Atlanta Happenings – Wynton Marsalis and the Jazz at Lincoln Center will perform live at Atlanta Symphony Hall on Saturday March 3, 2012. The program features popular works from Theolonious Monk and Herbie Hancock. In honor of Mr. Marsalis’s 50th birthday, this new tour will feature a retrospective of his past big band compositions and modern renditions of classic jazz favorites. The concert will take place in Atlanta Symphony Hall at the Woodruff Arts Center.
Under Wynton Marsalis’s direction, the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra performs repertoire across the full jazz spectrum — from the music’s New Orleans roots to bebop and today’s new works. By creating and performing an expansive range of new music for quartets, big bands, chamber music ensembles, symphony orchestras, tap dance, and ballet, Mr. Marsalis has expanded the repertoire for jazz and created a vital body of work that places him among the world’s finest musicians and composers.
YouTube Video of Wynton Marsalis and the Jazz at Lincoln Center Performing Chick Corea
About the Performers
Wynton Marsalis
Wynton Marsalis has been described as the most outstanding jazz musician and trumpeter of his generation, as one of the world’s top classical trumpeters, as a big band leader in the tradition of Duke Ellington, a brilliant composer, a devoted advocate for the Arts and a tireless and inspiring educator. He carries these distinctions well. His life is a portrait of discipline, dedication, sacrifice, and creative accomplishment.
The sound of Wynton Marsalis’ band is inspired by the basic principals of democracy. According to Marsalis, what you hear in a great jazz band is the sound of democracy. “The jazz band works best when participation is shaped by intelligent communication.”
This intelligent, hard swinging interplay has made Marsalis’ bands the favorite among jazz musicians and audiences worldwide. In the smallest of towns Wynton is received warmly and enthusiastically. The connection is the music, which mimics our valued way of life. Through jazz music Wynton Marsalis represents America all over the world. In such disparate locations from Prague to Warsaw, Seoul to Wellington, Paris to Istanbul, Santiago to Mexico City, Toronto to Calgary, Amarillo to Portland – you will find Wynton Marsalis sharing his vision of the union of jazz and democracy.
Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra
Under Wynton Marsalis’ direction, the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra (JLCO) performs repertoire across the full jazz spectrum – from the music’s New Orleans roots to bebop and today’s new works. By creating and performing an expansive range of brilliant new music for quartets, big bands, chamber music ensembles, symphony orchestras, tap dance and ballet, Marsalis has expanded the repertoire for jazz and created a vital body of work that places him among the world’s finest musicians and composers. On this extensive tour, the JLCO will showcase the vast array of musical compositions written for big band by Marsalis and members of the JLCO.
Members
Wynton Marsalis, music director, trumpet
Ryan Kisor, trumpet
Marcus Printup, trumpet
Kenny Rampton, trumpet
Vincent Gardner, trombone
Chris Crenshaw, trombone
Elliot Mason, trombone
Sherman Irby, alto saxophone
Ted Nash, alto and soprano saxophones, clarinet
Walter Blanding, Jr., tenor and soprano saxophones, clarinet
Victor Goines, tenor and soprano saxophones, Bb clarinet, bass clarinet
Joe Temperley, baritone and soprano saxophones, bass clarinet
Dan Nimmer, piano
Carlos Henriquez, bass
Ali Jackson, drums
Single tickets for these performances are $30 to $90. All single tickets for the 2011–2012 season are on sale now, and available online at atlantasymphony.org, or by calling (404) 733-5000. Tickets may also be purchased at the Woodruff Arts Center Box Office, located in the Woodruff Arts Center at 15th and Peachtree Streets. Box office hours are Monday 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.; Tuesday through Friday
10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.; Saturday 12:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.; and Sunday 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
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JAZZ AT LINCOLN CENTER ORCHESTRA WITH WYNTON MARSALIS
Atlanta Symphony Hall, Memorial Arts Building, Woodruff Arts Center
Saturday, March 3, 2012, 8:00 p.m.
Wynton Marsalis, trumpet
Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra
