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Father and son Ellis and Wynton Marsalis showcase taste, technical chops to jazz aficionados
Father and son Ellis and Wynton Marsalis showcase taste, technical chops to jazz aficionados at Tanglewood. Keep reading »
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Wynton Marsalis finds a model for life in his father, Ellis
LENOX — For Wynton Marsalis, integrity is at jazz music’s core — and his father Ellis’. “He was always the least-prejudiced person I had ever met,” 56-year-old Wynton told The Eagle during a telephone interview Monday. Keep reading »
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Wynton Marsalis talks Tanglewood, a fateful audition at 17, and his father’s enduring influence
The respective quintets of Wynton Marsalis and his 83-year-old father, pianist Ellis Marsalis, will perform Saturday to help close out the 2018 season at Tanglewood. The younger Marsalis, 56, plans to perform four new compositions of his own, collectively titled “The Integrity Suite,” backed by his longtime rhythm section of pianist Dan Nimmer, bassist Carlos Henriquez, and drummer Ali Jackson. Recent Juilliard graduate Julian Lee, 22, will round out the quintet on tenor saxophone and clarinet. Keep reading »
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Marsalis on Music DVD trailer available
The famous series entitled “Marsalis on Music”, in which Wynton explains the fundamentals of music to middle school audiences, is available as four-DVD boxed set.
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Marsalis on Music available on DVD
The famous series entitled “Marsalis on Music”, in which Wynton explains the fundamentals of music to middle school audiences, is now available as four-DVD boxed set.
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Helped by his jazz band and students from Tanglewood, led by Seiji Ozawa, Wynton puts a fresh spin on music and music appreciation. -
Wynton and the LCJO at Tanglewood tonight
The Tanglewood weekend brings the Lincoln Center Jazz Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis tonight, June 27, 2003 at 8:30. More info on Tanglewood web site
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Wynton Marsalis returns
Wynton Marsalis was only 17 when he first set foot on Tanglewood’s grounds as a Fellow at the center. “It was the first time I had ever left New Orleans,” said the young classical and Jazz trumpeter, who performed at Tanglewood Saturday night. Keep reading »