Wynton Marsalis
Latest News on Wynton Marsalis:
SHELTERS IN THE DESERT to Feature World Premiere at Chelsea Music Festival (Jun 5, 2026)
SHELTERS IN THE DESERT to be Presented at Chelsea Music Festival (Jun 5, 2026)
SFJAZZ Reveals 2026-27 Season Featuring More Than 350 Concerts (Jun 4, 2026)
SHELTERS IN THE DESERT to Feature World Premiere at Chelsea Music Festival (Jun 5, 2026)
SHELTERS IN THE DESERT to be Presented at Chelsea Music Festival (Jun 5, 2026)
SFJAZZ Reveals 2026-27 Season Featuring More Than 350 Concerts (Jun 4, 2026)
BIO
Wynton Marsalis's exploration of socio-cultural and political issues has yielded some of his most inspired and provocative work over the last four decades including the GRAMMYⓇ Award-winning Black Codes (From the Underground) in 1985, Blood on the Fields ─ the first jazz composition ever to win a Pulitzer Prize─ in 1996, All Rise in 2002 (performed by Symphonic Orchestras the world over to great acclaim), and From the Plantation to the Penitentiary in 2007, which according to one reviewer, "reveals some important truth about this country with a lot of anger and heart."
On August 21, 2020, Blue Engine Records will release The Ever Fonky Lowdown, the latest Marsalis composition to directly address the irresistible cocktail of deception, racism, greed, and gullibility that subverts the global fight for human rights and corrupts the possibilities and promise of democracy in America and around the world.
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Productions
Awards and Nominations
Tony Awards - 2014 - Best Musical
Wynton Marsalis, After Midnight
Videos
Photos/Video: Tony-Winner Susan Stroman Receives 2023 Louis Auchincloss Prize
by A.A. Cristi - 2023-12-14 23:21:21
VIDEO: How FUNNY GIRL's Jared Grimes Tapped His Way to a Tony Nomination
by Nicole Rosky - 2022-06-08 10:30:20
VIDEO: ICYMI- Watch Broadway Unite for the SAVE BIRDLAND Fundraiser!
by Nicole Rosky - 2021-01-25 15:12:24
BWW Exclusive: Listen to 'Never Coming Back' from Cassondra James' New EP
by Nicole Rosky - 2020-10-21 10:12:07
VIDEO: Vanessa Williams Leads Lincoln Center's 10th #MemorialForUsAll
by Stephi Wild - 2020-07-06 06:26:38
VIDEO: Gaby Moreno Leads #MemorialForUsAll to Honor Those We Lost to COVID-19
by Stephi Wild - 2020-06-22 06:32:50
VIDEO: Brian Stokes Mitchell Leads #MemorialForUsAll to Honor Those We Lost to COVID-19
by Stephi Wild - 2020-06-14 18:23:04
VIDEO: Ailyn Perez Leads Lincoln Center's Fifth MEMORIAL FOR US ALL Broadcast
by Stephi Wild - 2020-06-01 07:02:52
VIDEO: Lincoln Center Honors Those We've Lost With #MemorialForUsAll
by Stephi Wild - 2020-05-03 19:00:13
Jazz at Lincoln Center's Blue Engine Records Releases 'Jazz for Kids,' Features Hoda Kotb
by Abigail Charpentier - 2019-10-21 11:11:06
Chick Corea, Brian Blade and Christian McBride Release Another Collaboration
by Abigail Charpentier - 2019-09-06 11:46:38
Front and Center Concert Series to Feature The Head and The Heart
by Abigail Charpentier - 2019-08-30 13:13:49
VIDEO: Watch the Trailer for MOTHERLESS BROOKLYN Starring Edward Norton
by Kaitlin Milligan - 2019-08-22 15:01:45
VIDEO: Watch the New York City Gay Mens Chorus Perform 'What If Truth Is All We Have?' Written By Ann Hampton Callaway
by Rebecca Russo - 2019-06-27 21:38:39
VIDEO: HELLO, DOLLY! Cast Sings Happy Birthday To Bernadette Peters
by Alan Henry - 2018-02-28 17:45:45
VIDEO: Bernadette Peters Talks About Changing Her Name on THE LATE SHOW
by Stephi Wild - 2018-02-06 06:16:36
VIDEO: Bernadette Peters Talks Taking Over Lead in HELLO, DOLLY! on LIVE
by Caryn Robbins - 2017-12-11 14:12:57
News
SHELTERS IN THE DESERT to Feature World Premiere at Chelsea Music Festival
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 5, 2026
Chelsea Music Festival's Festival Chamber Orchestra, conducted by Ken-David Masur, will present SHELTERS IN THE DESERT at St. Paul's German Lutheran Church in NYC, featuring works by five living composers.
