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Wynton and Garth Fagan talk about the upcoming concert
“Wynton came to us with the music for the love duet Spring Yaoundé,” Mr. Fagan said, “but when he saw it, he said, ‘No, man, I’m not going to use this,’ and he tossed away what he’d come with, and sat down at the piano, and with one hand on the keys, he put his trumpet to his mouth and just composed an extraordinary ballad right there. I mean the damn walls were crying with emotion by the end of it.” This an extract from an article about the upcoming concert at Rose Theater by Wynton and Garth… Keep reading »
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Wynton and Garth Fagan Dance performing Griot New York
On November 9, 2005, the choreographer Garth Fagan celebrates his 35th-anniversary season with a one-night-only reprise of Griot New York, with live music by the Wynton Marsalis Septet, at Rose Theater, Frederick P. Rose Hall. Tickets to the performance & reception are $250 and can be purchased through the Garth Fagan Dance office by calling 585.454.3260 Tickets are also available at levels of $150/$65/$55/$45. For tickets: 212.721.6500 or www.jalc.org Keep reading »
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Jazz In Motion: World Premieres by Wynton Marsalis
Guaranteed kinetic energy takes place on the stage of the Rose Theater on November 3, 4, 5 at 8pm with Jazz In Motion. Welcome, composed by Wynton Marsalis and choreographed by Peter Martins, is performed by Charles McPherson and a New York City Ballet dancer. Visionary Elizabeth Streb and her dance company STREB debut Gauntlet, with new music by Joe Chambers and his percussion ensemble. Tap genius Savion Glover and his ensemble ignite the stage in the evening’s final world premiere to new music composed by Wynton. Reprises include past Wynton collaborations with Tony Award-winner Garth Fagan and New York City Ballet’… Keep reading »