Video about Wynton visiting the New Jersey State Prison
In August 2005, Wynton visited the maximum security prison in Trenton to meet the inmates, who are members of a group called the Jazz Allstars Band, after receiving a letter from Jerald Albrecht, a convicted robber who plays a mean guitar.
On YouTube there’s a video about that event, where Wynton plays with members of the band.
gloria said
on October 15, 2006 @ 1:45 pm
NJSP band has a nice sound. It’s always interesting to see how music can affect people for good.
Sonalii said
on October 16, 2006 @ 8:17 am
The positive effects music has is far reaching and is evident in this video. I applaud Wynton’s relentless pursuit of music education, particularly jazz and unselfishly sharing his knowledge.
Daniel said
on June 1, 2007 @ 2:41 pm
There is another jazz project initiated by myself and my partner Howard Wiley called “The Angola Project.” For more information take a look at www.howardwiley.com. We are arranging spirituals, blues and worksongs from Angola State Prison in Louisiana and Parchamn Farm in Mississippi for strings and horns.
Erik Montgomery said
on October 26, 2007 @ 2:51 pm
Greatt video! What was the name of that first piece that the group played? GOD Bless…
James said
on October 26, 2007 @ 3:47 pm
That Wynton would take the time to go over, play, give lessons and generally raise up everyone’s spirits is exceptionally generous on his part. I’m impressed with everything Wynton does. Thanks for all that you do, man.
James
Jacques Mullins said
on November 1, 2007 @ 8:05 pm
The name of the first piece is Stolen Moments by Oliver Nelson………..Jacques
dehoumon gildas:benenese said
on November 6, 2007 @ 6:26 am
best marsalis