Repertory

The Tyner Project

COMPANIES

CHOREOGRAPHER

WORLD PREMIERE

2002

MUSIC

McCoy Tyner Band

COSTUMES

Emilio Sosa

LIGHTING

Aaron Copp

RUN TIME

  • 1 hour and 30 minutes

Continuing the long tradition of collaborations between Ailey choreographers and legendary jazz musicians, Former Ailey II Artistic Director Troy Powell joins renowned pianist McCoy Tyner in a passionate exchange of movement and music. Originally commissioned for the Verizon Music Festival, The Tyner Project features lighthearted ensemble sections, a sensual pas de deux, and an energetic full-company finale all developed in close collaboration with the McCoy Tyner Band.