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Bandstand Democracy - Downbeat December 2008
The score is in 4/4,” said Wynton Marsalis as he shifted his feet in time to the accented triplets that seem never to stop running through his head. He was simultaneously in the midst of a rehearsal with his orchestra and Ahmad Jamal for the Jazz at Lincoln Center season program opener, and a standing chess game with his onstage wingman, saxophonist Walter Blanding, Jr., which has been four years in the making Keep reading »
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Wynton discussing about jazz with Ethan Iverson
Last August, pianist Ethan Iverson sat down with Wynton and started working on the following collection of posts.
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Wynton featured on Wall Street Journal’s campaign
Last year, the Wall Street Journal launched a new campaign, “Every Journey Needs a Journal”, that showed the paths celebrities lives have taken, and how people you might not consider to be WSJ reader value it to guide them on that journey. The campaign featured the personal “stories”, bios and behind-the-scene video of some notable folks such as Wynton, Jake Burton, Cheryl Crow, Kenneth Cole, Steven Levitt, Alice Waters, Paul Teutul Sr.
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Wynton to perform with Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater
On December 17-21, 2008, Wynton and the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra (JLCO) will join with Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater for a live music celebration of America's two great art forms - modern… Keep reading »
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Wynton to play for Dr. George Butler at Dizzy’s Jazz Club
On December 8, 2008, at Dizzy's Club Coca Cola, Wynton and his Quintet (Walter Blanding, sax; Dan Nimmer, piano; Carlos Henriquez, bass; Ali Jackson, drums) will play to remember Dr. George Butler.… Keep reading »
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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 -
The Wynto Marsalis Quintet to perform at TransAfrica Forum Gala
On December 3, 2008, the Wynton Marsalis Quintet will perform at TransAfrica Forum Gala in Washington, DC.
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Wynton named “Best Jazz Artist” at the First Annual BET J Virtual Awards!
BET J bridged the worlds of music and virtual reality to bring viewers its first ever awards show, the BET J VIRTUAL AWARDS, premiered on BET J on Tuesday at 8:30 p.m. ET, followed by an encore online broadcast at 10:00 p.m. ET on BET.com
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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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