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Into Gettin’ Fonky with Wynton Marsalis
Wynton Marsalis was born into a musical tradition. He grew up in New Orleans, home of the best jazz musicians around – including his father, jazz-great Ellis Marsalis. Keep reading »
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Wynton Marsalis: ‘Continue to fight for the world you envision’
Wynton Marsalis once again takes a long hard look at America on his latest offering with the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra — “The Ever Fonky Lowdown.” Keep reading »
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Race in America: The Historical Monuments Debate
Good afternoon. I’m Jonathan Capehart, opinion writer for The Washington Post, and welcome to Washington Post Live. You are in for a fun and provocative conversation on race with two outspoken men I’ve interviewed on this subject before. Keep reading »
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Explore the life, inspirations and iconic recordings of trumpeter Wynton Marsalis
Most fans know Wynton Marsalis as the most recognizable jazz trumpeter of his generation. He’s also a celebrated composer, educator, and music director of the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra. Keep reading »
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Wynton Marsalis On The Future Of New York City
Well, there’s definitely many things we could do better. And in any way we look along the system, we can find a way to reform it and make it better. I find a lot of times when we use a word like better, the question is always what are the proportions of things? What do we really want to see? Keep reading »
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Inspired By Injustice, Wynton Marsalis Reflects On His Music
Wynton Marsalis has always been deeply engaged in the subject of American race relations. The issue was a crucial part of his education as a young musician in New Orleans, and it has been a core preoccupation of his own work going as far back as Black Codes (From the Underground), a trailblazing album from 1985. Keep reading »
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NYC kids need the arts desperately: Wynton Marsalis says the city must not cut music, dance and visual art education
The coronavirus hit our city in a way that is unparalleled in the modern era. The city’s cultural mainstays have rallied to create entire digital seasons practically overnight, adapting to entertain and nourish home-bound patrons. Keep reading »
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Wynton Marsalis Finds Solace in the Optimism of the Blues
Marsalis, the artistic director of Jazz at Lincoln Center, puts his late father, Ellis Marsalis Jr., as well as Frederick Douglass and young musicians on his list of what’s important. Keep reading »
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WQXR Juneteenth: “The Black Experience in the Concert Hall”
To celebrate Juneteenth, WQXR offers “The Black Experience in the Concert Hall,” a live call-in special with WQXR’s Evening Host Terrance McKnight from 7-9pm. Terrance speaks with leading figures in the world of classical music, including Wynton Marsalis, virtuoso trumpeter and Artistic Director of Jazz at Lincoln Center Keep reading »
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Live with Carnegie Hall Presents Juneteenth Celebration Featuring Wynton Marsalis and More
On Friday, June 19 at 7:30PM EDT, Live with Carnegie Hall presents a Juneteenth Celebration-commemorating the nation’s true independence-the day dating back to the end of the American Civil War in 1865 when all members of the newly formed Union were finally declared free. Keep reading »