Jazz at Lincoln Center Presents: Great American Crooners performs Feb. 28

Celebrate the golden age of jazz and sentimental serenades when Jazz at Lincoln Center Presents: Great American Crooners performs at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 28, in the Center for Faith and Life Main Hall. The performance is part of Luther College’s 2025-26 Center Stage Series.

“This installment of our Center Stage Series provides something different from all of the artists we’ve brought in so far this season. It’s going to be so fun to hear outstanding jazz artists — both vocal and instrumental — performing timeless jazz standards,” said Susan Potvin, director of programming and outreach. “I hope that regular Center Stage attendees will invite their friends to join them for a classy evening of music, and that folks who haven’t yet attended a Center Stage event will give it a try.”

Jazz at Lincoln Center Presents: Great American Crooners features Emmy-nominated trumpeter and singer Benny Benack III; New York City-based pianist, vocalist, composer and educator Robbie Lee; and vocalist Shenel Johns performing “I’ve Got You Under My Skin,” “Misty,” “I Left My Heart in San Francisco” and many more. In addition to soaring vocals, the trio of Jazz at Lincoln Center musicians will share the true stories about the legendary performers who brought these timeless songs to life.

“As a self-proclaimed crooner myself, this show is very near and dear to my heart,” Benack said. “Many of us grew up on these classics playing around the house, at family gatherings, and spent hours singing along to the radio. It’s timeless repertoire that will drum up all kinds of nostalgia and fond memories, but with our stellar cast, we’ll keep things fresh.”

Before the performance, treat yourself to dinner starting at 5:30 p.m. in the Peace Dining Room at the Dahl Centennial Union. The cost is $33 per person. Dietary accommodations are available upon request.

Buy tickets for the Feb. 28 performance and for the pre-show dinner at tickets.luther.edu or at the Luther Ticket Office in the Center for Faith and Life. Contact the ticket office at tickets@luther.edu or 563-387-1357 for more information.