The fan club beginnings…
We recently digitalized an old VHS tape with some Wynton concerts, shot at the beginning of our fan club.
Here is the tune entitled Holy Ghost (25 mb - Quicktime needed), from the album: In this house, on this morning
This video-clip is from 1993 !!! Wynton and his septet are playing in Rome, after the Umbria Jazz days. Enjoy this wonderful video !
(Click on the link to open it directly, or right-click to save the clip on your hard disk)
This video is also available our iTunes Music Store podcast
Christof Rostert said
on October 17, 2005 @ 3:28 am
Wow, Luigi,
What hall is this in? The sound is gorgeous!
I’ve always regretted that Wynton broke up the septet as a working unit. This band was the hottest thing I’ve ever seen on a stage (except maybe McCoy Tyner’s trio). Wycliffe is such an unbelievably soulful player. And what about that pianist! Eric Reed, one of the brightest talents that Wynton has brought into the spotlight.
A lovely memory of a fantastic band!
carl vigeland said
on October 18, 2005 @ 3:29 am
joy!
Loretta Brown said
on October 18, 2005 @ 3:29 am
You’re simply the best !
Happy Birthday !!
CJD said
on October 18, 2005 @ 3:30 am
Just one of the many reasons why “In This House, On This Morning” is one of my favorite Wynton cd’s!
Happy Birthday Wynton!!!
Sonalii said
on October 18, 2005 @ 3:30 am
Encore! Encore! I didn’t want this one to end. What an unexpected treat and a great trip down memory lane. I miss the septet and this was a sweet reminder of seeing them play in NYC. Thank you!
Bluedemond said
on July 5, 2007 @ 5:08 pm
THIS SITE ROCKS!!!!!
Cara Lynch said
on August 1, 2007 @ 1:31 pm
I’m 11 yrs old,I’ve never heard Wynton. I got into a school in Marciac and it appears that I may meet him!
Stuart said
on August 13, 2007 @ 4:55 pm
Hi, how does a person join the fan club? I’d like to join!
Luigi said
on August 15, 2007 @ 5:46 am
Dear Stuart,
there’s no fee or kinda subscription to join the fan club.
To join, simply follow us every day using the method you prefer (web, RSS, etc…) and feel free to comment posts and discuss with other members on the FORUM.
If you want we can also subscribe you to our newsletter.
Please let us know.
Gina Agur said
on August 19, 2007 @ 5:29 pm
Dear Mr. Marsalis:
In ansswer to: “Where Y’all At?” We’re here! I believe we need to move towards change. We need to vote for Barack OBama for 2008. What a catchy tune to use Hues Corporation hit song from 1974 “Rock the Boat” to become - “BARACK THE VOTE!”
I have been a fan of jazz music since my inception with greats like Duke Ellington and Errol Garner.
I am not a consrevative, so I thought I would write this note to you.
Sincerest regards for change,
Gina Agur
tosin said
on September 26, 2007 @ 6:52 am
hi,
I love to be among wynton”s FAN, and like you guys sending any stuffs about him that i can learn from, cos i really like his way plaing the trumpet pls ,bcos i want to let you know pls that I am a trumpet player also ,so i believe that i can learn so many things from him as one of my mentor.So pls i will be greatful if you can help me info him as a person.thanx
Rob said
on November 4, 2007 @ 10:16 pm
There is a very cool signed print from the book JAZZ ABZ for sale on ebay
jay bass said
on November 6, 2007 @ 8:32 am
Can you tell me where to purchase the sheet music for jazz band for Duke Ellington’s Nutcracker Suite?
Four years ago your Lincoln Center Orchestra with The New York Philharmonic and Leonard Slatkin did a concert of the Nutcracker suite. I video taped it and ill cherish it along with my other cds of your band. I play with the Lakewood Community Jazz band, Lakewood, Washington. We are trying to put a Christmas program together.
james bass said
on December 11, 2007 @ 5:22 pm
I have looked in every nook and cranny I could imagine but no luck what so ever. for three years I have looked for the score to Duke Ellington’s Nut Cracker Suite. We are a non-profit local Playing local gigs. We wo like to
do a Christmas program of Duke’s Nutcracker some time in December 2008. We would like to purchase the score but apparently it is out of print. Could you help me get the score for our band?
Luigi said
on December 15, 2007 @ 12:14 pm
Dear James and Jay,
directly from our music person:
JALC has a copy of it, but they don’t own it.
The best bet for you person is to check with the Smithsonian. They hold all of the Duke Ellington collection.
I’m not sure if they’ll be able to get copies of the Nutcracker specifically, but it’s worth a shot.
r.aalders said
on February 4, 2008 @ 9:01 pm
For sale!
Coming soon on eBay. Duke Ellingtons ‘My gal is good for nothing but love”.
original album: 1927
serial number: B4961
A collectors item.