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Tickets On Sale Now for the World Premiere of Wynton Marsalis’ New Composition
Music Director Robert Spano and the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra will perform the world premiere of American Symphony by Pulitzer Prize-winning composer-musician Wynton Marsalis. One of Mr. Marsalis's… Keep reading »
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Tickets for Jazz at Lincoln Center’s 2009-2010 concerts are on sale now!
Ornette Coleman makes his Jazz at Lincoln Center concert debut to open the 2009-10 season on September 26. For one night only, Coleman and his two bass band perform inventive compositions that… Keep reading »
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Wynton live on Facebook from Marciac Jazz Festival
Hey all, at 5pm ET (11pm in France) I’ll be broadcasting my concert live on FACEBOOK from the Marciac Jazz Festival in the south of France. Just follow this link http://apps.facebook.com/wmeilive/.
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Wynton plays Marciac Jazz Festival – Live Webcast August 6th at 10am ET
Wynton has returned to the Marciac Jazz Festival for the 20th straight year. You can join him at the festival via live webcast as he and his musicians sound check for their upcoming concert celebrating the music of Sidney Bechet on Thursday, August 6th at 10am ET. Check some pictures from the rehearsals.
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Wynton Marsalis and the 2009 JLCO Summer Tour Dates
This summer, the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis travels throughout Europe and some of the most celebrated jazz festivals in the world: the North Sea Jazz Festival in Rotterdam, Netherlands; Umbria Jazz Festival in Perugia, Italy and the Vitoria Jazz Festival in Vitoria, Spain.
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While in Rotterdam, Vitoria and London, the world renowned big band will perform with Spanish musician Chano Dominguez… -
White House Music Series Begins with Jazz Hosted by First Lady Michelle Obama
First Lady Michelle Obama will introduce the White House Music Series which will feature artists of all ages who will perform, educate and interact with young people. The series will begin with the Jazz Studio on Monday followed by country and classical music events this summer and fall.
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Wynton’s comments about his week in New Orleans
Wynton is coming back from his tour with JLCO in New Orleans. He commented live on his Facebook and Twitter profile, from the Big Easy. Read his live report from his weekend in NOLA. Leaving for NOLA… Keep reading »
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Wynton to perform at New Orleans Jazz Festival on April 24-25
Wynton is now in New Orleans, to perform at Jazz & Heritage Festival. The first concert will take place tomorrow April 24, at 4:40 PM at Congo Square - "My Louisiana Stage". He will perform "Congo… Keep reading »
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Wynton to perform Jazz, Tap & Theater at JALC
On April 16-18, 2009, Wynton and JLCO will perform new music for three concerts entitled: Jazz, Tap and Theater. It features music, dance, oration and world premiere music by trombonist Vincent Gardner. Wynton Marsalis’ “Spaces” will also be performed, five movements showcasing the tap dance of Dewitt Fleming Jr. and Jared Grimes.
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Wynton Marsalis performs on “A Prairie Home Companion”
Wynton Marsalis and his Quintet performed on A Prairie Home Companion with Garrison Keillor at New York City’s Town Hall on Saturday night. The Quintet played three tunes: School Boy (from He and She), Number 8 (from Music, Deep Revers In My Soul), Free to Be (from The Magic Hour). You may still have a chance to listen to this broadcast in your area.
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