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Wynton playing Ornette Coleman with JLCO
On this video an awesome performance of an Ornette Coleman tune by Wynton with the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra. Keep reading »
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Wynton to play with JLCO at Barbican next year
On July 23, 2007, Wynton Marsalis will be in London to play with the JLCO The concert will take place at Barbican Keep reading »
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Wynton explains: What is an arranger
“How do 15 strong-willed musicians come together in perfect harmony? How does the standard become fresh again? … Thank the arranger, the unsung hero who musically choreographs every show, bringing order and imagination to the bandstand.” On December 2, at 12pm and 2pm, The Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis in the “Jazz for young people” concert series, explore the techniques arrangers use to help everyone get along and sound good, good, good. More info about tickets on JALC web site Keep reading »
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Wynton performs Gershwin’s Rhapsody in Blue
On November 16, 17, 18 at Rose Theater, the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis, the American Composers Orchestra with special guest conductor Steven Sloane and pianist Marcus Roberts perform Gershwin’s groundbreaking Rhapsody in Blue, and then underscore vocal performances of Nelson Riddle’s finest arrangements from the Gershwin songbook. The evening includes music by Charles Mingus and John Lewis and closes as the ACO’s Music Alive Composer in Residence Derek Bermel brings his innovative vision to an exciting new work. More info about tickets on JALC web site Keep reading »
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Wynton and JALC celebrate George Gershwin
On November 13, 2006 at 7pm, Jazz at Lincoln Center will celebrate the music of the great American composer George Gershwin at the organization’s fall gala entitled Manhattan Rhapsody: A Celebration of George Gershwin. Hosted by CBS News Correspondent and Jazz at Lincoln Center Board member Ed Bradley, the concert will feature the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis, the American Composers Orchestra, Patti Austin, Kitty Carlisle Hart, Michael Feinstein, Angela Lansbury, Marcus Roberts, Brian Stokes Mitchell and other special guests. The concert will be followed by a festive dinner held throughout the Frederick P. Rose Hall. Keep reading »
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Coltrane concert at JALC reviewed by the New York Times
Yesterday, Wynton and the Lincoln Center Jazz Orchestra performed the music of John Coltrane at Frederick P. Rose Hall. Here is a review of the concert on the New York Times (free registration required) Keep reading »
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Wynton Marsalis and JLCO play Coltrane
Jazz at Lincoln Center celebrates John Coltrane’s 80th Birthday with performance and education events September 14, 15, 16 & 20, throughout Frederick P. Rose Hall Ecstatic and somber, secular and sacred, John Coltrane’s musical sermons transform Rose Theater into a place of healing and celebration with orchestrations of his small group masterpieces “My Favorite Things,” “Giant Steps,” “Naima” and more. The LCJO with Wynton marks the 80th year since the birth of one of the most admired, influential and adventurous artists in the history of jazz. More info about tickets on JALC web site Keep reading »
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Lincoln Center Jazz Orchestra renamed
The Lincoln Center Jazz Orchestra, the house orchestra of Jazz at Lincoln Center, will henceforth be known as the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis. The change will help identify the band, which is led by Wynton, more closely with the organization’s “worldwide brand,”. The group currently includes bassist Carlos Henriquez; drummer Ali Jackson; pianist Dan Nimmer; trumpeters Ryan Kisor, Sean Jones, and Marcus Printup; trombonists Chris Crenshaw, Vincent Gardner, and AndrĂ© Hayward; and reed players Walter Blanding, Victor Goines, Sherman Irby, Ted Nash, and Joe Temperley. Former members include saxophonist Wes “Warmdaddy” Anderson, pianist Eric Reed,… Keep reading »
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Wynton playing Portrait of Louis Armstrong
In this wonderful video, Wynton is with the JLCO in Netherlands (2002) playing an excitign Duke Ellington song entitled: Portrait of Louis Armstrong. Enjoy it ! Keep reading »
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New tour dates for Wynton and the JLCO
Wynton and the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra, will tour Europe this summer, playing in France, Spain and England. There are also a lot of new dates for fall 2006 in USA, where Wynton will play with his quartet. Please check the new tour schedule Keep reading »
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