Dennis Irwin Benefit Concert
The Allen Room – Jazz at Lincoln Center
March 10, 2008

Photo credit: Frank Stewart, Jazz at Lincoln Center

Joe Lovano and John Scofield teamed up with Jazz at Lincoln Center and Wynton Marsalis to bring together incredible performers in a benefit concert for beloved bassist Dennis Irwin. All artists donated their services and Jazz at Lincoln Center donated its venue and staff to raise much-needed funds for Irwin through The Jazz Foundation of America. The jazz community and music fans came together in support of Dennis Irwin, who was in need of immediate financial support for medical treatment and expenses as he battled a serious illness. Unfortunately, Irwin passed away just hours before the benefit began.

Proceeds from the concert went to the Jazz Foundation of America to defray costs for Irwin’s treatment and to support other jazz musicians in crisis, in accordance with his wishes. Jazz at Lincoln Center holds Dennis Irwin close to our hearts and prayers.

New York Times Obituary

Jazz at Lincoln Center Artistic Director Wynton Marsalis addresses the audience with solemn news	The Jazz Foundation’s Wendy Oxenhorn was instrumental in helping with the benefit
Reverence and prayer	John Scofield (guitar), John Patitucci (bass) and Jack DeJohnette (drums) giving their all. Scofield helped organize the benefit
John Scofield squeezes soulful sounds from his guitar, backed by bassist John Patitucci and drummer Jack DeJohnette	The Joe Lovano Nonet in full swing with the Manhattan city streets as a canvas
Joe Lovano blowing the blues away	Tony Bennett making magic with the Bill Charlap Trio
Jon Hendricks and daughter Aria offer a joyful voice	Bill Frisell (guitar), Ron Carter (bass) and Paul Motian (drums) show what a tight trio can do
Mose Allison making the most of his solo contribution	Dom Salvador (piano) and Dick Oatts (soprano saxophone) bring passion and precision to the stage.
David Berger and the Sultans of Swing showing what their made of	Wynton Marsalis joins in with the Sultans of Swing
Empty Stage Over Manhattan