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Glocal CitizensEpisode 269: ENCORE Episode: On Mythology and Humanity's "Ever Fonky Lowdown" with Wynton MarsalisGreetings Glocal Citizens!
This week on the podcast, after the inspiring conversation in our last episode with Wesley Watkins about The Jazz & Democracy Project and more, I couldn’t resist giong back into the GC archives for an encore presentation of my conversation with Maestro Wynton Marsalis. We recorded this conversation when the podcast was just a toddler, back in the days when we were just “doing something” and not yet “manifesting a new world.” It was also on the eve of the 2020 election, however, like so many of our conversations the topics and insights remain evergreen. How far we...
2025-04-2245 min
Glocal CitizensEpisode 47: On Mythology and Humanity's "Ever Fonky Lowdown" with Wynton MarsalisGreetings Glocal Citizens! This week I had the great treat of meeting the Maestro Wynton Marsalis, managing and artistic director of Jazz @ Lincoln Center which he co-founded in 1987. He's produced more than 100 recordings, he's a nine-time Grammy Award winner, he's an internationally acclaimed musician, composer and bandleader, an educator and a leading advocate of American culture. Wynton has created and performed an expansive range of music from quartets to big bands, chamber music ensembles to symphony orchestras and tap dance to ballet, expanding the vocabulary for jazz and classical music with a vital body of work that places him...
2020-11-1045 min
Jazz Cruises ConversationsWynton Marsalis w/ Marcus Miller on New Orleans Roots & Jazz at Lincoln CenterShow Notes: Wynton Marsalis with Marcus Miller (Blue Note at Sea 2019)This compelling episode of Jazz Cruise Conversations captures an animated, insightful interview with legendary jazz trumpeter, band leader, composer, and ambassador, Wynton Marsalis, recorded live during Blue Note at Sea 2019. Hosted by bassist and fellow cruise headliner Marcus Miller, the conversation offers a deep look into Marsalis’s formative years, his rigorous musical training, and the intellectual and philosophical foundations that shaped his career.Marsalis addresses his upbringing in segregated New Orleans, the challenges of navigating both the classical and jazz worlds, and the pr...
2019-04-091h 04Jazz Cruises ConversationsWynton Marsalis w/ Marcus Miller on New Orleans Roots & Jazz at Lincoln CenterShow Notes: Wynton Marsalis with Marcus Miller (Blue Note at Sea 2019)This compelling episode of Jazz Cruise Conversations captures an animated, insightful interview with legendary jazz trumpeter, band leader, composer, and ambassador, Wynton Marsalis, recorded live during Blue Note at Sea 2019. Hosted by bassist and fellow cruise headliner Marcus Miller, the conversation offers a deep look into Marsalis’s formative years, his rigorous musical training, and the intellectual and philosophical foundations that shaped his career.Marsalis addresses his upbringing in segregated New Orleans, the challenges of navigating both the classical and jazz worlds, and the pr...
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Wynton Marsalis - PodcastWynton talking about Swing Symphony (Part 4)Shortly after the Los Angeles Philharmonic performed Wynton's "Swing Symphony," he sat down and explained his creative process for writing his latest symphony.
2011-03-0900 minWynton Marsalis - PodcastWynton talking about Swing Symphony (Part 3)Shortly after the Los Angeles Philharmonic performed Wynton's "Swing Symphony," he sat down and explained his creative process for writing his latest symphony.
2011-03-0600 minWynton Marsalis - PodcastWynton talking about Swing Symphony (Part 2)Shortly after the Los Angeles Philharmonic performed Wynton's "Swing Symphony," he sat down and explained his creative process for writing his latest symphony.
2011-03-0500 minWynton Marsalis - PodcastWynton talking about Swing Symphony (Part 1)Shortly after the Los Angeles Philharmonic performed Wynton's "Swing Symphony," he sat down and explained his creative process for writing his latest symphony.
2011-03-0400 minWynton Marsalis - PodcastChristmas Jazz Jam Photo Shoot (Part VII)Video taken from Wynton's photo shoot for his album "Christmas Jazz Jam."
