Jazz Festival. All are winners of the Jazz Masters award, the nation's highest honor for jazz musicians. In addition, the teenage vocalist Ren_e Olstead will perform.
Lileana Blain-Cruz directs the new production, opening April 23.
The Cuban-born composer is this season's Debs Composer's Chair.
The cast is led by Bryonha Marie and Nathan Gunn, with Tony winner Ted Sperling at the baton.
The season, opening September 21, will include 58 ballets across 21 weeks of performances.
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