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Today, Blue Note Records released Higher Ground, a CD that documents Jazz at Lincoln Center’s Higher Ground Hurricane Relief Benefit Concert, a landmark evening of musical offering that was mounted by Wynton on September 17, less than three weeks after Hurricane Katrina imparted its devastation upon the Gulf Coast.

The concert, which took place at Rose Theater in Frederick P. Rose Hall in New York City and was televised nationally on PBS and broadcast on XM Satellite Radio and NPR member radio stations in the U.S. and worldwide, boasted a remarkable array of talent including Norah Jones, Diana Krall, Wynton Marsalis, Bette Midler, Art & Aaron Neville, Dianne Reeves, James Taylor, Cassandra Wilson & Buckwheat Zydeco.

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Read a review of the new album on AllAboutJazz.com

Moacir Santos, born to a poor family in Pernambuco (northeastern Brazil, ) is regarded as a walking encyclopedia in the realm of Brazilian instrumental music.
His new album, entitled Choros and Alegria, counts with the participation of Wynton, who taking opportunity of a concert he would give in São Paulo, insisted in participating of the recording of Choros & Alegria.
The song Rota Infinita, a jazz-waltz launched by Moacir in the 70ies, was included here exclusively for Wynton to participate. Mario Adnet made the arrangements for the entire band.

Wynton compared Moacir to Thelonius Monk and Beethoven for his ingenuity, and to Duke Ellington because of his orchestral neatness. He added that, like very few others, this Brazilian composer and maestro, knows how to combine European music with its African roots and with the liberty of jazz.

Don’t Be Afraid… The Music of Charles Mingus is the title of the new album that just came out by Wynton Marsalis and the Lincoln Center Jazz Orchestra.
Here is a review on the pages of All About Jazz

On November 22, 2005, Blue Note Records will release Higher Ground, a CD that documents Jazz at Lincoln Center’s Higher Ground Hurricane Relief Benefit Concert, a landmark evening of musical offering that was mounted by Wynton on September 17, less than three weeks after Hurricane Katrina imparted its devastation upon the Gulf Coast.

The concert, which took place at Rose Theater in Frederick P. Rose Hall in New York City and was televised nationally on PBS and broadcast on XM Satellite Radio and NPR member radio stations in the U.S. and worldwide, boasted a remarkable array of talent including Norah Jones, Diana Krall, Wynton Marsalis, Bette Midler, Art & Aaron Neville, Dianne Reeves, James Taylor, Cassandra Wilson & Buckwheat Zydeco.

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On his second Criss Cross date, Herlin Riley, drummer with the Lincoln Center Jazz Orchestra since 1992, assembles an all-star lineup from different eras of the band.
The new album is entitled: Cream Of The Crescent and the front line comprises Wycliffe Gordon on trombone, Victor Goines on saxes and clarinet, and Wynton on trumpet, with bassist Reginald Veal and pianist Eric Lewis.

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On October 18, 2005, Palmetto Records will release: Don’t Be Afraid…the music of Charles Mingus, a new album by the Lincoln Center Jazz Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis.
The CD features six compositions by the legendary bassist and composer.
LCJO trombonist, Ron Westray, arranged the music for the recording, which was produced by Delfeayo Marsalis.

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The Hurricane Katrina benefit at B.B. Kings this Saturday, Sept. 24 has been postponed due to scheduling conflicts.
There is no information right now about when it will be rescheduled or which artists will perform on that date. Refunds at point of purchase

Wynton’s new album, Live at House of Tribes is in stores now.
Get more info about the new album in our discography section.

Moreover, on All About Jazz web site, you can read a complete web review written by Mark F.Turner, and on the New York Public Radio web site, you can listen and download an audio interview to Wynton explaining how the hall has changed New York’s jazz community, and previewing his new CD.