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Jazz at Lincoln Center has expanded its horizons and upped the ante like never before for its landmark 25th season. With this year’s lineup of performers and honorees, artistic director Wynton Marsalis again has shown his dedication to honoring the history of this unique American art form while also keeping an eye to its present and future. Among the many scheduled highlights: Opening Night with Jimmy Heath and Jon Hendricks (September 24), Impulse Records’ 50th Anniversary Celebration (October 28–29), Astor Piazzolla (November 11–12), Dianne Reeves (February 24–25), Herbie Hancock (March 9–10) and a new focus on the blues with the legendary Taj Mahal & the Phantom Blues Band (April 19–20). For more information, visit jalc.org.