Wynton’s Blogs
Wynton to play with Patti Austin at JALC’s Spring Gala 2008
On May 28, 2008, at 7:30 PM, Jazz at Lincoln Center’s annual Spring Gala concert, themed “Spring Swing,” features the soulful vocals of jazz chanteuse Patti Austin, with special guest Wynton Marsalis, performing selections from her 2008 GRAMMY - award winning album Avant Gershwin. A festive dinner (9:30 PM) will be held throughout Frederick P. Rose Hall venues following the concert. Proceeds from the evening will benefit Jazz at Lincoln Center’. For gala evening tickets, call (212) 258-9961
Wynton’s solos transcriptions to be available for purchase
Due to overwhelming requests, we are pleased to announce that we will be making some of Wynton’s most famous trumpet solos available for purchase.
The solos will be available in B Flat and in concert pitch. They will cost $5 only and will be in PDF format. Following your purchase you will be able to download the music to your computer and print right in your home.
Starting from the end of May, the first solos that will be available in our Sheet Music section are: Black Codes, Delfeayo’s Dilemma, Later, Big Fat Hen and Free to Be.
Wynton to play in Marciac 2008 with his Septet, Quintet and Ri…
On August 8 and 13, 2008, Wynton will play at Marciac Jazz Festival with his Septet and Quintet.
The first concert will be performed at the Chapiteau by his Septet: Wynton Marsalis, Marcus Roberts (to be confirmed), Reginald Veal, Herlin Riley, Wess Anderson, Wycliffe Gordon and Victor Goines.
The second performance will take place on August 13 and will feature the Quintet: Wynton Marsalis, Dan Nimmer, Carlos Henriquez, Walter Blanding, Ali Jackson, with Richard Galliano. Wynton will also give two Master Classes on August 10 and 15.
A complete photo and video report of the concerts, rehearsals and master classes will be available on August. Stay tuned!
Wynton featured on Teaching Music Magazine
Wynton is on the cover of Teaching Music Magazine (April 2008). The magazine features an interview to him and story on JALC education programs. You can give a look to table of contents for this number and download a pdf of the Q&A with him.
