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Wynton to play for Dr. George Butler at Dizzy’s Jazz Club
On December 8, 2008, at Dizzy’s Club Coca Cola, Wynton and his Quintet (Walter Blanding, sax; Dan Nimmer, piano; Carlos Henriquez, bass; Ali Jackson, drums) will play to remember Dr. George Butler. Mr. Butler, a prominent jazz record executive for the Columbia, Blue Note and United Artists labels from the late 1960s to the late 1990s, died last April 9, 2008. He was instrumental in signing Wynton to Columbia. Keep reading »
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Preview tracks from Two Men with the Blues
We have just updated our discography page for the upcoming album entitled Willie Nelson & Wynton Marsalis: Two Men with the Blues. You can listen to a preview for all the tracks. Enjoy it! Keep reading »
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Willie Nelson & Wynton Marsalis: Two Men With The Blues
On July 8, 2008, Blue Note Records will release the album: Willie Nelson & Wynton Marsalis: Two Men With The Blues. Keep reading »
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Legends of Blue Note concert reviewed by New York Times
On April 26, 27 at Rose Theater, the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis debuted exciting and long-overdue big band arrangements of music recorded for Blue Note Records in the 1950s and ’60s. Here is a review of the first concert evening on the New York Times (free subscription required). Tonight, April 28, there will be the last performance at JALC. Keep reading »
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Wynton and JLCO celebrate The Legends of Blue Note
Wynton and the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra (JLCO) will debut big band arrangements of tunes by some of Blue Note Records’ seminal albums from 1939 to the late ’60s in a concert event entitled “The Legends of Blue Note” on April 26, 27 & 28 at 8pm in Rose Theater at Frederick P. Rose Hall in New York City. The Legends of Blue Note will feature the critically acclaimed big band performing music from Lee Morgan’s Cornbread, Horace Silver’s Songs For My Father, Herbie Hancock’s Maiden Voyage and many more recordings from the renowned record label. Ticket information and other… Keep reading »
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New reviews for: From the Plantation to the Penitentiary
Wynton’s new album: From the Plantation to the Penitentiary, has just been reviewed by the Monthly Review Zine and by the Ithacan Online. Take a look. Keep reading »
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Download the digital booklet and lyrics of album: From the Plantation to the Penitentiary
Now you can download for free the digital booklet (PDF file - 1.4 mb) of the new album: From the Plantation to the Penitentiary. Keep reading »
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Video: Wynton playing at CBS Early Show
On Saturday, March 10, Wynton was his quintet at CBS Studios to play some tracks from his new album: From the Plantation to the Penitentiary. In this video from the Early Show he played the tune “Supercapitalism” with Jennifer Sanon (voice), Walter Blanding Jr. (tenor sax), Dan Nimmer (piano), Carlos Henriquez (bass), Ali Jackson (drums). Wynton playing “Supercapitalism” at The Early Show Hit the “PLAY” button to start the video (Real Player needed). Go to CBS web site if your have problem watching this video or prefer Windows Media Video. Keep reading »
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From the Plantation to the Penitentiary is in stores now !
“From the Plantation to the Penitentiary“, Wynton’s new album for Blue Note is now in stores. You can buy the CD version on Amazon.com. You you prefer digital files, you can buy the new album directly on iTunes Music Store. On iTunes Store you can also buy the single version of two tracks: Supercapitalism and Where Y’All At? You can download the digital booklet (PDF – 1.4 mb) with artworks and lyrics here for free. Personnel include: Wynton Marsalis (trumpet), Waltrer Blanding (tenor and soprano sax), Dan Nimmer (piano), Carlos Henriquez (bass), Ali Jackson (drums), Jennifer Sanon (vocals). Keep reading »
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Video: Wynton explains From the Plantation to the Penitentiary
In this segmented video from Blue Note, Wynton Marsalis speaks about his new album: From the Plantation to the Penitentiary. Please click on the play button of the controller to start the streaming video (Quicktime required) Segment 1 Segment 2 Segment 3 Segment 4 Segment 5 Segment 6 Keep reading »
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