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Featuring iconic works from Miles Davis, Art Blakey, Max Roach, and more, Cool School & Hard Bop — music-directed by JLCO saxophonist Sherman Irby and pianist Joe Block — explores the enduring appeal of mid-century jazz through striking arrangements, mellow tones, virtuosic vocabulary, and a commitment to the blues.
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Edward
April 21st 2024
I like Wynton’s interpretation of Duke Ellington music. It was fresh and he gave his crew the mantle to show their excellence as well. More importantly he provided the history and full context of the music. Great job Wynton and the “others”as well!
Akron, OH@Edwin J. Thomas Performing Arts Hall
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Wynton Marsalis Biography
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.
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