Legion of Honor Medal Given To Wynton Marsalis

Saturday, November 7th famed jazz trumpeter – and artistic director of Jazz At The Lincoln Center – Wynton Marsalis received the Legion of Honor Medal at the French Embassy in New York City. The medal was presented to him by the French Ambassador Pierre Vimont.

French Ambassador Pierre Vimont presented Wynton Marsalis the insignia of [...]

Wynton Marsalis’ Call To New Orleans Jazz: What’s missing from contemporary jazz?

Wynton Marsalis describes the layout for upcoming shows at Jazz At The Lincoln Center, laying out that they will be doing his music for three days. Elements of jazz that he remembers back in New Orleans were to be added to the music (choirs, singing, jazz tap) that he said were not a part [...]

Willie Nelson & Wynton Marsalis Combine Efforts: “Willie Nelson and Wynton Marsalis Play the Music of Ray Charles”

On one special evening at Jazz at Lincoln Center, two musical icons, Willie Nelson and Wynton Marsalis, along with the stunning songstress Norah Jones, collectively brought their unique musical perspective to 15 of legendary Ray Charles’ hits such as “Hallelujah I Love Her So,” “Hit the Road Jack” and “Unchain My Heart.”

Recorded in High [...]

Wynton Marsalis & The Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra Kick Off Fall Season In Orange County

Famed jazz trumpeter Wynton Marsalis leads the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra, as they kick off the Orange County Performing Arts Center’s popular Jazz Club Series on October 1st, 2009 at 8:00 pm.

The Band:

Comprised of 15 of today’s finest jazz soloists and ensemble players, the band has been the Jazz at Lincoln Center resident orchestra [...]

Review: Wynton Marsalis’ “He and She”

As the title to Wynton Marsalis‘ fifth Blue Note release indicates, He And She is about that eternally compelling and most elemental of subjects, the relationship between a man and a woman. The Pulitzer Prize-winning composer, trumpeter and band leader, however, hasn’t merely crafted a love story, but a life story – a bittersweet rumination [...]

Ambitious New Album From Wynton Marsalis: “He and She” to be released March 24th

Artist: Wynton Marsalis
Album: He and She
Label: Blue Note
Release Date: March 24th, 2009

Pulitzer Prize-winning composer, trumpeter, and bandleader Wynton Marsalis will release his fifth Blue Note recording, He And She. The album is an ambitious, featuring 22 tracks that combine spoken word and music. Tempered with flashes of humor and plenty of swing [...]

Don’t Miss Wynton Marsalis & The Jazz At Lincoln Center Orchestra At The Minnesota Orchestra Hall

Event:
March 6th – 7th, 2009
(8:00 pm both nights)
Minnesota Orchestra Hall
Minneapolis, MN

One of the world’s premiere jazz orchestras will be in the Twin Cities for two days of student clinics and concert hall performances, March 6th-7th. The Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra, directed by trumpeter and jazz icon Wynton Marsalis, will present clinics and workshops for [...]

Will The Jazz Industry Get A Federal Bailout? Stimulus package needed

In light of the recent downturn in the American economy, the nations jazz musicians have joined the long line of lobby groups looking to Washington for support as the economy slides into a deepening recession.
The jazz industry is asking Washington for a bailout package and major subsidies on par with that of the auto sector.As [...]

Wynton Marsalis Featured On The Colbert Report: A duet for the ages!

This last Monday – 10/20/08 – we saw Wynton Marsalis as a featured guest on the famous Colbert Report, hosted by comedian and political radical Stephen Colbert. The interview discussed Marsalis’ new book Moving to Higher Ground: How Jazz Can Change Your Life
, and the two discussed it in relation to jazz in our [...]

Marsalis Music Collaborates With Berklee For Master Classes & Performances: “Marsalis Berklee Jams” 2008 featuring trumpeter Sean Jones

Marsalis Berklee Jams is a collaboration between Marsalis Music, Branford Marsalis’ Cambridge-based record label, and Berklee, representing an attempt to link successful professional bands with college-level students.

October 29th & 30th, 2008 bring two two master classes as well as a couple of performances to Berklee, and the featured artist of this Jam will [...]