"Don't let the form you have chosen interfere with the music as it reveals itself. Take the music as it comes and change the form"
Wynton Marsalis
Wynton Marsalis
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- Genre:
- Jazz
- Hometown:
- New Orleans
- Record Label:
- The Orchard
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- Wynton Marsalis with Jazz at L...
Theatre Antique
Tuesday, July 7 at 8:00pm - Wynton Marsalis with Jazz at L...
Salle Pleyel
Friday, July 10 at 8:00pm - Wynton Marsalis with Jazz at L...
Amazon Hall
Sunday, July 12 at 6:45pm - Wynton Marsalis with Jazz at L...
Arena Santa Giuliana
Tuesday, July 14 at 8:00pm - Wynton Marsalis with Jazz at L...
Auditorio Municipal Parque Almansa
Thursday, July 16 at 8:00pm - Wynton Marsalis with Jazz at L...
Palau de la Musica
Friday, July 17 at 8:00pm - Wynton Marsalis with Jazz at L...
Polideportivo de Mendizorrotza
Saturday, July 18 at 8:00pm - Wynton Marsalis with Jazz at L...
Barbican
Friday, July 24 at 7:30pm - Wynton Marsalis with Jazz at L...
Weltkulturerbe Völklinger Hütte
Saturday, July 25 at 8:00pm - Wynton Marsalis with Jazz at L...
Budapest World Trade Center
Sunday, July 26 at 8:00pm


We played an experimental and fun concert last night to open the 30th Montreal Jazz Festival. The Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra was joined by the great Spanish pianist Chano Dominguez and his group...


In reflecting on the tragic and sudden death of Michael Jackson and the narrative that has emerged, I am compelled to make some observations to sweeten the pot of opinions that feed this democratic dialogue. I spoke to Mr. Jackson once in the 1980's by telephone in the offices of Sony Records...


Wynton Marsalis Off to rehearsal with the JLCO and my good friend, Chano Dominguez. Gig tomorrow at the Montreal Jazz Festival.


Wynton Marsalis On my way to Montreal to rehearse and play a gig with the JLCO and Chano Dominguez at the jazz festival. Come check us out on Tuesday if you're in Montreal!


In case you weren't able to join me for the Q&A, here are the questions and the answers I gave. Wynton ...
Whitney at 12:40pm June 26
I beleive there was a computer problem twice yousaid We will back with you Megan but you addressed it to two different people one not megan. I see it happened with another person who asked also. I'm just trying to figure out the structure of you answering the questions. I learned some things from people you did answer. Some people said they were 1st or 2nd waited (like standing in line) and you never answered them.
Mark at 4:27pm June 28
Thank you for organizing all these questions from your forum. As always, your effort and kindness are always appreciated!!! God bless!


This is a busy week. Over the weekend we drove to Evanston, IL for the commencement of Northwestern University. After working on the commencement address for several days and nights, rain necessitated the reading of the first and last pages only...
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Wynton Marsalis discussed Live Q&A with Wynton Marsalis - June 24th 2009 on the Wynton Marsalis discussion board.


Wynton Marsalis Thanks for joining me for the Q&A. I’d like to give you all a free download of my album, “Here...Now”, which is only available online. Download it here and let me know what you think! http://bit.ly/HereNowOne
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1. Chorale 2. Speed 3. Strength 4. Style 5. Glamour 6. Pain 7. Heaven Released 01 June 2007.


Wynton Marsalis It’s that time! Post your questions in the “Discussions” tab under the thread “Live Q&A with Wynton Marsalis - June 24th 2009”. Follow this link to the thread http://bit.ly/jun24
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Marko at 5:49pm June 24
Мој брат!!!!!
Lady Dale at 3:05pm July 2
Greetings Mr. Marsalis,
I would just like to say, thank you very much for answering my question as well as your many other grateful fans. I think that the structure was as good as it gets on the internet. I appreciate your effort. As far as being courteous and professional, you exemplify both qualities. You have extended yourself to your many ... Read Morefans and admirers. Not many "famous musicians have been so gracious. Wynton, you can't please them all! Stay encouraged!! I look forward to the next invitation. Keep it swinging!
Lady Dale
I would just like to say, thank you very much for answering my question as well as your many other grateful fans. I think that the structure was as good as it gets on the internet. I appreciate your effort. As far as being courteous and professional, you exemplify both qualities. You have extended yourself to your many ... Read Morefans and admirers. Not many "famous musicians have been so gracious. Wynton, you can't please them all! Stay encouraged!! I look forward to the next invitation. Keep it swinging!
Lady Dale
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Wynton Marsalis discussed Live Q&A with Wynton Marsalis - June 24th 2009 on the Wynton Marsalis discussion board.

Wynton Marsalis discussed Live Q&A with Wynton Marsalis - June 24th 2009 on the Wynton Marsalis discussion board.

Wynton Marsalis wrote on Third Live Q&A with Wynton Marsalis on Facebook's Wall.


Wynton Marsalis Get your questions ready! I’ll be online in 2 hours and ready to answer as many as I can. See you at 4pm ET!


Wynton Marsalis Don't forget to join me for another Q&A session today at 4pm ET. I'll answer as many questions as I can for one hour. Check back later for details on where to post your question. Talk to you soon!


Wynton Marsalis Check out this clip of President Obama talking about jazz around the 2:35 mark. It features my recent trip to the White House. http://bit.ly/38Dwwd
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In an interview with Harry Smith, President Obama talks about one of his unofficial duties as president but, certainly, one of his most important; being a father to daughters Sasha and Malia.


Wynton Marsalis Today is the last day to enter to win a signed copy of my album, At the Octoroon Balls. Sign up for my enewsletter and you will be automatically entered to win. http://www.wyntonmarsalis.org/newsletter


Wynton Marsalis Check out my interview with Forbes Magazine http://bit.ly/1nvtiZ
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Composer talks to Forbes about the state of jazz, democracy and Wall Street.


Wynton Marsalis Please join me on Wednesday, June 24th at 4pm ET for a live chat in my page. Keep checking back for more details. http://bit.ly/qanda
Patrick at 7:32am June 22
Wynton, your responses are always informative and sometimes provocative! I look forward to the live chat.
Oliver at 10:56am June 22
Mr. Marsalis, I look forward to this live chat. I myself play trumpet and will be majoring in jazz performance studies, so who better to ask questions concerning music than one of the masters of jazz himself?


ask your question directly to Wynton
Please join me on Wednesday, June 24th at 4pm ET for a live chat in my Facebook page. I will answer as many questions as I can during the hour q&a. Keep checking back for mor...
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Time:4:00PM Wednesday, June 24th
Location:Wynton's home
Reilly at 10:08am June 21
actually you did answer a few last time...im wrong and i apologize


Ophelia at 1:30pm June 24
does wynton actually respond to anyone in the live discussions??
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