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Wynton Marsalis releases Live In Marciac CD and DVD
In the summer of 2008 multiple Grammy award winning jazz artist Wynton Marsalis and his quintet teamed-up with French accordionist Richard Galliano at the annual Jazz in Marciac festival in Southern France to pay tribute to the late jazz legends Billie Holiday and Edith Piaf.
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Richard Galliano, a renowned French-born accordionist who has collaborated with musicians including Chet Baker, Ron Carter and Charlie Haden. Hailed as an extremely versatile musician who is able to masterfully navigate many musical contexts and genres, Galliano is the recipient of the prestigious Academie du Jazz Django Reinhardt Prize awarded annually to the best French musician. -
Willie Nelson and Wynton Marsalis Play the Music of Ray Charles in Theaters and on DVD
On one special evening at Jazz at Lincoln Center, two musical icons, Willie Nelson and Wynton Marsalis, along with the stunning songstress Norah Jones, collectively brought their unique musical perspective to 15 of legendary Ray Charles’ hits such as “Hallelujah I Love Her So,” “Hit the Road Jack” and “Unchain My Heart.” Recorded in High Definition by HDNet, WILLIE NELSON AND WYNTON MARSALIS PLAY THE MUSIC OF RAY CHARLES gives music lovers a front-row seat to the sold-out concert, including never-before-seen rehearsal footage, interviews and photos. WILLIE NELSON AND WYNTON MARSALIS PLAY THE MUSIC OF RAY CHARLES can be seen in select cinemas from October 15 and arrives in-stores on both Blu-Ray and DVD on October 20 from A&E Home Entertainment for $19.95 (SD) and $29.95 (BD).
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He and She is available in stores
He and She, Wynton’s fifth Blue Note release is now available in stores.
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The new album is centered around that eternally compelling and most elemental of subjects, the relationship between a man and a woman. -
Listen to “He and She” in full on iLike!
Wynton Marsalis and leading social music discovery service iLike announced that “He and She”, Wynton’s new album of original music and spoken word, is available to listen to today in its entirety, only on iLike. iLike’s 24-hour world exclusive will culminate with the retail release of He and She on March 24, 2009.
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“He and She” to be released on March 24, 2009
On March 24, 2009, Wynton will release his fifth Blue Note recording, He and She (audio preview and cover image are available). (On the same date the sheet music for the new album will also be available for download.) It’s an ambitious effort, combining spoken word and music, and Marsalis has given his quintet some formidable charts. The album is tempered with flashes of humor and plenty of swing. There’s ease and elegance and more than a little wisdom in these grooves…
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New recording session on January 6-7, 2009
On January 6th and 7th, Wynton will be in the studio with his quintet and septet, for a new recording session. Beforehand, the musicians will have two days of rehearsals on January 4th and 5th.
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“Live From Jazz At Lincoln Center New York City” DVD available in stores!
The new DVD by Wynton Marsalis and Willie Nelson: “Live From Jazz At Lincoln Center New York City”, is now available in stores.
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Pre-order the new DVD: Live From Jazz At Lincoln Center New York City
On October 28, 2008, Eagle Eye Media will release “Live From Jazz At Lincoln Center New York City” on DVD by Wynton Marsalis and Willie Nelson.
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Wynton to record tracks with Natalie Merchant
***On August 25, 2008, Wynton will record 2 tracks with Natalie Merchant for her upcoming album. More to come…
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Wynton’s music scores for big band available for rental
Some of Wynton’s most important jazz and classical compositions for big band are now available for rental from Boosey & Hawkes. New music scores available include:
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