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New tour dates for the Wynton Marsalis Quintet, LCJO and Small Group
We have just updated the 2005 tour schedule for Wynton with the Lincoln Center Jazz Orchestra and with the Small Group. There is also a 2004 date with the Quintet. Check the new tour dates Keep reading »
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New 2004 tour dates for the Wynton Marsalis Quintet and the JLCO
We have just updated the fall 2004 tour schedule for Wynton with his Quintet and the Lincoln Center Jazz Orchestra. Check the new tour dates Keep reading »
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That’s a Wrap?
This post concludes my online diaries with the Quintet. I hope you’ve enjoyed these updates as I’ve enjoyed reflecting on my experiences the past few days and writing about them. Now I’m off to work with former US Senator Max Cleland. I’m in St. Louis right now. Senator Cleland and I just got back from a campaign event for Barack Obama, whose running for US Senate in Illinois. I’ll also be working with the Georgia Democratic Party and the John Kerry campaign. I’ll continue to write updates on this blog as I talk with… Keep reading »
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L.A. in Pictures
The show was loud. Over 18,000 people crowded into see the Playboy Jazz Fest in the Hollywood Bowl. It wasn’t intimate at all. And it wasn’t that conducive for jazz. The show. Ali, Simeon, Moi, Etienne, and Carlos Ryan McKenna, Bill Cosby, Jim Baehr Kevin Eubanks and moi. Etienne, a youngster, and Wynton. Moi et Wynton Keep reading »
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Santa Barbara in Quotes
“Excellent, just really good.” Stuart, Cameria “Mindblowing. I don’t have the magical gift like they do. Some people have an inate ability.” Eriz, Ila Isla After receiving quotes, we got in the white vans and drove to Winni’s house to have some gumbo. Keep reading »
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The Gumbo Party
After the concert, we went to Winni’s House (see pictures in the “Santa Barbara in Pictures” post). We arrived shortly after 11. And I didn’t leave until 3:00 AM. The highlight of the night was Winni’s award winning gumbo. Watch out, Emeril. Watch out, New Orleans. This gumbo was spicey and saucey. It had that twang, a mixture of any good jazz dish. The Santa Barbara elite seemed to be everywhere. I was engaged in a discussion with my friend Jim Baehr about how to improve Dartmouth College, our alma mater. The Chancellor of UCSB walked over to us… Keep reading »
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San Diego in Words
While I’m writing this post on my Dell Laptop, I am listening to the show. Actually, if I look to the left, I can see the show from my hotel room balcony. We are staying at Humphrey’s Half Moon Inn and Suites. Some hotels have views of the skyline or ocean. This one has the view of the Wynton Marsalis Quintet. The show opened with Peter Cincote, a jazz combo. He was funny in introducing a song. “If there’s something all Germans like to say…” Then he started to sing, “I love Paris in the springtime.” Some… Keep reading »
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San Diego in Quotes
“Hard to put into words. Awe inspiring. I know Wynton is talented but Eric Lewis is a nationwide talent. I’m glad all the young musicians can shine.” —Kurt, Coronado “Great! Smooth in the upper and middle registers.” —Mark, Bloomington “Outstanding.” —Cameron, San Diego What’s your quote? Keep reading »
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San Diego in Pictures
I’m about to leave for L.A. Here are some pictures to hold you over. Carl Vigeland on the right. He co-wrote Wynton’s book “The Bittersweet Blues of Life.” The venue. The view from my room. Boats. Keep reading »
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Santa Barbara in Words
Kevin Lee our magician opened the performance. The stage was in a no frills auditorium. It was back to basics with the halls, the littlest decor possible. It reminded me of EPCOT and the land or ocean exhibit. The ceiling looked like a layered cake, adding layers as it approached the stage. Celeste, one of the directors, introduced Kevin onto the stage. Kevin juggled a torch of fire and then blew fire. Quite spectacular, and the audience was impressed. I feel bad for the fellow named “Salut” in the audience — Kevin picked on him and brought him on stage. Wynton… Keep reading »
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