March 10, 2006
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The Louisiana state rolled out a star-studded, $7 million advertising campaign Tuesday to lure tourists back to Louisiana and boost the sluggish economy along the hurricane-ravaged coast.
Called “Fall in Love with Louisiana All Over Again,” the campaign consists of a commercial and half-dozen print ads.
Chef Emeril Lagasse, professional golfer David Toms, actor John Goodman and Wynton Marsalis and Allen Toussaint are among the celebrities with Louisiana connections appearing in a TV commercial that thanks Americans for their hurricane recovery efforts and asks that they return to enjoy the state’s art, food and music.
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February 22, 2006
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On the U.S.News web site ther’s a new article about New Orleans, written by Wynton.
February 11, 2006
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Wynton Marsalis and Yacub Addy, who lives in Latham, are collaborating on “Congo Square,” a new composition that pays tribute to the historic site on Rampart Street in New Orleans where African slaves gathered to perform their own music during the 1700s and 1800s.
Commissioned by Jazz at Lincoln Center, “Congo Square” will attempt to reunite traditional African rhythms with New Orleans’ specific brand of American jazz. Combining the talents of Odadaa! and Marsalis’ Lincoln Center Jazz Orchestra, the new work will have its world premiere in Congo Square in New Orleans on April 23, despite the ravages of Hurricane Katrina.
They rehearsed at the Hart Theater at The Egg in Albany on Thursday, Jan. 5. Read an article about it on TimesUnion.com
February 4, 2006
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Recently Wynton spoke for the “Bring Back New Orleans Cultural Committe”. In this video, he speaks about education, and teaches a young jazz musician.
Watch to the video (Real Player needed)
December 7, 2005
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The Washington Post has published an article about the album recorded live at JALC: Higher Ground: Hurricane Relief Benefit Concert.
October 6, 2005
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After Hurricane Katrina devastated New Orleans, Dr. Ken Mask who runs the non-profit “Books To You” in New Orleans, turned to close friends and supporters, one being Wynton Marsalis to help restore the precious books that washed away in the Hurricane’s flood. Dr. Mask would like to do more than just restore books.
He and close friend and board member, Wynton, would like to see each home have a library of entertaining, educational and healing books which will uplift the spirits of the children, young adults, adults and elderly affected by this devastating event.
Dr. Mask states, “Two million books distributed to Hurricane victims over the next six months to a year is our goal. It is utopian and ideal, just what New Orleanians need right now.”
Wynton adds, “A library in the home gives each child an exciting and educational place to read. We are rebuilding the soul of those who are resilient and empowering them through books - a sacred tool.”
September 12, 2005
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Wynton is spending the day touring the devastation in New Orleans.
He went down there after his gig in Maryland so that he could see his beloved city firsthand, see the destruction and what’s being done right now, as well as to assess what needs to be done, especially in terms of preserving the many cultural landmarks in the Crescent City.
December 12, 2004
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Red Hot Holiday Stomp is the holiday radio program on Jazz at Lincoln Center Radio.
A New Orleans style holiday bash with Wynton Marsalis and friends. Spanish tinged marches, blues and ragtime spice up the holiday tradition.
Listen to it (requires Real Player)
