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Jazz at Lincoln Center announces inaugural Jack Rudin Jazz Championship
Jazz at Lincoln Center is proud to announce the launch of its inaugural Jack Rudin Jazz Championship, a two-day invitational competition featuring ensembles from ten of the most well-regarded university jazz programs in the country. Keep reading »
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Wynton Marsalis to be honored at NCAFP 45TH Anniversary Gala
The National Committee on American Foreign Policy is pleased to announce that its 45th Anniversary Gala Awards Dinner will be held on Wednesday, October 23, 2019 at the Metropolitan Club in New York City. Keep reading »
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World-Renowned Trumpeter Wynton Marsalis to Lecture on Society, Culture and History
During most performances with the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra, trombonist Chris Crenshaw sits right in front of the organization’s managing and artistic director, nine-time Grammy Award-winning trumpeter and composer Wynton Marsalis. Keep reading »
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Primo Artists signs Wynton Marsalis for Symphonic Composition Representation
Primo Artists announces the signing of Wynton Marsalis to its roster for Symphonic Composition Representation effective immediately. Representation will be handled by Charlotte Lee, President and Founder of Primo Artists. Marsalis joins a distinguished roster that comprises violinist/conductor Itzhak Perlman, violinists Joshua Bell and Nicola Benedetti, pianists Beatrice Rana and Seong-Jin Cho, and conductors Cristian Măcelaru, Christian Reif and Gemma New. Keep reading »
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Decca announces new album from Nicola Benedetti Wynton Marsalis’ Violin Concerto & Fiddle Dance Suite
Nicola Benedetti’s new album on Decca Classics features premiere recordings of two works written especially for her by jazz musician Wynton Marsalis: Violin Concerto in D and Fiddle Dance Suite for Solo Violin. Keep reading »
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Jazz at Lincoln Center Announces winners of Essentially Ellington Competition 2019
Jazz at Lincoln Center today announced the three top-placing high school jazz bands in the nation in the prestigious 24th Annual Essentially Ellington High School Jazz Band Competition & Festival at Frederick P. Rose Hall, home of Jazz at Lincoln Center. Keep reading »
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Wynton Marsalis Chooses His Top 50 Essential Jazz Recordings
Last week, Wynton Marsalis shared his “12 Essential Jazz Recordings” with Rolling Stone. As it turns out, there was a whole lot more where that came from. Check out his top 50 essential jazz recordings, culled from an eclectic array of categories Keep reading »
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JAI Rebrands as JazzArts Charlotte to Celebrate 10th Year
Since 2009, Jazz Arts Initiative has dedicated itself to improving and expanding the jazz music landscape in the Charlotte area. Now, as part of their year-long 10th anniversary celebration, the non-profit organization is rebranding as JazzArts Charlotte with plans for continued growth and expansion of its acclaimed signature jazz music and education programs. Keep reading »
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BOLDEN Original Motion Picture Soundtrack available on CD and digitally on April 19, 2019 from Blue Engine Records
BOLDEN Original Motion Picture Soundtrack featuring music composed, performed and arranged by Wynton Marsalis available on CD and digitally on April 19, 2019 from Blue Engine Records. Keep reading »
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Jazz at Lincoln Center Announces 2019-20 Season
Jazz at Lincoln Center and Managing and Artistic Director Wynton Marsalis announce the 2019 - 20 season of concerts featuring world premieres,exclusive collaborations, renowned guest artists, and events celebrating milestones and major figures in jazz. Keep reading »