Event Location: Shea Center for Performing Arts
Event Date & Time: Sunday March 08, 2026 02:00 PM - 04:30 PM
WP Jazz Room presents
Steve Wilson with the WP Jazz Orchestra
Sunday, March 8, 3:00 p.m.
Virtuoso saxophonist/flutist Steve Wilson first gained recognition in the Smithsonian Jazz Orchestra and the Mingus Big Band. Since then, he has become widely recognized as one of the most respected jazz performers on the scene. He has been a member of ensembles led by Dave Holland, Helen Sung, and Rufus Reid; Chick Corea’s Origins Quintet; and an all-star ensemble formed to celebrate the 70th anniversary of Blue Note Records. Primarily an alto player, he is also recognized as one of the leading performers on the challenging soprano saxophone. This concert will feature the premiere performances of several arrangements created for Wilson by William Paterson graduate student arrangers. He has been on the faculty of Manhattan School of Music, City College of New York, SUNY Purchase, and William Paterson University.
Included with your ticket purchase, please join us at 2PM in Shea 101 Recital Hall for Sittin' In Meet-the-Artist, which takes place one hour prior to the concert and gives audience members a unique opportunity to interact with the artist of the day.
Tickets: Public $25; WP employees, alumni and senior citizens $22; WP students admitted free with proof of ID on day of show.