Wynton played a tribute for victims of Katrina on CBS
Yesterday morning, Wynton played a tribute for the victims of hurricane Katrina on CBS’ The Early Show. Here is an excerpts of the interview he gave:
“It’s too much to describe - not just for me, but for New Orleaners all over the world. I think I’ve gotten over 400-something calls in the last two days,” he says.
The calls come from friends who have been in New Orleans and describe a desperate situation; other calls are from friends around the world offering to help in any way they can.
Marsalis says his parents are fine, but no one there is really OK.
“I know so many people in the city and we are all so connected in New Orleans,” he says. “But we know we have a certain kind of spirit because we are blues people….
Read the full interview on CBS web site, where you can find also the free video of the interview, and the free video of the musical tribute with Wynton playing a touching melody (Real Player or Windows Media needed).
You can also download an MP3 file of Wynton’s musical tribute.
Wynton performing a tribute for victims of Katrina. (Photo: CBS/The Early Show)
Kathy Carder RN said
on September 3, 2005 @ 3:48 am
The most refugees ever in the US, more than the entire dustbowl and great depression. In the city of Americas truest music.
I couldn’t stop crying.
Two events gave me hope yesterday. The first was on the news. Dr. Gupta was at Charity Hospital showing how patients from Tulane were evacuated while Charity still has their patients. Someone was bagging a patient who needed a ventilator. Someone has been doing that since the power failed.
Hospital workers were singing hymns!
Then I heard WYNTONS HORN!
THANK YOU WYNTON!
You don’t know me. I already gave to the Salvation, Second Harvest, and the Red Cross got blood and money.
I’m a regular nurse and music lover. Daughter of Graham Young, trumpet player, music teacher, and honest man.
Nurses give hope to patients and families as Wynton gave hope to all of us.
cocoa-tea said
on September 4, 2005 @ 3:50 am
Wynton,douka,
karada ni ki wo tukete osugosikudasai.
1hi mo hayaku motono seikatu ni
modoreruyou oinori itasimasu!!
fron Japan
James Russell said
on September 4, 2005 @ 3:51 am
My friend James and I had the good fortune to take a class with drummer Herlin Riley at Ronnie Scott’s club last week. We know he was due to fly into N O the day before the hurricane. We are trying to find out if he and his family are safe. Our respect and sympathy go out to all those affected.
Julius Petty said
on September 5, 2005 @ 3:51 am
I would like to perform @ New Orleans benefit on September 17th. I am an Urban Gospel Vocalist with label,
Feel So Good Entertainment, my album is entitled “Thank You” and is being released on September 20, 2005. I performed at Foxwoods in August in connection with BET’s Bobby Jones Urban Impact Summit.
I still have missing family members as a result of KATRINA.
You may also contact my personal manager, Cheryl Astarita @ ceastar@optonline.net or 516.705.4608.
Thank you.
Cheryl Astarita said
on April 9, 2007 @ 11:50 am
Kindly consider sponsorship of Gospel Fava Global Competition.
Tel 516.313.7253
or
email: cheryl.astarita@gmail or ceastar @optonline.net