Thank you so much to the incredibly talented Alison Balsom , to all the wonderful musicians of the London Symphony Orchestra, and to the esteemed Maestro Antonio Pappano for their unforgettable performance tonight at Barbican Centre

Yesterday, we had our second rehearsal at the Barbican Centre with Alison Balsom and the London Symphony Orchestra.
Sir Antonio Pappano helped us get even deeper into the music. It's amazing how the Trumpet Concerto is coming to life. Really looking forward for the UK premiere tonight at…

Behind the scenes at rehearsals today with Alison Balsom

'Whoever is holding the trumpet, it's always like a different instrument!'

Tune in to Alison Balsom as she showcases the incredible variety of 🎺 voices you'll hear in the Wynton Marsalis Trumpet Concerto, including techniques like using a Wah-wah mute or a hat!

Behind the scenes from last night’s rehearsal for the upcoming UK premiere of my trumpet concerto at the Barbican Centre, featuring the incredible Alison Balsom. Capturing moments of preparation and dedication with Alison and the London Symphony Orchestra conducted by Sir Antonio Pappano…

Excited to share a special moment as Alison Balsom explores my Trumpet Concerto. Her insights bring a new dimension to this piece, emphasizing its unique blend of history and innovation. This performance is a celebration of the trumpet's versatility, and I can't wait for you to…

Through My Eyes👁️👁️📸 ~Reginald Veal

“Flashback!”

#classic #classic photo

The Extraordinary Late Great Mr. Cab Calloway @thecabcalloway and Maestro Wynton Marsalis Wynton Marsalis circa late 80s.  

Cab Calloway was an incredible … see full read instagram.com/p/C5fHLfiLJJO/…

Behind the scenes as we prepare for the UK premiere of Wynton Marsalis’ Trumpet Concerto with Sir Antonio Pappano and the @londonsymphonyorchestra. Less than a week to go…

Wynton Marsalis, interviewed by Richard Cook.
New Musical Express, 28 August 1982.

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Counting the days to amazing new Trumpet concerto by Wynton Marsalis with LSO and Antonio Pappano at Barbican on 11th April then Bristol, Cologne and Hamburg …all trumpeters need to hear this piece !

Dive into the rhythms and insights of “A Life in Jazz: An Education in Integrity” , my Nexus Instituut Lecture 2023, now available in a beautifully illustrated, hardbound edition.

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Next week in the House of Swing (March 22 & 23): Guitarist and composer Kurt Rosenwinkel returns to Rose Theater alongside the #JLCO w/ Wynton Marsalis to present Community and Continuum, featuring NEW big band arrangements of Rosenwinkel’s original works: jazz.org/kurt

The Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra in rehearsal with special guests Joe Lovano and Walter Blanding for tomorrow night’s concert entitled: Wayne Shorter Celebration.

Watch the live webcast on March 8 on jazzlive.com

📷: Justin Bias

From the Archives Thursday:
Performing with Chano Domínguez Sextet at Festival de Jazz de Vitoria-Gasteiz on July 15, 2003

Chano Dominguez (piano)
Guillermo McGill (drums)
Alfonso Gamaza (electric bass)
Blas Córdoba “Kejío” (vocals)
Tomasito (dance and clapping)
Israel Suarez “El Piraña” (percussion)

Second line at Harry Belafonte “A Celebration of Life” on “Just a Closer Walk With Thee” and “Oh, Didn’t He Ramble”... Last night at The The Riverside Church

Video courtesy of rolandsmartin and BlackStarNetwork YouTube channels