Wynton and Yacub Addy rehearsing Congo Square
Wynton Marsalis and Yacub Addy, who lives in Latham, are collaborating on “Congo Square,” a new composition that pays tribute to the historic site on Rampart Street in New Orleans where African slaves gathered to perform their own music during the 1700s and 1800s.
Commissioned by Jazz at Lincoln Center, “Congo Square” will attempt to reunite traditional African rhythms with New Orleans’ specific brand of American jazz. Combining the talents of Odadaa! and Marsalis’ Lincoln Center Jazz Orchestra, the new work will have its world premiere in Congo Square in New Orleans on April 23, despite the ravages of Hurricane Katrina.
They rehearsed at the Hart Theater at The Egg in Albany on Thursday, Jan. 5. Read an article about it on TimesUnion.com
Rtia Childs said
on June 30, 2007 @ 11:58 am
Where can I buy a CD of Congo Square?
Rtia Childs said
on June 30, 2007 @ 12:02 pm
I saw the Wynton Marsalis interview on the Tavis Smiley Show and I was so impressed with Wynton’s impression of Yacub Addy’s ability as a drummer. Where can I purchase CD of Congo Square?
Luigi Beverelli said
on June 30, 2007 @ 12:15 pm
The new album was only available at Congo Square concerts.
It will be officially released in stores this fall.
Please continue to follow the site, we’ll put updated news about it soon.