As Bethel Woods celebrates its 20th Anniversary, the Event Gallery Concert Series expands to include new artistic experiences that bring audiences closer to the music in intimate and meaningful ways. Presented in partnership with Jazz at Lincoln Center, the 2026 Jazz Series features four thoughtfully curated performances showcasing a diverse lineup of world-class musicians. This cabaret-style series transforms the Event Gallery into a sophisticated jazz club setting, where artistry, atmosphere, and connection come together. Guests will gather at reserved tables and enjoy a cocktail-forward dining experience inspired by the iconic jazz rooms of New York City — offering a more personal way to experience live music and connect with the spirit of jazz.

For over three decades, Jazz at Lincoln Center has been a leading advocate for jazz, culture, and arts education globally. Under the direction of Wynton Marsalis, Jazz at Lincoln Center has brought the art form of jazz from the heart of New York City to over 446 cities in more than 40 countries. The Jazz at Lincoln Center Presents touring initiative provides an affordable opportunity to present great jazz programming, featuring up-and-coming musicians who have been identified as rising stars by JALC. The initiative also allows for expansion of the mission of JALC “to entertain, enrich, and expand a global community for jazz through performance, education, and advocacy.

About Luther S. Allison (Piano, Music Director): Hailing from Charlotte, North Carolina, Luther S. Allison is a Grammy-winning multi-instrumentalist specializing in piano and drums. He earned his BM in Studio Music & Jazz from the University of Tennessee (2017) and his MM in Jazz Studies from Michigan State University (2019). At 19, he made his professional recording debut with trombonist Michael Dease on Father Figure (Posi-Tone Records) and later recorded on several other Posi-Tone albums. Since moving to NYC, he’s performed at top jazz venues like Dizzy’s, Smalls Jazz Club, and The Jazz Standard, collaborating with artists including Samara Joy, Jazzmeia Horn, and Rodney Whitaker. In addition to teaching at the Brevard Jazz Institute, he has led clinics worldwide. Allison leads his own ensembles, blending his original compositions with the sounds of Black American music and co-leads a project with dancer John Manzari,