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The 2009 Jazz Masters: Jazz Oscars
An annual celebration since 1982, the National Endowment for the Arts Jazz Masters Awards Ceremony & Concert has become the jazz world’s equivalent to the Academy Awards. And while there may not have been any Hollywood-style red carpet arrivals outside Jazz at Lincoln Center for this year’s gala on Oct. 17, the sheer number of living legends assembled inside Rose Theater caused many goosebump moments for the faithful fans, family, friends and past Jazz Masters in attendance. Keep reading »
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Wynton Marsalis to perform for Brooks Brothers
On Thursday, December 4, 2008, Wynton and his Quintet will perform at Brooks Brothers Store.
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The event will take place at 7:30 p.m. at Brooks Brothers Store, 346 Madison Ave, New York City. As you know, on 2003, Wynton also wrote the music and recorded a special album for Brooks Brothers, entitled Cast of Cats -
Wynton’s video clip for “Just ask the Locals ” campaign
NYC & Company - the City’s marketing, tourism and partnership organization - launched the third phase of the Just Ask The Locals tourist appreciation campaign. The campaign, which features local New York City celebrities and experts offering insider tips and suggestions on what to see and do around the five boroughs, has expanded its online presence to include real-time mobile events updates and enhanced content.
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Wynton to sign his new book at Hue-Man Bookstore
On Tuesday, November 25, 2008 Wynton will be at Hue-Man Bookstore and Café in New York City, to discuss and sign his new book: “Moving to Higher Ground: How Jazz Can Change Your Life”.
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Wynton and Stanley Crouch tallking about Louis Armstrong
Apple’s iTunes U is offering a lengthy in-depth account of the life of the great Louis Armstrong - and a huge show (a 1.5 hour video) is available now for free from iTunes U.
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Wynton to play Nursery Song Swing at Jazz at Lincoln Center
On November 6-7-8, 2009, the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton and guest artists will transform traditional children's songs and nursery rhymes with a big band twist. Performed at Jazz at… Keep reading »
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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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Video: Ahmad Jamal performing with Wynton at JALC
On September 18-20, 2008, Jazz at Lincoln Center opened its 2008-09 season, with master of jazz piano, Ahmad Jamal, and the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis performing in Rose Theater.
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Ahmad Jamal at JALC’s season opening concert
When Ahmad Jamal mentioned that it’s been 50 years since “that” recording in Chicago—the renowned At the Pershing: But Not For Me which he recorded as a member of the Pershing Hotel’s house trio in 1958—his longevity and scope as a pianist quickly came into perspective and overwhelmed me. Few pianists, let alone jazz musicians, can claim such an expansive career. That the majority of this setlist came only from the latter 20 years of his repertoire was an additional testament to his continuing presence as one of jazz’s great pianists and innovators. But at Jazz at Lincoln Center’s season opening concert series in Rose Hall Jamal humbly eschewed his celebrated stature, opting to cherish the Hall’s demure acoustics, his quartet’s deft phrasing, and the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra’s superb arrangements and soloing. Keep reading »