The evening will also feature the broadcast premiere of Marsalis's Music, Deep Rivers In My Soul, a collaboration with Maya Angelou, inspired by the poet's work. Law & Order actress S. Epatha Merkerson will read; performing with Marsalis are Walter Blanding, Dan Nimmer, Carlos Henriquez, Ali Jackson and tap dancer Jared Grimes.
Live From Lincoln Center's "Red Hot Holiday Stomp" will be broadcast on December 10 at 8 p.m. on PBS. Check your local listings; visit www.jalc.org for more information.