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Wynton Marsalis tackles racial injustice, social decay in the new ‘The Ever Fonky Lowdown’
Once a decade since the mid-80s, Wynton Marsalis steps out a bit and takes his music into the realm of social commentary. He does it well, too—as if there would even be a question. Keep reading »
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Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra Septet with Wynton Marsalis - Chautauqua Residency October 2020
October will be the month for jazz at Chautauqua, as we will host the JLCO Septet with Wynton Marsalis for a unique 10-day residency, Oct. 14 to 24, focused on improvisation, blues and swing. The ensemble’s performances will take place at Elizabeth S. Lenna Hall for streaming at a later date on the CHQ Assembly Video Platform, but viewable live by attendees of six special jazz-themed dinners and brunches. Keep reading »
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Wynton Marsalis Says Cultural Con Jobs Began Long Before Trump
As for so many of us, the past several months formed a season of loss for Wynton Marsalis. His father, pianist Ellis Marsalis—who Wynton described on his blog as “a humble man with a lyrical sound”—died on April 1, at 85, from complications of COVID-19. One of his clearest mentors, the writer and critic Stanley Crouch, died on Sept. 16, at 74. Keep reading »
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Living Jazz: Call and Response with Wynton Marsalis
Living Jazz invites you to join us for a unique series of intimate conversations featuring some of the world’s most iconic jazz musicians. Keep reading »
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Entre el cambio y la tradición - Brecha
Yo creo que el disco es satírico, cómico. En We Insist!, las letras no tienen nada cómico. Esto es más como un circo, y así te da la perspectiva de aquellos que están abusando de otros: están contentos con ello. Keep reading »
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WTF with Marc Maron: Wynton Marsalis
Wynton Marsalis created a profound examination of America, race, class, politics and human impulses with his latest epic composition, The Ever Fonky Lowdown. Keep reading »
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Wynton Marsalis tours with new ‘Democracy!’ work, while keeping jazz organization running amid pandemic [Q&A]
Despite the COVID-19 pandemic having shut down arts organizations across the country, jazz trumpeter Wynton Marsalis says he has been busier than ever these past few months. Keep reading »
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The Ever Fonky Lowdown, de Wynton Marsalis: el alegato de un maestro del jazz contra el racismo, el populismo y el abuso de poder
El trompetista editó una ambiciosa obra conceptual en la que advierte sobre el peligro que corre la libertad en la actualidad. Keep reading »
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‘Reclaim the soul of our nation’: Wynton Marsalis brings The Sounds of Democracy on tour
“I’ve been blessed to be on the road in our country since 1980, so that’s 40 years now, and I stay after every gig and talk to every person, all over the country,” said the legendary trumpeter and band leader. “I’m afraid to fly, so I drive most places. And I have a faith in our people because I’ve met so many people in so many places.” Keep reading »
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The Ever Fonky Lowdown - I Know I Must Fight…
An in-depth analysis of the libretto and lyrics of Wynton Marsalis’s funky jazz parable Keep reading »