2011-01-0800 minWynton Marsalis - PodcastChristmas Jazz Jam Photo Shoot (Part VI)Video taken from Wynton's photo shoot for his album "Christmas Jazz Jam."
2011-01-0500 minWynton Marsalis - PodcastChristmas Jazz Jam Photo Shoot (Part V)Video taken from Wynton's photo shoot for his album "Christmas Jazz Jam."
2011-01-0300 minWynton Marsalis - PodcastChristmas Jazz Jam Photo Shoot (Part IV)Video taken from Wynton's photo shoot for his album "Christmas Jazz Jam."
2010-12-1500 minWynton Marsalis - PodcastChristmas Jazz Jam Photo Shoot (Part II)Video taken from Wynton's photo shoot for his album "Christmas Jazz Jam."
2010-12-1400 minWynton Marsalis - PodcastChristmas Jazz Jam Photo Shoot (Part II)Video taken from Wynton's photo shoot for his album "Christmas Jazz Jam."
2010-12-1300 minWynton Marsalis - PodcastChristmas Jazz Jam Photo Shoot (Part I)Video taken from Wynton's photo shoot for his album "Christmas Jazz Jam."
2010-12-1000 minWynton Marsalis - PodcastBehind the scenes in Cuba - Part IIBehind the scenes footage from Wynton Marsalis and the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra's trip to Havana, Cuba - October 3-9, 2010
2010-12-0900 minWynton Marsalis - PodcastBehind the scenes in Cuba - Part IOn October 7, 2010 the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis performed at Teatro Mella in Havana, Cuba.
2010-11-1500 minWynton Marsalis - PodcastBraggin' In BrassOn October 5, 2010 the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis performed Duke Ellington's "Braggin' in Brass" at Teatro Mella in Havana, Cuba.
2010-10-2700 minWynton Marsalis - PodcastSpring YaoundeWynton Marsalis and his quintet performing Wynton's composition "Spring Yaounde" - originally recorded on 'Citi Movement' at the Teatro Mella in Havana, Cuba. October 7, 2010
2010-10-2500 minWynton Marsalis - PodcastEmbraceable You (with Chucho Valdes)Wynton Marsalis and Chucho Valdes performing George Gershwin's 'Embraceable You' at the Teatro Mella in Havana, Cuba. October 7, 2010
2010-10-2500 minWynton Marsalis - PodcastComes LoveRehearsal footage from the album: From Billie Holiday to Edith Piaf - Live in Marciac(2008) Wynton Marsalis Quintet with Richard Galliano
2010-07-2100 minWynton Marsalis - PodcastLa Vie En RoseRehearsal footage from the album: From Billie Holiday to Edith Piaf - Live in Marciac(2008) Wynton Marsalis Quintet with Richard Galliano
2010-07-1900 minWynton Marsalis - PodcastStrange FruitRehearsal footage from the album: From Billie Holiday to Edith Piaf - Live in Marciac(2008) Wynton Marsalis Quintet with Richard Galliano
2010-07-1500 minWynton Marsalis - PodcastL'Homme à La MotoRehearsal footage from the album: From Billie Holiday to Edith Piaf - Live in Marciac(2008) Wynton Marsalis Quintet with Richard Galliano
2010-07-1300 minWynton Marsalis - PodcastSailboat In The MoonlightRehearsal footage from the album: From Billie Holiday to Edith Piaf - Live in Marciac(2008) Wynton Marsalis Quintet with Richard Galliano
2010-07-1200 minWynton Marsalis - PodcastBillieRehearsal footage from the album: From Billie Holiday to Edith Piaf - Live in Marciac(2008) Wynton Marsalis Quintet with Richard Galliano
2010-07-1000 minWynton Marsalis - PodcastWhat A Little Moonlight Can DoRehearsal footage from the album: From Billie Holiday to Edith Piaf - Live in Marciac(2008) Wynton Marsalis Quintet with Richard Galliano
2010-07-1000 minWynton Marsalis - PodcastPadam...PadamRehearsal footage from the album: From Billie Holiday to Edith Piaf - Live in Marciac(2008) Wynton Marsalis Quintet with Richard Galliano
2010-06-3000 minWynton Marsalis - PodcastThem There EyesRehearsal footage from the album: From Billie Holiday to Edith Piaf - Live in Marciac(2008) Wynton Marsalis Quintet with Richard Galliano
2010-06-2800 minWynton Marsalis - PodcastLa FouleRehearsal footage from the album: From Billie Holiday to Edith Piaf - Live in Marciac(2008) Wynton Marsalis Quintet with Richard Galliano
2010-06-2600 minWynton Marsalis - PodcastL'Homme à La Moto (shot clip from DVD)Wynton’s new album with Richard Galliano, “Live in Marciac: From Billie Holiday to Edith Piaf” will be released in the USA June 22nd.
