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Wynton Marsalis’ Acceptance Speech at Marian Anderson Award 2015
I would like to thank the Board of Directors and Chair Nina Tinari for selecting me as recipient of this year’s Marian Anderson Award. Thank you Mayor Nutter. And thanks to young Max Chambers who was accompanied by the great Farid Baron, to Miss Misty Copeland, to Lalah Hathaway, to Kim Burrell, to Bill Jolly and his band, and to my brothers for life, the seven. Keep reading »
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2015 Marian Anderson Award Gala Concert To Feature Wynton Marsalis’ Original Septet
November 10th Event Honoring Marsalis also to include Ballet, Gospel, and Jazz Performances by World-renowned Artists Keep reading »
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Wynton Marsalis awarded 2015 Marian Anderson Award
Mayor Nutter announced Monday that Wynton Marsalis, the jazz and classical musician, composer, and arts advocate, is the recipient of the 2015 Marian Anderson Award. Keep reading »