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Marsalis Reflects On Collaboration, Future Of Arts
One has to look no further than the nine Grammy Awards, seven books, Pulitzer Prize for Music and laundry list of medals and commendations that fill his resume to understand his level of productivity in just 59 short years. Keep reading »
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ONLINE EVENT: Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra Septet with Wynton Marsalis performing “The Democracy! Suite”
The Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra Septet’s performance of The Democracy! Suite aims to entertain, inspire, and uplift audiences with the full vigor, vision, and depth of America’s music. Keep reading »
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Educada incitación al trumpicidio
El último trabajo de Marsalis, riquísmo y múltiple en lenguas y polifonías, podría calificarse como arte en emergencia. Hay un presentador, Mr. Game, que introduce en estilo predicador y millonario a lo Trump. También la repetida pregunta contemporánea: por qué elegimos al enemigo equivocado. O votar contra nuestros intereses Keep reading »
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What Do Democracy and Jazz Have in Common?
Trumpeter Wynton Marsalis plays America’s “unofficial anthem” — Amazing Grace — and explains how listening, improvisation and a flexible framework are essential elements of both jazz and democracy. Keep reading »
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Wynton Marsalis tackles racial injustice, social decay in the new ‘The Ever Fonky Lowdown’
Once a decade since the mid-80s, Wynton Marsalis steps out a bit and takes his music into the realm of social commentary. He does it well, too—as if there would even be a question. Keep reading »
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Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra Septet with Wynton Marsalis - Chautauqua Residency October 2020
October will be the month for jazz at Chautauqua, as we will host the JLCO Septet with Wynton Marsalis for a unique 10-day residency, Oct. 14 to 24, focused on improvisation, blues and swing. The ensemble’s performances will take place at Elizabeth S. Lenna Hall for streaming at a later date on the CHQ Assembly Video Platform, but viewable live by attendees of six special jazz-themed dinners and brunches. Keep reading »
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Wynton Marsalis tours with new ‘Democracy!’ work, while keeping jazz organization running amid pandemic [Q&A]
Despite the COVID-19 pandemic having shut down arts organizations across the country, jazz trumpeter Wynton Marsalis says he has been busier than ever these past few months. Keep reading »
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‘Reclaim the soul of our nation’: Wynton Marsalis brings The Sounds of Democracy on tour
“I’ve been blessed to be on the road in our country since 1980, so that’s 40 years now, and I stay after every gig and talk to every person, all over the country,” said the legendary trumpeter and band leader. “I’m afraid to fly, so I drive most places. And I have a faith in our people because I’ve met so many people in so many places.” Keep reading »
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Con Wynton Marsalis: “Necesitamos ser más activos, sin importar en qué”
Wynton Marsalis publicó “The Ever Fonky Lowdown”, un álbum doble en el que aborda el racismo y las injusticias. Sobre eso, habló con El País. Keep reading »
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El disco de Marsalis que denuncia la desigualdad
Wynton Marsalis lanzó un álbum que refleja una obra emotiva y poderosa en la cual se retratan inequidades sociales e intolerancias diversas que se ven tanto en Estados Unidos como en el mundo en general. Keep reading »
