July 31, 2007
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Yesterday afternoon, Wynton spoke in Marciac for the official opening of the Jazz Festival. He was introduced by the producer Jean-Louis Guilhaumon. Here is the transcript of his speech:
Jazz music was born in New Orleans and really comes from the french part of New Orleans.
Because musicians…people who was slave, who played drums in Congo Square, and after the Louisiana purchase in 1804, there was always an attempt the keep them from playing.
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June 23, 2007
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On June 20, Wynton appeared on “Tavis Smiley” to help promote his new CD, Congo Square. During the interview, Wynton and Tavis Smiley discussed Wynton’s passion for education as he is the co-founder and artistic director of the Jazz at Lincoln Center Program. Wynton also talked about his new album. He described it as “We are rejoining with the spirit of African Music.”.
Congo Square concert in Grand Rapids has been reviewed by mLive , and the performance in Vail has an article by the Vail Daily. Wynton also spoked with the Denver Post about his upcoming concert in Denver on June 25. Check the upcoming dates of Congo Square in our tour section.
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March 13, 2007
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On March 13 Wynton was in Washington for the National Arts Advocacy Day 2007.
He spoke at House Appropriations subcommittee hearing on the importance of investing in the arts.
Here you can download the transcription of his speech (PDF file - 52 kb).
Following you can find some photos from the event.
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November 21, 2006
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A long list of entertainers, journalists, politicians and musicians from across the country packed New York’s Riverside Church for the memorial service, reflecting Bradley’s achievements and diverse interests.
Wynton played played the trumpet during the ceremony. He played Just a Closer Step to Thee.
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November 13, 2006
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CBS web site has just published the complete transcript to Steve Kroft’s interview to Wynton, and the video tribute that Wynton played for Ed Bradley.
November 3, 2006
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On Friday, May 26, in Alice Tully Hall, Wynton Marsalis spoke for the Juilliard’s 101st commencement ceremony.
Here you have the transcription of his speech:
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September 14, 2006
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Yesterday night, Wynton was with former President Bill Clinton, Jack Welch, and others between the headliners who spoke to an audience of over 4,000 top business executives during the World Business Forum New York taking place at Radio City Music Hall.
Here is the transcript of his speech (PDF file - 280 kb)