2010-06-2400 minWynton Marsalis - PodcastWhat A Little Moonlight Can Do (short clip from DVD)Wynton’s new album with Richard Galliano, “Live in Marciac: From Billie Holiday to Edith Piaf” will be released in the USA June 22nd.
2010-06-1700 minWynton Marsalis - PodcastThem There Eyes (short clip from DVD)Wynton’s new album with Richard Galliano, “Live in Marciac: From Billie Holiday to Edith Piaf” will be released in the USA June 22nd.
2010-06-1400 minWynton Marsalis - PodcastBehind the scenes in Abu DhabiBehind the scenes footage from when the Wynton Marsalis Septet performed in Abu Dhabi in April 2010
2010-05-1200 minWynton Marsalis - PodcastChirstmas Jazz Jam - trailerWynton Marsalis partakes in the photo shoot for the cover of his new album, Christmas Jazz Jam.
2009-11-0300 minWynton Marsalis - PodcastDear Old SouthlandThe Wynton Marsalis Sextet (with Bob Wilber) rehearsing in Marciac on August 5, 2009
2009-08-1600 minWynton Marsalis - PodcastBechet's FantasyThe Wynton Marsalis Sextet (with Bob Wilber) rehearsing in Marciac on August 5, 2009
2009-08-1600 minWynton Marsalis - PodcastAudio recording of Wynton giving entire Northwestern Commencement speechWynton reading Northwestern’s Commencement speech 2009
2009-07-0800 minWynton Marsalis - PodcastSuperb StarlingThe Wynton Marsalis Septet rehearsing in Marciac on August 6-7, 2008
2008-11-2300 minWynton Marsalis - PodcastSpiritual AwakeningThe Wynton Marsalis Septet rehearsing in Marciac on August 6-7, 2008
2008-10-2000 minWynton Marsalis - PodcastThe Majesty of The Blues (take 2)The Wynton Marsalis Septet rehearsing in Marciac on August 6-7, 2008
2008-10-1500 minWynton Marsalis - PodcastSunflowersThe Wynton Marsalis Septet rehearsing in Marciac on August 6-7, 2008
2008-10-1100 minWynton Marsalis - PodcastThe Majesty of The BluesThe Wynton Marsalis Septet rehearsing in Marciac on August 6-7, 2008
2008-10-0800 minWynton Marsalis - PodcastAltar CallThe Wynton Marsalis Septet rehearsing in Marciac on August 6-7, 2008
2008-10-0100 min2008-09-3000 minWynton Marsalis - PodcastReflectionsThe Wynton Marsalis Septet rehearsing in Marciac on August 6-7, 2008
2008-09-1800 minWynton Marsalis - PodcastHappy Birthday for Marcus RobertsThe Wynton Marsalis Septet rehearsing in Marciac on August 6-7, 2008
2008-09-1800 min2008-07-1000 min2007-11-2900 min2007-11-2900 min2007-11-2900 min2007-11-2900 minWynton Marsalis - PodcastDeep River - Music, Deep Rivers in My SoulWynton Marsalis Quintet rehearsing in Marciac 2007
2007-10-2700 minWynton Marsalis - PodcastMind on Tunisia (A Night in Tunisia)Wynton Marsalis Quintet rehearsing in Marciac 2007
2007-10-2700 minWynton Marsalis - PodcastBroke Like Bone - Music, Deep Rivers in My SoulWynton Marsalis Quintet rehearsing in Marciac 2007
2007-10-2700 minWynton Marsalis - PodcastBroke Like Bone (Part II) - Music, Deep Rivers in My SoulWynton Marsalis Quintet rehearsing in Marciac 2007
2007-10-2700 minWynton Marsalis - PodcastA Glory Train (Take the A Train) - Music, Deep Rivers in My SoulWynton Marsalis Quintet rehearsing in Marciac 2007
2007-10-2700 min2007-10-2700 min2007-10-2700 min2007-10-2700 minWynton Marsalis - PodcastThe Cry of the LonelyThe Wynton Marsalis Quintet performing at Parc Floral in Paris on July 28, 2007
2007-10-2000 minWynton Marsalis - PodcastBluesThe Wynton Marsalis Quintet performing at Parc Floral in Paris on July 28, 2007
2007-10-2000 minWynton Marsalis - Podcast07. Heaven - Here...Now"Here...Now" is the first web-only album released by Wynton Marsalis.
