By becoming a Jazz Angel with a $25,000 gift and above, you may choose to direct your contribution to one of the following Jazz at Lincoln Center activities:

Local or National/Touring Performances

Artistic Collaborations

Newly Commissioned Works

Education Programs

Radio Program

In addition, Jazz Angels are entitled to a year of exclusive Chairman's Circle benefits and events:

Patron Desk access for house seats for all domestic and international Jazz at Lincoln Center-produced concerts, including tours by the Lincoln Center Jazz Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis, subject to availability

Increased priority in requests for subscription series and seat upgrades

Complimentary invitations for two to exclusive events and activities throughout the season, including:

  • Dinner with the Artistic Director hosted in a private home
  • Evening of wine and jazz hosted in a private home
  • Annual Chairman's Circle cocktail reception
  • VIP reception and complimentary concert in New York City
  • Talks by renowned jazz experts hosted in private homes with live music
  • "Chairman's Circle Nights" at Dizzy's Club Coca-Cola
  • Studio rehearsal session by the Lincoln Center Jazz Orchestra or guest artists
  • Two complimentary tickets to a Jazz Talk presentation (upon request)
  • Weekend pass to our annual Essentially Ellington High School Jazz Band Competition and Festival (upon request)

Jazz at Lincoln Center-produced performance by small jazz combos made available for a private party, at Member's expense

Higher donor recognition in Playbill

Advance notice of ticket sales and special events, including formal invitations to gala benefits

50% off Jazz at Lincoln Center concert tickets, purchased day-of-show at the JALC box office, subject to availability

Discounts at Jazz at Lincoln Center gift store and selected Lincoln Center area retailers and parking garages. Take a look at our member discounts!


(Tax-deductibility depends on program sponsorship)


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