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The Magic of Wynton Marsalis
Magic was in the air as The Wynton Marsalis Quartet took the stage Sunday night, when the preeminent trumpeter in jazz music today strode confidently to that stage and began to whistle. This was just the beginning of an unexpected opener - an obscure Ornette Coleman’s composition - ‘Remnant” - a request from an audience member that was given a loving and virtuosi treatment.
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The Wynton Marsalis Quintet in Marciac
Tomorrow, August 6th, like every year, Wynton will be in Marciac with his Quartet to play in the famous French Jazz Festival.
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Wynton Marsalis: The Jazz Review Interview
He’s a busy man, but he’s immaculate - crispest suit I’ve seen in a while, hairline darkened and groomed to a pencilled exactness, the familiar playful smile always hovering around the lips. Keep reading »
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The Magic Hour reviewed on NPR.org
Wynton has released his first small ensemble jazz cd in 5 years. It’s called The Magic Hour.
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NPR Reviewer Jim Fusilli finds delight in the record, with clever performances. He also finds some of the jazz Wynton plays sometimes backward looking. -
Wynton talking to Tavis Smiley about his new album: “The Magic Hour”
On March 29 2004, Tavis Smiley, (who has a talk show on PBS) interviewed Wynton for his NPR radio broadcast.
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NPR: Wynton Marsalis, ‘The Magic Hour’
Those final minutes of the day, when parents everywhere are trying to get restless kids to settle down and go to bed, are what Wynton Marsalis calls “the magic hour.” It’s also the title of the acclaimed trumpeter’s new CD, which he says celebrates the childishness in all of us. Keep reading »
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Wynton speaks about The Magic Hour on the Daily Show
Last night, Wynton was guest on the Daily Show to speak with Jon Stewart about his new album: The Magic Hour.
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Wynton Marsalis Settles In for A Cozy Hour
“The Magic Hour,” the trumpeter’s new CD and his first for the Blue Note label, bears little resemblance to his previous offering. Released in 2002, “All Rise” was a sprawling, frequently stirring work that embraced big band, gospel choir and orchestral sounds. “The Magic Hour,” in sharp contrast, is a cozy and chummy affair, a nimble quartet session featuring vocal cameos by Dianne Reeves and Bobby McFerrin. Keep reading »
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The Magic Hour is coming
Wynton Marsalis’s new album, The Magic Hour, is coming.
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The Magic Hour will be in stores on March 9
Wynton’ new album, The Magic Hour, will hits stores March 9. The eight-song set follows his acclaimed 200-performer orchestral work, All Rise. Wynton is joined by pianist Eric Lewis, bassist Carlos Henriquez and drummer Ali Jackson, plus guest vocalists Dianne Reeves and Bobby McFerrin.
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