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UGA Arts Chat: Wynton Marsalis
In a re-envisioned fall season, UGA Presents is offering a new way for performing arts lovers to enjoy music, theatre and dance — from the comfort of their own homes. Keep reading »
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The Spark with Tift Merritt: Wynton Marsalis and Carlos Henriquez
Join us for the third episode of The Spark with Tift Merritt, featuring Wynton Marsalis and Carlos Henriquez. 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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Jazz at Lincoln Center announces 15 Finalists for the 2019 Essentially Ellington Competition
Jazz at Lincoln Center today announced the 15 finalists who will compete in its 24th Annual _Essentially Ellington_ High School Jazz Band Competition & Festival - the nation’s premier jazz education event - in New York City on May 9-11, 2019. Keep reading »
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Jazz at Lincoln Center announces 15 Finalists for the 2018 Essentially Ellington Competition
Jazz at Lincoln Center proudly announces the 15 finalist bands that will compete in the 23rd Annual Essentially Ellington High School Jazz Band Competition & Festival – one of the most innovative jazz education events in the world – at Jazz at Lincoln Center’s home, Frederick P. Rose Hall, on May 10 – 12, 2018. Keep reading »
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JALC and Harlem School of the Arts Announce New Series of Innovative Jazz Education
Jazz at Lincoln Center Managing and Artistic Director Wynton Marsalis, and Harlem School of the Arts President Eric Pryor, have announced two world-class, tuition free, jazz education programs and performance series at the Harlem School of the Arts in New York City. Keep reading »
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Wynton Marsalis’ 12 Tips on How to Practice: For Musicians, Athletes, or Anyone Who Wants to Learn
Practicing for countless hours before we can be good at something seems burdensome and boring. Maybe that’s why we’re drawn to stories of instant achievement. The monk realizes satori (and Neo learns kung fu); the superhero acquires great power out of the blue; Robert Johnson trades for genius at the crossroads. Keep reading »
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Jazz at Lincoln Center announces 15 Finalists for the 2017 Essentially Ellington Competition
Jazz at Lincoln Center proudly announces the 15 finalist bands that will compete in the 22nd Annual Essentially Ellington High School Jazz Band Competition & Festival – one of the most innovative jazz education events in the world – at Jazz at Lincoln Center’s home, Frederick P. Rose Hall, on May 11 – 13, 2017. Keep reading »
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Jazz at Lincoln Center and Rockefeller Foundation Pair Up for School Tour
Jazz at Lincoln Center and the Rockefeller Foundation have announced a new education outreach program for students in disadvantaged schools. The program, “Jazz for Young People: The Resilient Cities Tour,” will connect live jazz performances to an American history curriculum, reaching 60 schools in five cities: Chicago; New Orleans; St. Louis; San Juan, P.R.; and Sydney, Australia. Keep reading »
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Juilliard Jazz Presents “The Music of Thelonious Monk”
The iconic composer and pianist Thelonious Sphere Monk will be saluted on April 5, when Wynton Marsalis (’80, trumpet), the director of Juilliard Jazz, leads the Jazz Orchestra in a concert that will feature three pianists: faculty member Helen Sung as well as two outstanding freshmen pianists, Isaiah Thompson and Micah Thomas. Keep reading »