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 5, 2026
Chelsea Music Festival's Festival Chamber Orchestra, conducted by Ken-David Masur, will present SHELTERS IN THE DESERT at St. Paul's German Lutheran Church in NYC, featuring works by five living composers.
SHELTERS IN THE DESERT to be Presented at Chelsea Music Festival
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 5, 2026
Chelsea Music Festival's Festival Chamber Orchestra, conducted by Ken-David Masur, will present an evening of five works by living composers united by themes of water, memory, and transformation at St. Paul's German Lutheran Church in NYC.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 5, 2026
Chelsea Music Festival's Festival Chamber Orchestra, conducted by Ken-David Masur, will present an evening of five works by living composers united by themes of water, memory, and transformation at St. Paul's German Lutheran Church in NYC.
SFJAZZ Reveals 2026-27 Season Featuring More Than 350 Concerts
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 4, 2026
SFJAZZ has unveiled its 2026-27 Season, Forward Motion, featuring more than 350 concerts that celebrate jazz as a living, evolving art form shaped by artists from around the world.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 4, 2026
SFJAZZ has unveiled its 2026-27 Season, Forward Motion, featuring more than 350 concerts that celebrate jazz as a living, evolving art form shaped by artists from around the world.
COPLAND & TWAIN to Make NY Premiere at Chelsea Music Festival
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 3, 2026
Concert Theatre Works' theatrical concert COPLAND & TWAIN, directed by Bill Barclay, will blend Aaron Copland's incidental music with Mark Twain's writings at Open Jar Studios, conducted by Ken-David Masur.
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 3, 2026
Concert Theatre Works' theatrical concert COPLAND & TWAIN, directed by Bill Barclay, will blend Aaron Copland's incidental music with Mark Twain's writings at Open Jar Studios, conducted by Ken-David Masur.
THE 20TH ANNUAL NOTABLE OCCASION Will Come to Carnegie Hall
by Stephi Wild - Jun 2, 2026
Nicola and Beatrice Bulgari will host the Carnegie Hall Notables—a membership program for music enthusiasts in their 20s and 30s—for the 20th Annual Notable Occasion.
by Stephi Wild - Jun 2, 2026
Nicola and Beatrice Bulgari will host the Carnegie Hall Notables—a membership program for music enthusiasts in their 20s and 30s—for the 20th Annual Notable Occasion.
Ben Folds to Join New Jersey Symphony for Greatest Hits Performances
by A.A. Cristi - May 26, 2026
Emmy-nominated singer-songwriter Ben Folds will perform music spanning his career with the New Jersey Symphony at two venues, NJPAC in Newark and State Theatre New Jersey in New Brunswick.
by A.A. Cristi - May 26, 2026
Emmy-nominated singer-songwriter Ben Folds will perform music spanning his career with the New Jersey Symphony at two venues, NJPAC in Newark and State Theatre New Jersey in New Brunswick.
Wynton Marsalis Named Lincoln Center's 2026-2027 Visionary Artist
by A.A. Cristi - May 20, 2026
Lincoln Center announced Wynton Marsalis as its 2026-2027 Visionary Artist, honoring the trumpeter, composer, and Jazz at Lincoln Center co-founder in his final year as Artistic Director with free concerts, talks, and performances.
by A.A. Cristi - May 20, 2026
Lincoln Center announced Wynton Marsalis as its 2026-2027 Visionary Artist, honoring the trumpeter, composer, and Jazz at Lincoln Center co-founder in his final year as Artistic Director with free concerts, talks, and performances.