2007-06-0100 minWynton Marsalis - Podcast06. Pain - Here...Now"Here...Now" is the first web-only album released by Wynton Marsalis.
2007-05-0200 minWynton Marsalis - Podcast05. Glamour - Here...Now"Here...Now" is the first web-only album released by Wynton Marsalis.
2007-04-0100 minWynton Marsalis - Podcast04. Style - Here...Now"Here...Now" is the first web-only album released by Wynton Marsalis.
2007-03-0100 minWynton Marsalis - Podcast03. Strength - Here...Now"Here...Now" is the first web-only album released by Wynton Marsalis.
2007-02-0100 minWynton Marsalis - Podcast01. Chorale - Here...Now"Here...Now" is the first web-only album released by Wynton Marsalis.
2007-01-0100 minWynton Marsalis - Podcast02. Speed - Here...Now"Here...Now" is the first web-only album released by Wynton Marsalis.
2007-01-0100 minWynton Marsalis - PodcastVideo from JALC Grand Opening Inaugural GalaOn October 20, 2004 at 8pm, the Frederick P. Rose Theater played host to the inaugural gala, with celebrities such as former Vice President Al Gore and actor Robert Redford in the house, and a buffet of artists on stage. Wynton was alternately emotive and brazen on “Just a Closer Walk with Thee.” Saxophonists Joe Lovano and Branford Marsalis swung abstractedly through “Tenor Madness.”
Patti Austin mimicked Ella Fitzgerald on “How High the Moon,” and Liza Minnelli broke it up with a rousing “New York, New York.”
2006-05-2800 minWynton Marsalis - PodcastVideo from JALC Grand Opening Inaugural GalaOn October 20 at 8pm, the Frederick P. Rose Theater played host to the inaugural gala, with celebrities such as former Vice President Al Gore and actor Robert Redford in the house, and a buffet of artists on stage. Wynton was alternately emotive and brazen on “Just a Closer Walk with Thee.” Saxophonists Joe Lovano and Branford Marsalis swung abstractedly through “Tenor Madness.”
Patti Austin mimicked Ella Fitzgerald on “How High the Moon,” and Liza Minnelli broke it up with a rousing “New York, New York.”
2006-05-2800 minWynton Marsalis - PodcastVideo from JALC Grand Opening press conferenceOn October 18, at 11 am, New York City Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg, accompanied by Department of Cultural Affairs Commissioner Kate Levin, joined Wynton Marsalis and all the JALC staff in the new Allen Room for an official dedication ceremony, which included a fanfare entitled “The Gift”, composed by “Slide” Hampton.
Mayor Michael Bloomberg presented Wynton with a “Jazz at Lincoln Center Month” proclamation in honor of the grand opening of the organization’s new home, Frederick P. Rose Hall.
2006-04-3000 minWynton Marsalis - PodcastVideo from JALC Grand Opening press conferenceOn October 18, at 11 am, New York City Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg, accompanied by Department of Cultural Affairs Commissioner Kate Levin, joined Wynton Marsalis and all the JALC staff in the new Allen Room for an official dedication ceremony, which included a fanfare entitled “The Gift”, composed by “Slide” Hampton.
