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New tour dates for the Wynton Marsalis Quintet
Here are June tour dates for Wynton’s Quintet tour – the quartet from the Magic Hour plus Walter Blanding on saxophone. The quintet lineup is: Wynton Marsalis (trumpet) Walter Blanding Jr. (saxophone) Ali Jackson (drums) Carlos Henriquez (bass) Eric Lewis (Piano) Check the updated schedule in our tour section In the next days we will also publish the summer European tour dates for Wynton with the Lincoln Center Jazz Orchestra. Keep reading »
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Wynton Marsalis plays the music of Mary Lou Williams
The Lincoln Center Jazz Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis honors this largely underappreciated pianist, composer and arranger who was also a mentor of Thelonious Monk and Bud Powell. The concert features guest vocalists Andy Bey and Carline Ray, pianist Mulgrew Miller, and many compelling masterworks that Ms. Williams wrote for large ensemble. Thursday and Friday, May 13-14, 2004, 8pm at Alice Tully Hall More info on Jazz at Lincoln Center Keep reading »
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The Magic Hour reviewed on NPR.org
On the NPR.org web site there’s a news review about Wynton’s new album. Reviewer Jim Fusilli finds delight in the record, with clever performances. He also finds some of the jazz Wynton plays sometimes backward looking. Listen to the review on NPR.org (Real Player needed) Keep reading »
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Wynton to Raise Roofs for ICCF’s Housing Programs
Wynton Marsalis and his Quartet will perform selections from The Magic Hour for the April 20 benefit concert. The concert will raise funds for ICCF’s sixth annual Raising Roofs benefit concert on Tuesday, April 20, at 8:00 p.m. in DeVos Performance Hall Keep reading »
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Wynton interviewed by NPR.org
On March 29 2004, Tavis Smiley, (who has a talk show on PBS) interviewed Wynton for his NPR radio broadcast. Listen to the interview on NPR.org (Real Player needed). Keep reading »
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Wynton speaks about The Magic Hour on the Daily Show
Yesterday night, Wynton was guest on the Daily Show to speak with Jon Stewart about his new album: The Magic Hour. Enjoy the following video clip… Keep reading »
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Wynton interviewed by CNN
A new interview to Wynton about his new release: “The Magic Hour”, was posted in Showbuzz section on CNN.com Keep reading »
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Wynton Marsalis’ The Magic Hour is in stores !
Wynton Marsalis makes his Blue Note debut today with The Magic Hour. On the new album, Marsalis taps vocalists Diane Reeves and Bobby McFerrin, as well as a trio of up-and-coming musicians — pianist Eric Lewis, bassist Carlos Henriquez and drummer Ali Jackson. If you want more buying info or want to hear a song sample, please go on Amazon.com Our favourites tunes are: “Free to be” and “Big Fat Hen”. Tell us what are your favourite ones in the comment section. Keep reading »
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Wynton talks on WBGO Jazz Radio Station
Gary Walker, morning host on WBGO (88.3 FM), talks with Wynton Marsalis at 9 a.m. tomorrow. Keep reading »
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Wynton will play at Playboy Jazz Festival in June
Wynton Marsalis, Etta James, Herbie Hancock and many others will play to the 26th annual Playboy Jazz Festival at the Hollywood Bowl on the weekend of June 19 and 20, celebrating Playboy magazine’s 50th anniversary. The event, hosted by Bill Cosby on Saturday and NBC’s “The Tonight Show” band leader and guitarist Kevin Eubanks on Sunday, highlights a range of jazz genres from contemporary to traditional, big band, blues, salsa and world music. Wynton is set to perform with his quartet (to be confirmed) in what will be his tenth appearance on the Playboy stage. Other performers include the Christian… Keep reading »