Wynton to start the USA Summer tour with JLCO
On June 20, 2008, Wynton and the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra (JLCO) will start the 2008 USA Summer tour from Ottawa (from June 20 through July 14).
They will also play in Winnipeg, Calgary, Edmonton, Vancouver, Victoria, etc.. Check the complete tour schedule with more info about venues. On July 1, they will also perform in Seattle for the SummerFest 2008. Give a look to the nice anecdotes Mark O’Connor tells about Wynton and his CD on Seattle Symphony Blog. Setlists for the Summer tour 2008 will be published on a daily basis in our FORUM.
Please send us comments, reviews and photos with Wynton if you are going to attend one of the concerts. They will be published here and on Wynton’s Flickr gallery. (July 8 date in San Diego just added)
Natalie Cole, who was scheduled to appear as a special guest with the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis at the Hollywood Bowl on Wednesday, July 9, 2008, has been forced to cancel due to illness. Natalie Cole is replaced by Willie Nelson.
Personnel for JLCO Summer Tour 2008 is:
Wynton Marsalis, music director, trumpet
Sean Jones, trumpet
Ryan Kisor, trumpet
Marcus Printup, trumpet
Ron Westray/Vincent Gardner, trombone
Chris Crenshaw, trombone
Elliot Mason, trombone
Sherman Irby, alto saxophone
Ted Nash, alto and soprano saxophones, clarinet
Walter Blanding, tenor and soprano saxophones, clarinet
Victor Goines, tenor and soprano saxophones, Bb clarinet, bass clarinet
Joe Temperley, baritone and soprano saxophones, bass clarinet
Dan Nimmer, piano
Carlos Henriquez, bass
Ali Jackson, drums
Seattle Symphony said
on June 18, 2008 @ 2:21 pm
Thanks for the mention! We’re looking forward to hosting Wynton and the JLCO in Seattle on July 1. It’s sure to be a great evening.
Luigi said
on June 21, 2008 @ 2:56 am
Here is the first review about the concert in Ottawa, last night:
http://ottawasun.com/Showbiz/OtherShowbiz/2008/06/20/5943066.html
careba said
on June 21, 2008 @ 6:31 am
CONGRATS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
C.
gloria said
on June 22, 2008 @ 11:00 am
What a great summer tour! Half the setlist from the recent Ottawa festival represents jazz music from 1960-1965! Wynton’s arrangement of Giant Steps (1960) for big band is especially powerful, and Ted Nash has beautifully recreated the ballad, Ceora (1965).
It’s good to see the lesser known composers (McLean, Morgan, Henderson) featured together with Coltrane and Ellington.
The inclusion of Braggin’ in Brass (1938), which was so ahead of its time, clearly demonstrates Wynton’s theme that the canon of jazz can remain relevant and modern. It’s interesting how the varied jazz selections blend from the past into the present.
The addition of The Cape Verdean Blues (1965) and Strayhorn’s ode (1949) complete a wonderful musical tour spanning seven decades.
gloria said
on June 25, 2008 @ 2:14 pm
Hope we can catch part of this tour. Such variety of jazz music, haven’t heard Continuous in a long while!
Congratulations to the members of this wonderful band.
Have a great summer everyone, with happy and safe travels!!
ZW said
on June 25, 2008 @ 10:08 pm
Can’t wait to hear these great tunes! I’ll be making a trip from Austin to Fort Worth with my wife and daughter to see the show. Thank you Wynton and the JLCO for scheduling a stop in Texas. You are always welcome in the Lone Star State.
Katy Hem said
on June 26, 2008 @ 3:38 am
I was at Widspear Center, Edmonton, yesterday night.
Thanks Wynton and your wonderful guys.
The orchestra is awesome!!!! I loved your music
Jazz Groupie said
on June 26, 2008 @ 9:33 am
Edmonton concert at the Windspear was incredible! I sat in the the fourth row and got to watch the trumpeters joke with each other all night. Wynton and the JLCO are unbelievable. I can’t stop thinking about the “Holy Ghost” tune. Crazy!
Luigi said
on July 2, 2008 @ 2:48 am
Note from the Mountain Winery web site:
The Wynton Marsalis performance on Sunday, July 6th will now be held at The Flint Center in Cupertino (21250 Stevens Creek Blvd) with a show time of 8pm.
All tickets for Wynton Marsalis’ Mountain Winery Show will be honored at The Flint Center in Cupertino. Your Mountain Winery ticket will be exchanged at the Flint Center Box Office for comparable seating locations on the night of the performance. Please allow extra time to exchange your Mountain Winery tickets. The on-site box office will open at 5:30pm.
http://www.mountainwinery.com/
Eric Hubbard said
on July 7, 2008 @ 6:00 pm
Saw the JLCO in Reno Saturday night. It was sensational. Even ran into Wynton himself at the Fin Fish Restaurant. The musicians in this band are absolutely top notch, the best in the business.
Cheers, Eric
Aaron Gonzalez said
on July 9, 2008 @ 12:22 am
My wife and I just “experienced” the JLCO and Mr. Marsalis @ Anthology in San Diego. I must say that it was the best birthday present ever!! I have been a big fan of Wynton’s musical and historical prowess…and to see him live was a privilege!!!
Thank You Wynton and the JLCO!!!
A.G.
Alysia said
on July 11, 2008 @ 10:11 pm
Fantastic performance in Cupertino and jam in the bar in Vancouver. It was a privilege to meet and talk with Ali, Carlos and Mr. Marsalis himself. Thank you kindly for your Flint Center performance. I only wish the Hammar sisters from Sweden could have seen it.
All the best to your entire band for a safe and fun tour. The joy you bring to your audience is priceless.
Many thanks,
Alysia