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Higher Ground benefit CD will be released soon
On November 22, 2005, Blue Note Records will release Higher Ground, a CD that documents Jazz at Lincoln Center’s Higher Ground Hurricane Relief Benefit Concert, a landmark evening of musical offering that was mounted by Wynton on September 17, less than three weeks after Hurricane Katrina imparted its devastation upon the Gulf Coast. The concert, which took place at Rose Theater in Frederick P. Rose Hall in New York City and was televised nationally on PBS and broadcast on XM Satellite Radio and NPR member radio stations in the U.S. and worldwide, boasted a remarkable array of talent including Norah Jones,… Keep reading »
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Wynton plays in Herlin Riley’s new CD
On his second Criss Cross date, Herlin Riley, drummer with the Lincoln Center Jazz Orchestra since 1992, assembles an all-star lineup from different eras of the band. The new album is entitled: Cream Of The Crescent and the front line comprises Wycliffe Gordon on trombone, Victor Goines on saxes and clarinet, and Wynton on trumpet, with bassist Reginald Veal and pianist Eric Lewis. More info on: Amazon.com Keep reading »
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Wynton plays the music of Charles Mingus
On October 18, 2005, Palmetto Records will release: Don’t Be Afraid…the music of Charles Mingus, a new album by the Lincoln Center Jazz Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis. The CD features six compositions by the legendary bassist and composer. LCJO trombonist, Ron Westray, arranged the music for the recording, which was produced by Delfeayo Marsalis. Keep reading »
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Wynton will not play at B.B. Kings Club this saturday
The Hurricane Katrina benefit at B.B. Kings this Saturday, Sept. 24 has been postponed due to scheduling conflicts. There is no information right now about when it will be rescheduled or which artists will perform on that date. Refunds at point of purchase Keep reading »
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Live at House of Tribes is in stores now !
Wynton’s new album, Live at House of Tribes is in stores now. Get more info about the new album in our discography section. Moreover, on the All About Jazz web site, you can read a complete web review written by Mark F. Turner, and on the New York Public Radio web site, you can listen and download an audio interview of Wynton explaining how the hall has changed New York’s jazz community, and preview his new CD. Keep reading »
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A preview of “Live At The House Of Tribes” on Bluenote web site
A digital preview of Wynton’s new album: Live at House of Tribes is now available on Bluenote web site. You can preview the new albums’ cover picture, listen to audio samples, pre-order the new album on Amazon.com and watch the complete video performance of the tune: What is this thing called love. Awesome !! Keep reading »
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Wynton playing in Marciac
On August 5 and 6, 2005, like every year, Wynton will be in Marciac (France), to play at the famous european jazz festival. The August 5 concert is entiltled My Brasilian Heart and Wynton will be with a special ensamble made by: Ze Nogueira (soprano sax); Emile Parisien (alto sax); Olivier Temime (tenor sax); Frédéric Couderc (saxophone baryton); Lionel Segui trombone; Daniel Zimmerman (trombone); Hervé Meschinet (flute); Vladimir Dubois (french horn); Marcos Nimrichter (piano); Mario Adnet (guitar); Carlos Henriquez (bass); Herlin Riley (drums); Cyro Baptista (percussion) On the August 6 concert, Wynton will play with strings: The CNR Instrumental Ensamble from Toulouse directed… Keep reading »
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Listen to MP3 samples from the new Wynton’s album
Exclusively from our fan club, you will be able to listen and download a 30 second sample of the tracks of the new Wynton’s album, entitled: Wynton Marsalis: live at House of Tribes. The new CD will be in stores on August 30, 2005. 1. Green Chimneys (15:49) 2. Just Friends (17:48) 3. You Don’t Know What Love Is (12:13) 4. Donna Lee (6:47) 5. What Is This Thing Called Love (10:27) 6. 2nd Line (3:55) The preview tracks are MP3 files. To hear a song sample, click on the file name or right-click to save it on your hard disk Keep reading »
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Track listing for Wynton’s new album
This is the track listing for the new Wynton’s album that will be entitled: Wynton Marsalis: Live at The House of Tribes 1. Green Chimneys (T. Monk) 2. Just Friends (J. Klenner/S. Lewis) 3. You Don’t Know What Love Is (G. De Paul/ D. Raye) 4. Donna Lee (C. Parker) 5. What Is This Thing Called Love (C. Porter) 6. 2nd Line (P. Barbarin) Keep reading »
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Wynton’s new album will be released on August 30
On August 30, Blue Note Records will release Amongst The People: Live at The House of Tribes, a new live album from Wynton Marsalis. It was on a chilly December night (December 15, 2004…) that Wynton and his quintet settled in for the first of what has become an annual winter performance at The House of Tribes, a funky and intimate community-run theater on the Lower East Side of Manhattan that also plays host to theater, dance, astrology, photography exhibits, and more. With the recorders on, Wynton led his quintet through a blistering set of hot, swingin’ jazz that listeners can now hear… Keep reading »