Teacher of Performing Arts Jay Brandford performs with the Illinois Jacquet Centennial Orchestra at its debut at Dizzy's Jazz Club at Lincoln Center on Tuesday, 1 November, at 7:30pm and 9:30pm. A giant among Swing era saxophonists, Illinois Jacquet's stunning career began with his memorable solo on Lionel Hampton's hit "Flying Home" in 1942 and extended into the twenty-first century with his own world-renowned big band. This performance at Lincoln Center "Flying Home: Illinois Jacquet at 100 - Featuring the Illinois Jacquet Centennial Orchestra" is one of many performances around the country commemorating his centennial year, and Jay Brandford will be one of many saxophonists joining the fun.

For more information, visit: https://2022.jazz.org/illinois-jacquet

Teacher of Performing Arts Jay Brandford is performing as a reed player in Broadway's current revival of Meredith Wilson's "The Music Man," starring Hugh Jackman and Sutton Foster at the Winter Garden. The final performance is 1 January 2023.

For more information, visit: https://musicmanonbroadway.com/

Teacher of Performing Arts Jay Brandford performs with the Ron Carter Big Band at Birdland Jazz Club through Saturday, 22 October. Ron Carter, one of the most original, prolific, and influential bassists in jazz, has a month-long residency at Birdland featuring a different ensemble each week. Jay Brandford plays baritone saxophone with the band.

For more information, visit: https://birdlandjazz.com/event/ron-carter-big-band-10/