Repertory

The Tyner Project

COMPANIES

CHOREOGRAPHER

WORLD PREMIERE

2002

MUSIC

McCoy Tyner Band

COSTUMES

Emilio Sosa

LIGHTING

Aaron Copp

RUN TIME

90 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.