The Lincoln Center Jazz Band opens the House of Swing

The curtain was swept aside for the majestic opening of the new performing arts center for the Lincoln Center Jazz Orchestra. The day started with a parade down Broadway. The performance opened with an original composition called “Call to Prayer,” which featured Victor Goines on the sax and Top Professor Eric Lewis. The next tune was a Coltrane tune that Wynton dedicated to bass player Carlos whose wife had a baby an hour before the peformance.

Listen to the show NPR.org

NY Times review

The Parade on Newsday.com

Wynton Marsalis at the parade
Wynton at the New Orleans-esque Parade down Broadway.

2 Comments so far »

  1. Bob Kirchner said

    on February 14, 2005 @ 10:34 am

    2-14-05 ‘morning,
    A few years ago I gave my older brother a copy of Winston Marsalis’ video where he was teaching a group of young students (about 6-8 graders) about music, instruments, and so forth. The director was a Japanese man with lots of enthusiasm. Winston played with a small group. My brother enjoyed it so much. Unfortunately, he loaned it to someone, and it has been lost! My brother is in Hospice Care and has but a short time to live. He tells me often he would like to see that video again. I will gladly buy a copy for him if someone can tell me the name of the album and where I can purchase it. I have been unable to locate it. A young man plays a cornet solo on the album entitled “The Merchant of Venice.” I’ll appreciate any help you might give me. Please email me at cow99@comcast.net
    Thanks, Bob Kirchner

  2. patti zavitz said

    on September 25, 2005 @ 10:35 am

    my son, matt is 16, and practices his saxophones, soprano to bari, has taught himself jazz piano, bass, clarinet, guitar,
    and seems to really have the talent and musical bug. He could really use a better promoter or supporter than just his mom here. are there any special camps, or learning and performing events that he could audition into? Thank you for your time. matt’s insufficient agent

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