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Wynton performed at the first Furman Jazz Fling
On Friday night, August 17, the rain could not stop the first annual Furman Jazz Fling to benefit Jazz at Lincoln Center, from going full swing! A who’s who on the Hampton’s scene joined hosts Victoria Moran Furman and Jay Furman (Jazz at Lincoln Center Board member) at their stunning Southampton home for a joyful event complete with a performance by Wynton.
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Wynton to play at Iron Horse Music Hall
On August 21 and 22, 2007, Wynton will play with his Quintet in Northampton at the Iron Horse Music Hall.
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The Quintet line-up will be: Wynton Marsalis (Trumpet), Dan Nimmer (Piano), Carlos Henriquez (Bass), Walter Blanding Jr. (Sax), Ali Jackson (Drums). They will play four shows. At 7.00 pm and 9.30 pm for the two nights. -
New 2007 fall tour dates for Wynton with the JLCO
Wynton and the Jazz art Lincoln Center Orchestra (JLCO) will embark on their Jazz Masterpieces Tour across North America from September 8 through October 3, kicking off concerts and events to celebrate the big band’s 20th anniversary. Check the new tour dates.
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Wynton’s Live at Abbey Road to be broadcasted on Sundance Channel
Last year, on August 2006, Wynton and his Quintet were in London to record at Abbey Road Studios. On Thursday, August 16, 2007, Wynton’s performance in London will be featured in the 9th episode of Live from Abbey Road, at 10 PM E/T on Sundance Channel
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Wynton and John Besh filming “Iconoclasts” episode in New Orleans
Wynton is in New Orleans today to shoot an episode for the third series of Iconoclasts with chef John Besh.
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Photo: The Wynton Marsalis Septet plays at Marciac 2007
Last night, the Wynton Marsalis Septet, played in Marciac for the 30th Anniversary concert. Wynton paid a tribute to Marciac introducing the concert with these words: “No France…no New Orleans, no Jazz”.
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Photo: Wynton rehearsing with the Septet in Marciac
For two days, on August 5 and 6, Wynton rehearsed with his septet for the upcoming concert in Marciac. They played songs from the Marciac Suite: Loose Duck, Jean-Louis Is Everywhere, Mademoiselle D’Gascony, Armagnac Dreams, Marciac Fun, Marciac Moon, Guy Lafitte, B Is For Boussaget.
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Photo: Wynton’s masterclass in Marciac
Yesterday and today, Wynton gave some masterclass for the guys in Marciac.
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On August 3, 2007, at 4 pm, the first masterclass was for the kids at Marciac’s College, while the second one, today, was for kids that still do not play an instrument at Marciac’s school. -
Photo: Wynton Marsalis Quintet in Marciac 2007
Last night, the Wynton Marsalis Quintet performed in Marciac. They played songs from a new poem written by Wynton, and at the end of the concert people tributed a standing ovation to the band and to Jared Grimes. The band also played three encores: Moscow Blues, The Magic Hour and Sadness (by Ornette Coleman).
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Wynton and his quintet rehearsed with Jared Grimes
Yesterday, from 2pm to 5.30pm Wynton and his Quintet rehearsed with Jared Grimes (tap dancer) and speakers from Sweet Honey & Rock. They played some fresh new music, never released before…
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