Sunset Wednesdays: Melissa Aldana

Grammy-nominated, Chilean-born, third-generation saxophonist and composer Melissa Aldana takes inspiration from jazz legends, such as John Coltrane, Charlie Parker, and Sonny Rollins while channeling emotion through sound alone. Focused on sonic presence, the tones of Aldana’s saxophone fill a room from top to bottom with vibrant feeling. Over the span of her 15-year-long career, Aldana has developed her unique approach to jazz, rooting her musical projects in storytelling and the personal to create a sense of intimacy and meditation throughout her work. Aldana was one of the founding members of the all-star collective ARTEMIS. In 2013, Aldana became the first female instrumentalist and the first South American musician to win the Thelonius Monk International Jazz Saxophone competition.

Sunset Wednesdays take place on the Great Lawn. Visitors may bring folding chairs and blankets. Picnicking is permitted on the Great Lawn beginning at 4PM. Glyndor Gallery, The Café and Shop are open until 7:30PM.  

Reservations are not required for the Great Lawn. In the event of inclement weather, this program will move indoors where capacity is limited. Pre-registered Rain or Shine tickets receive priority seating indoors and must be shown at the Front Gate at time of admission. Same-day, indoor tickets based on availability.   

Premium admission is in effect from 4PM to 8PM each Sunset Wednesday. Wave Hill Member-for-a-Day and Member Guest passes are accepted these evenings. All other discount passes will not be accepted starting at 4PM.   

The Great Lawn is a flat grassy area accessible via flat, paved paths. 

Questions? Please email us at information@wavehill.org or call 718.549.3200 x251.