March 27, 2008
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On April 4-5, 2008, Wynton hosts the final concert in Jazz at Lincoln Center’s Jazz for Young People series of the 2007-08 season titled, “What is a Jazz Singer?”
Vocalists Carla Cook and Gregory Porter share the secrets behind the vocal stylings of Louis Armstrong, Ella Fitzgerald, Billie Holiday and others in an interactive family-friendly concert.
On April 4, the concert will take place on 10 AM and 12 PM at Apollo Theater, while on April 5 it will take place on 12 PM and 2 PM at Rose Hall.
Tickets are $12, $17 and $32 and are available at the Jazz at Lincoln Center Box Office on Broadway at 60th Street, by calling CenterCharge at (212) 721-6500 or on www.jalc.org
October 23, 2007
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Hosted by Wynton, the Jazz for Young People® concert entitled “What is Swing” is the first family event of Jazz at Lincoln Center’s 2007-08 season. The Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra (JLCO) and Wynton demonstrate the importance of swing rhythms through performance and storytelling.
You get the drums started right with a spang-spang-a-lang. You call in the bass for a walking refrain. You make feet tap, hands clap, and bring everyone together for a good, good time. Duke said, “It don’t mean a thing if it ain’t got that swing.” Now, host Wynton and the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra joyously demonstrate just why this mysterious rhythm means so much.
On Friday November 2, at Apollo Theater and on Saturday November 3, 2007, 12 noon and 2 p.m. at Frederick P. Rose Hall, on Broadway at 60th Street, New York City.
Tickets are $12, $17, $32 and are available at the Jazz at Lincoln Center Box Office on Broadway at 60th Street, by calling CenterCharge at (212) 721-6500 or via JALC. Recommended for ages 6 and up.
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May 10, 2007
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Wynton is going to host the final Jazz for Young People Concert of the season entitled, “How Do We Create Jazz Moods?” The performances will take place on Saturday, May 19th at Frederick P. Rose Hall, home of Jazz at Lincoln Center at 12pm and 2pm in Rose Theater.
Wynton and friends show families (recommended for children ages 6 and older) how jazz music’s changing tones, colors, rhythms and tempos can take us from being “Kind of Blue” to “Struttin’ with Some Barbeque!” Like our emotions, jazz music is invisible and ever-changing. In the beat of a heart, jazz can take you from “April in Paris” to “Autumn in New York,” from a “Stormy Monday” to the “Sunny Side of the Street.”
More info about tickets calling at 212-721-6500 or on www.jalc.org
December 1, 2006
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“What is an arranger”, the last concert about the Jazz for young people series, has a concise review on the New York Times
November 24, 2006
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“How do 15 strong-willed musicians come together in perfect harmony? How does the standard become fresh again? … Thank the arranger, the unsung hero who musically choreographs every show, bringing order and imagination to the bandstand.”
On December 2, at 12pm and 2pm, The Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis in the “Jazz for young people” concert series, explore the techniques arrangers use to help everyone get along and sound good, good, good.
More info about tickets on JALC web site
April 21, 2006
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Throughout the week, Wynton Marsalis and Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra will conduct a number of special ‘all-ages’ events around the city aimed at increasing awareness of jazz.
Below is the list of events:
Wednesday: Victor Goines at the Jazz National Park, 9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Thursday: Herlin Riley at McDonough 35, 9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Thursday: Jacub Addy and Odadaa!, James Singleton Charter Middle School, 9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Friday: Wynton Marsalis’ ‘Jazz for Young People’, ‘What is New Orleans Jazz’, at The Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Sunday: Second Line starting at The Backstreet Cultural Museum, line up at 11:00 a.m., parade at 12:00 p.m.
Sunday: Concert at Armstrong Park from 1:15 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
February 9, 2006
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Piano player and bandleader William “Count” Basie taught Kansas City how to swing with elegance and raucous enthusiasm.
Wynton, in his “Jazz for young people” concert series at Lincoln Center, and the LCJO share the secrets of the Basie big band beat.
Saturday, February 11, 2006, 12pm and 2pm at Rose Theater.
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