Jazz at Lincoln Center takes over Times Square to bring New York City’s jazz scene to Broadway, creating the feeling of an intimate club amidst the lights and sounds of Times Square.

Jazz drummer Winard Harper leads his own group known as Jeli Posse in performances around the United States while also playing and recording with many great jazz artists such as the well-known Delfeayo Marsalis and Jimmy Heath. Winard’s first big performance was in 1982 where he played alongside Dexter Gordon and he went on to spend four years as a drummer for the legendary singer Betty Carter. This experience prepared him to be a bandleader and in the late 1980s, Winard partnered with his brother, Philip, to launch the Harper Brothers. The group subsequently went on to become one of the hottest jazz groups in the world. Additionally, Winard served as a drummer for Dr. Billy Taylor whilst also headlining at prestigious venues such as the Kennedy Center and Yoshi’s Jazz Club. Harper’s Jeli Posse is highly in-demand to play at festivals, concerts and jazz clubs. Winard received the Hot House Jazz Award for Favorite Drummer in 2016.