June 10, 2007
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On June 12, 2007, Wynton will sit-in on a couple of numbers with Michael Feinstein at Feinstein’s. He will play: “I Got It Bad and That Ain’t Good” and “It Don’t Mean a Thing If It Ain’t Got that Swing”.
In his return to his Park Avenue digs, Michael Feinstein combines a touching and heartfelt tribute to Bobby Short with his usual high-octane performance style. Both cabaret legends built careers on an enthusiastic dedication to entertaining the patrons, and “Celebrating Bobby Short” entertains while celebrating. At 8:30 pm, Feinstein’s at Loews Regency, 540 Park Avenue, NY.
June 6, 2007
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Wynton will be one of the great jazz musicians at “The Master of Swing” Tribute to Oscar Peterson, this June 8th at Carnegie Hall, New York City.
This all-star program will pay homage to the man and his music. Oscar Peterson is thrilled about this historic event and wants to thank everyone involved for their participation in his honor. Mrs. Oscar Peterson and Celine Peterson, their daughter, will be present in his place as he is not strong enough at this time to make the trip. The tribute will be even more meaningful as it is long overdue and will be presented with Oscar Peterson’s blessing and gratitude to all for their appreciation of his life in Jazz.
Wynton will play with Mulgrew Miller, Christian McBride and Lewis Nash.
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June 6, 2007
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On June 7, 2007, Wynton will perform at Governor Eliott Spitzer’s Birthday Celebration and Fundraiser with his quintet.
The private concert will take place at 6:30pm at the Lighthouse at Chelsea Piers, Pier 61, Hudson River at West 21st Street, New York.
June 4, 2007
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Tomorrow, June 5 2007, Wynton will perform at “A Midsummer Night’s Swing”, an event to support Anthony Foxx for re-election to the Charlotte City Council At-Large.
The concert will take place at McGlohon Theater, Spirit Square - 345 North College Street, Charlotte, North Carolina.
Pre-concert reception at 6:00 pm, Concert: 8:00 pm. More info about tickets.
May 30, 2007
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Last week, Wynton and his Septet performed at Jazz at Lincoln Center’s Frederick P. Rose Hall to celebrate the 15th anniversary of In This House, On This Morning. Thanks to JALC we have some nice photos from the event.
In addition, on May 24 Wynton was interviewed by Harry Smith for CBS The Early Show.
Harry had a dream come true when he got to spend an afternoon playing the tuba with the Septet and Wynton during rehearsals at Lincoln Center.
He compared playing with Wynton to someone else’s dream of “playing with the New York Giants.”
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May 26, 2007
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On May 24, 25, 2007, Wynton and his Septet performed in Rose Theater at Jazz at Lincoln Center’s Frederick P. Rose Hall to celebrate the 15th anniversary of In This House, On This Morning.
The New York Times has just published a review about the first evening.
You can also take a look to a video-clip of the Wynton Marsalis Septet playing Holy Ghost, one of the most exciting tunes from that album. It was shooted live in Italy on 1993 !
In This House, on This Morning will be performed again tonight at Frederick P. Rose Hall, Jazz at Lincoln Center, 60th Street and Broadway.
May 21, 2007
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On April 10, 11 & 12, 2008, the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra will premiere a special mass composed by Wynton Marsalis to commemorate the 200th anniversary of The Abyssinian Baptist Church.
Combining jazz and gospel traditions, this liturgy of the Abyssinian service is the first time collaboration for the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Rev. Dr. Calvin O. Butts, III and the church choir.
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May 11, 2007
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Fifteen years to the day that the Wynton Marsalis Septet debuted In This House, On This Morning at Avery Fisher Hall at Lincoln Center, most of the musicians from the original recording will reunite to perform the gospel and jazz musical work on May 24, 25 & 26, 2007 at 8 pm in Rose Theater at Jazz at Lincoln Center’s Frederick P. Rose Hall.
Wynton Marsalis, Wycliffe Gordon, Wess “Warmdaddy” Anderson, Todd Williams, Reginald Veal, Herlin Riley, who performed on the original CD, and Richard Johnson and guest vocalist will celebrate the anniversary of this milestone work to close out Jazz at Lincoln Center’s 2006-07 season.
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