Tag Archives: Wynton Marsalis

Can a Symphony really Swing?

Posted on September 22, 2010 by

An off-the-cuff review of Wynton Marsalis’s “Swing Symphony” Continue reading →

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Preview: Louis the Film @ Apollo Theater

Posted on August 28, 2010 by

Louis Armstrong is the Subject of the Old-Fashioned Film “Louis The Movie” By Alex W. Rodriguez for the Star-Ledger Where: The Apollo Theater, 253 W. 125th St., New York When: Monday, 8 p.m. How much: $35-$50. Call (800) 745-3000 or … Continue reading →

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Is Jazz Finally Over Ken Burns?

Posted on September 20, 2009 by

Is the jazz discourse climbing out from under the monolithic influence of Ken Burns’s “Jazz”? Continue reading →

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Are Jazz and Basketball Related?

Posted on June 21, 2009 by

Exploring the similarities between jazz and basketball Continue reading →

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