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Wynton Marsalis and Jazz Orchestra of Lincoln Center return to Denver
The last time Wynton Marsalis and members of the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra were in town, well, they weren’t exactly in town. Instead of taking to the Newman Center stage last spring as had been the plan, they performed “Democracy Suite!” virtually. Keep reading »
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A night of thrilling jazz at The Granada
The audience laughed throughout the Santa Barbara concert as the friendly trumpeter blended humor with history in his introductions to incredible classics written by everyone from Sonny Rollins to the awesome Chick Corea. Keep reading »
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Doing the work: A Q&A with Wynton Marsalis
I remember seeing Wynton Marsalis for the first time; who could forget? He was 17 years old, wearing a sharp suit, and playing with Art Blakey and the Jazz Messengers at the Newport Jazz Festival in 1979. Keep reading »
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Jazz at Lincoln Center Welcomes All-Star Lineup for “Celebrating Chick Corea”
Jazz at Lincoln Center will honor the music and legacy of late jazz icon Chick Corea in Rose Theater on January 13-14 at 8:00 p.m. with Celebrating Chick Corea. Keep reading »
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A Conference of Ambassadors: Igor Butman and Wynton Marsalis Celebrate Their 60th-Birthday in Moscow
The history of jazz in Russia does not begin with the fabled U.S. State Department-sponsored traveling shows of the so-called Jazz Ambassadors, which brought a number of American jazz greats to Eastern European countries and beyond during the years of the Cold War. It is, in fact, an almost 100-year-old history waiting to be rediscovered. Keep reading »
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Wynton Marsalis on Jazz as a Tool for Understanding Life
Trumpeter and composer Wynton Marsalis spent his formative early years around seasoned Black artists who taught him about American culture from their perspectives. Keep reading »
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Philadelphia Orchestra premieres Wynton Marsalis’s newest — a tuba concerto
Four words that were never likely to be found together are these: Wynton Marsalis Tuba Concerto. But there they are on the Philadelphia Orchestra’s weekend subscription concerts, a world-premiere co-commission for an unusual soloist by the great jazz trumpeter/composer Keep reading »
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Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra and Wynton Marsalis bring festivity and swing to Athens
A group of men coolly and calmly walk out in black suits and red striped ties onto a stage decked out with Christmas trees, red ribbon and bright lights. Then, with a quick greeting from renowned jazz musician Wynton Marsalis, the concert begins. Keep reading »
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Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis and Vocalist Alita Moses Bring BIG BAND HOLIDAYS back to New York City
Big Band Holidays, Jazz at Lincoln Center’s beloved festive concert event, returns to the House of Swing to spread good cheer this holiday season. The world renowned Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis and special guest vocalist Alita Moses, music directed by Marcus Printup Keep reading »
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Review: Vocalist Alita Moses and trumpet legend Wynton Marsalis give rousing holiday concert at Four Arts
One of the most anticipated holiday season concerts took place on Sunday afternoon at The Society of the Four Arts. Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis and guest vocalist Alita Moses presented a program titled “Big Band Holidays.” Keep reading »
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