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The JLCO with Wynton Marsalis perform in Jazz For Young People™ Family Concert: Who Is Dave Brubeck?
The Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis performs its first family concert of the year: Jazz For Young People® Family Concert: Who is Dave Brubeck? at Jazz at Lincoln Center’s Rose Theater on February 8 at 1pm and 3pm. Jazz at Lincoln Center is located at Broadway at 60th St., New York, New York.
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JALC searching the USA for a female jazz pianist to play with the JLCO
In celebration of Mary Lou’s 100th birthday, Jazz at Lincoln Center and Artistic Director Wynton Marsalis are looking for a girl to swing our band, the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra (JLCO).
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Wynton explains: What is a Jazz Singer ?
On April 4-5, 2008, Wynton hosts the final concert in Jazz at Lincoln Center’s Jazz for Young People series of the 2007-08 season titled, “What is a Jazz Singer?”
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Vocalists Carla Cook and Gregory Porter share the secrets behind the vocal stylings of Louis Armstrong, Ella Fitzgerald, Billie Holiday and others in an interactive family-friendly concert. -
Wynton explains: What is Swing ?
Hosted by Wynton, the Jazz for Young People® concert entitled “What is Swing” is the first family event of Jazz at Lincoln Center’s 2007-08 season. The Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra (JLCO) and Wynton demonstrate the importance of swing rhythms through performance and storytelling.
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Wynton hosts the Family Jazz Concert
Wynton is going to host the final Jazz for Young People Concert of the season entitled, “How Do We Create Jazz Moods?” The performances will take place on Saturday, May 19th at Frederick P. Rose Hall, home of Jazz at Lincoln Center at 12pm and 2pm in Rose Theater.
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“What is an arranger” reviewed by the New York Times
When Wynton Marsalis goes onstage tomorrow in an outlandish outfit — say, a pink shirt, yellow pants and a purple tie — he’ll be making a statement. Not a fashion statement, but a statement about arrangement.
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Wynton explains: What is an arranger?
How do 15 strong-willed musicians come together in perfect harmony? How does the standard become fresh again? ... Thank the arranger, the unsung hero who musically choreographs every show, bringing order and imagination to the bandstand.”
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List of special events for Wynton and JLCO in New Orleans
Throughout the week, Wynton Marsalis and Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra will conduct a number of special ‘all-ages’ events around the city aimed at increasing awareness of jazz.
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Wynton explains: Who is Count Basie ?
Piano player and bandleader William “Count” Basie taught Kansas City how to swing with elegance and raucous enthusiasm.
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Wynton, in his “Jazz for young people” concert series at Lincoln Center, and the LCJO share the secrets of the Basie big band beat.
Saturday, February 11, 2006, 12pm and 2pm at Rose Theater. -
Wynton explains: What is the Blues
Explore the meaning and structure of the blues, the foundation of American music.
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Wynton Marsalis, in his Jazz for young people concert series at Lincoln Center, hosts a soulful investigation on the form, feeling and function of the blues and its integral role in jazz.
Saturday, January 17, 2004, 11am and 1pm at Alice Tully Hall (New York city)