At age 88, this living legend of jazz makes his McCarter debut!
His influence on the art of jazz improvisation is indisputable and stretches across generations, from the big-band era to bebop to cool jazz to electronic styles. He’s an NEA Jazz Master, the recipient of a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award, and he’s still recording.
His latest CD, Marseille, came out last year, but jazz fans will remember his theme song, Poinciana, from the 1958 release At the Pershing: But Not For Me, which put him on the map. These days, Jamal reserves his rare live appearances to “special occasions” – and McCarter is lucky enough to be one of them.
With:
James Cammack, bass
Herlin Riley, drums
Manolo Badrena, percussion
Show Finder
Ahmad Jamal
First Preview: May 10, 2019
Opening Date: May 18, 2019
Closing Date: May 19, 2019
Running Time: 01:40
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Playing @
McCarter Theater Center
91 University Place, Princeton , NJ 08540
Show Notes: 1 Intermission
Age Guidance: 13
Audience Advisory: As of March 1, the shuttle between the train station and McCarter is no longer running. The Dinky train service from Princeton Junction to Princeton is suspended until Spring 2019. NJ Transit is providing substitute bus service. Buses will depart Princet on station 15 minutes prior to the scheduled train departure time.
Performance Schedule
SATURDAY, MAY 18th @ 8 PM
TDF Tickets Offers:
TDF Member tickets:
Not currently available for this show
Listed at 
Never
Full-price tickets:
$25.00 - $85.00
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Accessibility
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Assisted Listening System
Our theatres offer wireless radio frequency hearing assistance receivers. Headphones are provided free of charge but guests are welcome to bring their own. Hearing aids equipped with t-coil technology can be synched for better sound quality. -
Parking
Disabled parking is available on a first come, first-served basis to those displaying official license plates or placards. For performances in the Matthews Theatre, please speak with the attendant in the circle driveway. For Berlind Theatre performances, there will be a select number of bagged parking meters in front of the entrance. -
Passenger Loading Zone
McCarter will offer shuttle service for the upcoming 2018-2019 Season. The shuttle will begin one hour prior to performance, run approximately every 20 minutes and continue until curtain time. The shuttle will pick up passengers outside of Wawa and drop off is at the McCarter Matthews or Berlind Theatre. The shuttle will run for one hour post-performance for your return to the original pickup location. -
Telephone
None on premises -
Visual Assistance
Braille and large print programs are available for all Theater Series performances upon request. -
Wheelchair Info
Wheelchair seating in available in both theaters. Please request this seating option when you purchase your tickets. Companion seats are also available.
