Comments on: Wynton to play and speak in Atlanta http://www.wyntonmarsalis.org/2008/07/17/wynton-to-play-and-speak-in-atlanta/ Official web site for jazz musician Wynton Marsalis. Offers news, tour dates, latest releases, audio and video podcast, biography, discography, photo gallery. Mon, 15 Mar 2010 14:07:26 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.3.3 By: Scott Tallant http://www.wyntonmarsalis.org/2008/07/17/wynton-to-play-and-speak-in-atlanta/#comment-42659 Scott Tallant Wed, 23 Jul 2008 13:22:54 +0000 http://www.wyntonmarsalis.org/2008/07/17/wynton-to-play-and-speak-in-atlanta/#comment-42659 Wynton, First of all, let me say that the Concert with the ASO and the Dialog were both just incredible experiences for me. The concert was such an uplifiting event, and I really enjoyed the way you allowed the audiance to be a part of the concert by conversing with us. The ASO and your tremendously talented group of musicians made the night one that I will not forget. As for the Dialog with Ms Sele, Ms Weems and Dr. West and yourself, thanks for taking the time to help each of us understand ourselves and each other better. I very much respect and agree with Dr. West on most positions. I believe his wriiting and talks have brought the world to a better understanding of what is truth in the U.S. and beyond. I do though separate from him on the issue concerning the American Flag. Without going into lengthy dialog here, I would like to include a website that I believe will support my position. www.homeofheroes.com/hallofheroes/1st_floor/flag/1bfa_hist5carney.html -While I am aware that Sergeant William Carney had more than nationalism at stake in carrying the flag, I believe he would not have been compelled to do so without a love for it. Once again thanks for a most memorable couple of days and I look forward to seeing you in November. Peace and Love Scott Wynton,

First of all, let me say that the Concert with the ASO and the Dialog were both just incredible experiences for me. The concert was such an uplifiting event, and I really enjoyed the way you allowed the audiance to be a part of the concert by conversing with us. The ASO and your tremendously talented group of musicians made the night one that I will not forget. As for the Dialog with Ms Sele, Ms Weems and Dr. West and yourself, thanks for taking the time to help each of us understand ourselves and each other better. I very much respect and agree with Dr. West on most positions. I believe his wriiting and talks have brought the world to a better understanding of what is truth in the U.S. and beyond. I do though separate from him on the issue concerning the American Flag. Without going into lengthy dialog here, I would like to include a website that I believe will support my position. http://www.homeofheroes.com/hallofheroes/1st_floor/flag/1bfa_hist5carney.html -While I am aware that Sergeant William Carney had more than nationalism at stake in carrying the flag, I believe he would not have been compelled to do so without a love for it. Once again thanks for a most memorable couple of days and I look forward to seeing you in November.

Peace and Love
Scott

]]> By: Luigi http://www.wyntonmarsalis.org/2008/07/17/wynton-to-play-and-speak-in-atlanta/#comment-42647 Luigi Tue, 22 Jul 2008 15:59:33 +0000 http://www.wyntonmarsalis.org/2008/07/17/wynton-to-play-and-speak-in-atlanta/#comment-42647 A new article about the event on <a href="http://www.ajc.com/blogs/content/shared-blogs/accessatlanta/atlarts/entries/2008/07/20/nbaf_review_wynton_marsalis_so.html" rel="nofollow">Atlanta Journal-Constitution</a> A new article about the event on Atlanta Journal-Constitution

]]> By: Sonalii http://www.wyntonmarsalis.org/2008/07/17/wynton-to-play-and-speak-in-atlanta/#comment-42641 Sonalii Mon, 21 Jul 2008 23:06:25 +0000 http://www.wyntonmarsalis.org/2008/07/17/wynton-to-play-and-speak-in-atlanta/#comment-42641 The concert on Friday night was excellent. From the opening of a spirited version of "Cherokee" to a rousing rendition of "Second Line", Wynton and the boys were exceptional. The selections played with ASO, particularly "Django" were simply beautiful. My niece thorouhly enjoyed herself (this was her first Wynton concert) and even more so, enjoyed meeting Wynton afterwards. Thank you Carlos and Dan for being so generous with your time with her Friday night at the High Museum. The concert on Friday night was excellent. From the opening of a spirited version of “Cherokee” to a rousing rendition of “Second Line”, Wynton and the boys were exceptional. The selections played with ASO, particularly “Django” were simply beautiful. My niece thorouhly enjoyed herself (this was her first Wynton concert) and even more so, enjoyed meeting Wynton afterwards. Thank you Carlos and Dan for being so generous with your time with her Friday night at the High Museum.