Mayor Michael Bloomberg presented Wynton with a “Jazz at Lincoln Center Month” proclamation in honor of the grand opening of the organization’s new home, Frederick P. Rose Hall.
2006-04-3000 minWynton Marsalis - PodcastVideo from JALC Grand Opening press conferenceOn October 18, at 11 am, New York City Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg, accompanied by Department of Cultural Affairs Commissioner Kate Levin, joined Wynton Marsalis and all the JALC staff in the new Allen Room for an official dedication ceremony, which included a fanfare entitled “The Gift”, composed by “Slide” Hampton.
Mayor Michael Bloomberg presented Wynton with a “Jazz at Lincoln Center Month” proclamation in honor of the grand opening of the organization’s new home, Frederick P. Rose Hall.
2006-04-3000 minWynton Marsalis - PodcastVideo from JALC Grand Opening press conferenceOn October 18, at 11 am, New York City Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg, accompanied by Department of Cultural Affairs Commissioner Kate Levin, joined Wynton Marsalis and all the JALC staff in the new Allen Room for an official dedication ceremony, which included a fanfare entitled “The Gift”, composed by “Slide” Hampton.
Mayor Michael Bloomberg presented Wynton with a “Jazz at Lincoln Center Month” proclamation in honor of the grand opening of the organization’s new home, Frederick P. Rose Hall.
2006-04-3000 minWynton Marsalis - PodcastVideo from JALC Grand Opening press conferenceOn October 18, at 11 am, New York City Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg, accompanied by Department of Cultural Affairs Commissioner Kate Levin, joined Wynton Marsalis and all the JALC staff in the new Allen Room for an official dedication ceremony, which included a fanfare entitled “The Gift”, composed by “Slide” Hampton.
Mayor Michael Bloomberg presented Wynton with a “Jazz at Lincoln Center Month” proclamation in honor of the grand opening of the organization’s new home, Frederick P. Rose Hall.
2006-04-3000 minWynton Marsalis - PodcastVideo from JALC Grand Opening press conferenceOn October 18, at 11 am, New York City Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg, accompanied by Department of Cultural Affairs Commissioner Kate Levin, joined Wynton Marsalis and all the JALC staff in the new Allen Room for an official dedication ceremony, which included a fanfare entitled “The Gift”, composed by “Slide” Hampton.
Mayor Michael Bloomberg presented Wynton with a “Jazz at Lincoln Center Month” proclamation in honor of the grand opening of the organization’s new home, Frederick P. Rose Hall.
2006-04-3000 minWynton Marsalis - PodcastThe fan club beginnings… Part VII (Wynton and Joshua)Perugia (Italy), 1994. In this unknown video-clip, Wynton join Joshua Redman while playing at church of San Francesco al Prato. Eric Reed is with them playing the piano. Enjoy this wonderful duet !
2005-11-1700 minWynton Marsalis - PodcastWynton playing All Rise in London (part 6)Wynton rehearsing with the choir at Royal Albert Hall
2005-11-0100 minWynton Marsalis - PodcastWynton playing All Rise in London (part 5)Wynton rehearsing with the choir at Royal Albert Hall
2005-11-0100 minWynton Marsalis - PodcastWynton playing All Rise in London (part 4)Wynton rehearsing with the choir at Royal Albert Hall
2005-11-0100 minWynton Marsalis - PodcastWynton playing All Rise in London (part 3)Wynton rehearsing with the choir at Royal Albert Hall
2005-11-0100 minWynton Marsalis - PodcastWynton playing All Rise in London (part 2)Wynton rehearsing with the choir at Royal Albert Hall
2005-11-0100 minWynton Marsalis - PodcastWynton playing All Rise in London (part 1)Wynton rehearsing with the choir at Royal Albert Hall
2005-11-0100 minWynton Marsalis - PodcastWynton giving a lesson to a kid in LondonAfter the choir rehersal for All Rise, Wynton gave a lesson to a kid at Royal Albnert Hall backstage
2005-11-0100 minWynton Marsalis - PodcastThe fan club beginnings… Part III (Wynton and Olympia)Perugia (Italy), 1993. In this video-clip Wynton is jamming with the members of Dejan’s Olympia Brass Band in the courtyard of the hotel “La Rosetta”.
