Wynton Marsalis' Blues & Swing

2-May-02

Wynton Marsalisí Blues & Swing Synopsis:Pioneer Entertainment presents jazz extraordinaire Wynton Marsalis and his quartet in a full-length program from his intimate concert performance, recorded in 1988 at the Westwood Playhouse in Los Angeles and in workshops conducted with students at Harvard University and at the Duke Ellington School of the Arts in Washington DC. The first jazz artist to be awarded the Pulitzer Prize, Marsalis approaches the art of jazz, both as a performer and a teacher, in the tradition of the great musicians who preceded him. Playing a vital role as the link between the past and the future, his artistry pays homage to the masters who have influenced him. These elements woven together offer a unique look at this extraordinary young artist, already acknowledged by his peers and by the public as a true master. The Wynton Marsalis Quartet is comprised of Wynton Marsalis playing trumpet, Marcus Roberts on the piano, Bob Hurst playing bass and Jeff ìTainî Watts on drums. Presented in 5.1 surround sound, the DVD also features a Wynton Marsalis biography and discography.Song List Includes:Knozz Moe KingDelfeayoís DilemmaJ MoodLaterCaravanBig Butter And Egg ManCherokeeGoodbyeCrepuscule With Nellie(Do You Know What It Means To Miss) New Orleans