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Inspired By Injustice, Wynton Marsalis Reflects On His Music
Wynton Marsalis has always been deeply engaged in the subject of American race relations. The issue was a crucial part of his education as a young musician in New Orleans, and it has been a core preoccupation of his own work going as far back as Black Codes (From the Underground), a trailblazing album from 1985. Keep reading »
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NYC kids need the arts desperately: Wynton Marsalis says the city must not cut music, dance and visual art education
The coronavirus hit our city in a way that is unparalleled in the modern era. The city’s cultural mainstays have rallied to create entire digital seasons practically overnight, adapting to entertain and nourish home-bound patrons. Keep reading »
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Discussion with musical legends Wynton Marsalis and Igor Butman
June 30! A special virtual discussion spanning the Atlantic for our Russian viewers: two jazz legends – Wynton Marsalis and Igor Butman – live with Russian interpretation. Keep reading »
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Wynton Marsalis Finds Solace in the Optimism of the Blues
Marsalis, the artistic director of Jazz at Lincoln Center, puts his late father, Ellis Marsalis Jr., as well as Frederick Douglass and young musicians on his list of what’s important. Keep reading »
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WQXR Juneteenth: “The Black Experience in the Concert Hall”
To celebrate Juneteenth, WQXR offers “The Black Experience in the Concert Hall,” a live call-in special with WQXR’s Evening Host Terrance McKnight from 7-9pm. Terrance speaks with leading figures in the world of classical music, including Wynton Marsalis, virtuoso trumpeter and Artistic Director of Jazz at Lincoln Center Keep reading »
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Live with Carnegie Hall Presents Juneteenth Celebration Featuring Wynton Marsalis and More
On Friday, June 19 at 7:30PM EDT, Live with Carnegie Hall presents a Juneteenth Celebration-commemorating the nation’s true independence-the day dating back to the end of the American Civil War in 1865 when all members of the newly formed Union were finally declared free. Keep reading »
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HearTOGETHER: A Healing Conversation in Music and Words
HearTOGETHER will feature a conversation with Wynton Marsalis and Valerie Coleman, as well as a performance by Wynton and the world premiere of Valerie’s Seven O’Clock Shout, her second Philadelphia Orchestra commission, dedicated to frontline workers in the COVID-19 pandemic. The HearTOGETHER live stream will be available on philorch.org and our Facebook page. Keep reading »
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Jazz At Lincoln Center Salutes World’s Top High School Big Bands With Essentially Ellington High School Jazz Band Virtual Festival
23 high school big bands from around the world, largest group in festival’s history, celebrate 25 years of Essentially Ellington, nation’s premier jazz education event Keep reading »
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Jazz competition for high school students goes virtual
The coronavirus pandemic has altered the annual Essentially Ellington High School Jazz Band Competition & Festival, but it will still go on, giving students the chance to show their talents virtually. Keep reading »
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The Brian Lehrer Show - Wynton Marsalis With Music in Lockdown
Wynton Marsalis, trumpeter, composer, and artistic director of Jazz at Lincoln Center, talks about this year’s virtual Jazz at Lincoln Center’s Essentially Ellington High School Jazz Band Competition & Festival, which is celebrating 25 years. Keep reading »
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