Sep 2nd, 2008 · Jazz legend Wynton Marsalis says that music is the "art of the invisible" — it is memory, intention and imagination. Marsalis explains his relationship to jazz in his new book, Moving to Higher Ground, and talks about how music changed his life.
Jul 8th, 2008 · Esquire music columnist Andy Langer guides us through this week's rundown of the new releases, including albums by Beck, Willie Nelson, and Wynton Marsalis.
Mar 12th, 2007 · Every decade or so, jazz trumpeter Wynton Marsalis says, he makes a political album. From the Plantation to the Penitentiary is his latest. The songs criticize hip-hop culture, a lack of strong black leadership and materialism.
Jan 31st, 2007 · Jazz musician Branford Marsalis discusses his commitment to musicians hit hard by Hurricane Katrina and helping rebuild his home town of New Orleans.
Dec 29th, 2005 · Musicians Harry Connick Jr. and Branford Marsalis, two New Orleans natives, have been friends for years -- back to the days when Connick took piano lessons from Marsalis's father, Ellis.
Nov 17th, 2005 · Wynton Marsalis puts down his horn and picks up his pen for his latest project: Jazz ABZ. In the book, the jazz trumpeter shares his deep knowledge of jazz in all its forms with children.
Sep 17th, 2005 · Trumpet star Wynton Marsalis, co-founder and director of Jazz at Lincoln Center, is hosting a benefit concert and auction Saturday night to raise money for the Higher Ground Hurricane Fund. Artists lending their talents include James Taylor, Buckwheat Zydeco, Norah Jones and many others.
Jul 19th, 2005 · Jazz music icons Harry Connick, Jr. and Branford Marsalis share a hometown of New Orleans, an enduring friendship -- and now, a new album of musical collaborations. Payal Kumar of member station KKJZ in Long Beach, Calif., reviews their new CD Occasion.