]]> By: Karen http://www.wyntonmarsalis.org/2008/07/17/wynton-to-play-and-speak-in-atlanta/#comment-42637 Karen Mon, 21 Jul 2008 19:01:09 +0000 http://www.wyntonmarsalis.org/2008/07/17/wynton-to-play-and-speak-in-atlanta/#comment-42637 Beautiful, thank you. Beautiful, thank you.

]]> By: Luigi http://www.wyntonmarsalis.org/2008/07/17/wynton-to-play-and-speak-in-atlanta/#comment-42635 Luigi Mon, 21 Jul 2008 10:13:58 +0000 http://www.wyntonmarsalis.org/2008/07/17/wynton-to-play-and-speak-in-atlanta/#comment-42635 And here is a video clip from the discussion with Carrie Mae Weems <object width="400" height="319"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/DMhvZjzdlHA&hl=en&fs=1"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/DMhvZjzdlHA&hl=en&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object> And here is a video clip from the discussion with Carrie Mae Weems

]]> By: Luigi http://www.wyntonmarsalis.org/2008/07/17/wynton-to-play-and-speak-in-atlanta/#comment-42628 Luigi Sun, 20 Jul 2008 17:26:40 +0000 http://www.wyntonmarsalis.org/2008/07/17/wynton-to-play-and-speak-in-atlanta/#comment-42628 Check this review of the concert on: http://www.accessatlanta.com/blogs/content/shared-blogs/accessatlanta/atlarts/entries/2008/07/20/nbaf_review_wynton_marsalis_so.html Check this review of the concert on:
http://www.accessatlanta.com/blogs/content/shared-blogs/accessatlanta/atlarts/entries/2008/07/20/nbaf_review_wynton_marsalis_so.html

]]> By: Karen http://www.wyntonmarsalis.org/2008/07/17/wynton-to-play-and-speak-in-atlanta/#comment-42620 Karen Sat, 19 Jul 2008 19:03:35 +0000 http://www.wyntonmarsalis.org/2008/07/17/wynton-to-play-and-speak-in-atlanta/#comment-42620 Wynton, Good luck to tonight with the Atlanta Symphony. I hope hearing them alongside your excellent quintet will inspire you in your creation of the new piece to be premiered in November. The talk tomorrow looks extremely interesting. At this time, I am handling my business so I will not be in attendance. Perhaps we can read a transcript here on the site, that feature always keeps us connected with the current development of your ideas. Thanks so much for writing the Congo Square piece. This past week, while I was working with an artist from Africa, he actually said that America has no culture. Due to my understanding of your artistic platform and your cultural advocacy, I was able to articulte a response that brings home cultural values here in America and was inclusive of our roots steeped in the African cultural forms. I love that you always assert the originality of American musical forms. You do represent us so well. Take care, Maestro. I hope to see you again soon, Karen Wynton,

Good luck to tonight with the Atlanta Symphony. I hope hearing them alongside your excellent quintet will inspire you in your creation of the new piece to be premiered in November.

The talk tomorrow looks extremely interesting. At this time, I am handling my business so I will not be in attendance. Perhaps we can read a transcript here on the site, that feature always keeps us connected with the current development of your ideas.

Thanks so much for writing the Congo Square piece. This past week, while I was working with an artist from Africa, he actually said that America has no culture. Due to my understanding of your artistic platform and your cultural advocacy, I was able to articulte a response that brings home cultural values here in America and was inclusive of our roots steeped in the African cultural forms. I love that you always assert the originality of American musical forms. You do represent us so well.

Take care, Maestro.

I hope to see you again soon,
Karen

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