Tonight and tomorrow, October 3-4: Jazz at Lincoln Center presents “Abdullah Ibrahim: Life of a Legend” Iconic South African pianist Abdullah Ibrahim returns to Rose Theater to celebrate his 91st birthday alongside special guests including Terence Blanchard, Kenny Garrett, Cecil McBee and his acclaimed four-horn septet, Ekaya. A pre-concert discussion led by Seton Hawkins, JALC’s Director of Public Programs and Education Resources, will take place at 6:30 p.m. before each performance. 🎟️ For ti

#2025Reprise: This past October, Jazz at Lincoln Center celebrated the 91st birthday of legendary South African pianist and composer Abdullah Ibrahim with their “Abdullah Ibrahim: Life of a Legend" concerts at the Rose Theater! 🎶🎹 | Lincoln Center

🎹 Abdullah Ibrahim à La Seine Musicale 🎶 Figure incontournable du piano jazz, Abdullah Ibrahim incarne la lutte et l’émancipation à travers sa musique. Né sous l’apartheid à Cape Town, il a transformé l'oppression en lumière. 🌟 Inspiré par ses racines sud-africaines et guidé par des rencontres légendaires comme Duke Ellington et John Coltrane, il façonne une musique profondément spirituelle et méditative. 🎼 ✨ Reconnu par Nelson Mandela comme l’égal de Bach ou Beethoven, ce phénomène du jazz