2005-10-2400 minWynton Marsalis - PodcastThe fan club beginnings… Part II (Wynton and Wycliffe)Perugia (Italy) summer 1993. Wynton was there for Umbria Jazz, with his septet. In this video-clip he duets with trombonist Wycliffe Gordon from the windows of his hotel room.
2005-10-2000 minWynton Marsalis - PodcastSummer 2003, Wynton playing in Gardone RivieraOn July 25, 2003 the Wynton Marsalis Septet performed in Gardone Rivera (on Garda Lake).
Enjoy this video from that concert.
2003-07-2500 minWynton Marsalis - PodcastSummer 2003, Wynton playing in Lucca - DOn July 24, 2003 the Wynton Marsalis Septet performed in Lucca, with Francesco Cafiso playing as guest. Enjoy some videos from that concert.
2003-07-2400 minWynton Marsalis - PodcastSummer 2003, Wynton playing in Lucca - COn July 24, 2003 the Wynton Marsalis Septet performed in Lucca, with Francesco Cafiso playing as guest. Enjoy some videos from that concert.
2003-07-2400 minWynton Marsalis - PodcastSummer 2003, Wynton playing in Lucca - BWynton duets with Francesco Cafiso on "Just Friends"
2003-07-2400 minWynton Marsalis - PodcastSummer 2003, Wynton playing in Lucca - AOn July 24, 2003 the Wynton Marsalis Septet performed in Lucca, with Francesco Cafiso playing as guest. Enjoy some videos from that concert.
2003-07-2400 minWynton Marsalis - PodcastSummer 2003, Wynton playing in Milan - EOn July 21, 2003 the Wynton Marsalis Septet performed at the Blue Note in Milan, with Francesco Cafiso playing as guest. Enjoy some videos from that concert.
2003-07-2100 minWynton Marsalis - PodcastSummer 2003, Wynton playing in Milan - DOn July 21, 2003 the Wynton Marsalis Septet performed at the Blue Note in Milan, with Francesco Cafiso playing as guest. Enjoy some videos from that concert.
2003-07-2100 minWynton Marsalis - PodcastSummer 2003, Wynton playing in Milan - COn July 21, 2003 the Wynton Marsalis Septet performed at the Blue Note in Milan, with Francesco Cafiso playing as guest. Enjoy some videos from that concert.
2003-07-2100 minWynton Marsalis - PodcastSummer 2003, Wynton playing in Milan - BOn July 21, 2003 the Wynton Marsalis Septet performed at the Blue Note in Milan, with Francesco Cafiso playing as guest. Enjoy some videos from that concert.
2003-07-2100 minWynton Marsalis - PodcastSummer 2003, Wynton playing in Milan - AOn July 21, 2003 the Wynton Marsalis Septet performed at the Blue Note in Milan, with Francesco Cafiso playing as guest. Enjoy some videos from that concert.
2003-07-2100 minWynton Marsalis - PodcastWynton playing All Rise in Paris (part 1)On January 9, 2003, Wynton Marsalis with the Lincoln Center Jazz Orchestra, the National Orchestra of France directed by Kurt Masur and the Morgan State Choir from Baltimore, performed “All Rise” in Paris.
2003-01-1600 minWynton Marsalis - PodcastWynton playing All Rise in Paris (part 2)On January 9, 2003, Wynton Marsalis with the Lincoln Center Jazz Orchestra, the National Orchestra of France directed by Kurt Masur and the Morgan State Choir from Baltimore, performed “All Rise” in Paris.
2003-01-1600 minWynton Marsalis - PodcastWynton playing All Rise in Paris (part 3)On January 9, 2003, Wynton Marsalis with the Lincoln Center Jazz Orchestra, the National Orchestra of France directed by Kurt Masur and the Morgan State Choir from Baltimore, performed “All Rise” in Paris.
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