Juilliard Unveils 2026–27 Music Season Featuring World Premieres, Guest Artists and More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 18, 2026
Juilliard has revealed its 2026–27 season programming for the Music Division under its dean and director, David Serkin Ludwig, across Orchestra, Chamber Music, Vocal Arts, Jazz, and Historical Performance, students, faculty, and guest artists.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 18, 2026
Juilliard has revealed its 2026–27 season programming for the Music Division under its dean and director, David Serkin Ludwig, across Orchestra, Chamber Music, Vocal Arts, Jazz, and Historical Performance, students, faculty, and guest artists.
Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra to Headline VIRTUOSI LIVE! Series at The Weidner
by A.A. Cristi - May 8, 2026
The Weidner will present the 2026-2027 VIRTUOSI LIVE! Series, headlined by JAZZ AT LINCOLN CENTER ORCHESTRA with Wynton Marsalis, marking the 100th anniversary of the Brown County Civic Music Association. Series packages are on sale now.
by A.A. Cristi - May 8, 2026
The Weidner will present the 2026-2027 VIRTUOSI LIVE! Series, headlined by JAZZ AT LINCOLN CENTER ORCHESTRA with Wynton Marsalis, marking the 100th anniversary of the Brown County Civic Music Association. Series packages are on sale now.
69th Annual MONTEREY JAZZ FESTIVAL Single-Day Tickets Now on Sale
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 8, 2026
Single-day tickets for the 69th Annual Monterey Jazz Festival are now on sale, featuring 73 performances across five stages, including a Herbie Hancock and Ron Carter duo and a world premiere commission by Meshell Ndegeocello.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 8, 2026
Single-day tickets for the 69th Annual Monterey Jazz Festival are now on sale, featuring 73 performances across five stages, including a Herbie Hancock and Ron Carter duo and a world premiere commission by Meshell Ndegeocello.
Wynton Marsalis, KC and the Sunshine Band, Darren Criss and More Set for MPAC
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 30, 2026
MPAC in Morristown announced a packed upcoming lineup including Wynton Marsalis, KC and the Sunshine Band, Darren Criss, Derek Hough, Straight No Chaser, and DISNEY'S FROZEN among the ticketed performances.
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 30, 2026
MPAC in Morristown announced a packed upcoming lineup including Wynton Marsalis, KC and the Sunshine Band, Darren Criss, Derek Hough, Straight No Chaser, and DISNEY'S FROZEN among the ticketed performances.
John Patitucci, Danilo Pérez, Terri Lyne Carrington, and More Will Come to Smoke Jazz Club
by Stephi Wild - Apr 29, 2026
Smoke Jazz Club announced its upcoming lineup, featuring John Patitucci's bandleader debut, Danilo Pérez Trio, NEA Jazz Master Terri Lyne Carrington, and Eric Alexander with Brad Mehldau and Nicholas Payton.
by Stephi Wild - Apr 29, 2026
Smoke Jazz Club announced its upcoming lineup, featuring John Patitucci's bandleader debut, Danilo Pérez Trio, NEA Jazz Master Terri Lyne Carrington, and Eric Alexander with Brad Mehldau and Nicholas Payton.
Prospect Musicals' 2026 Gala & Muse Awards Reveals Full Line-Up
by Stephi Wild - Apr 29, 2026
Prospect Musicals announced the full line-up for its 2026 Gala & Muse Awards at The Edison Ballroom, honoring LaChanze, Ken Davenport, Lindsay Mendez, Ryan Scott Oliver, and Jose Antonio Vargas.
by Stephi Wild - Apr 29, 2026
Prospect Musicals announced the full line-up for its 2026 Gala & Muse Awards at The Edison Ballroom, honoring LaChanze, Ken Davenport, Lindsay Mendez, Ryan Scott Oliver, and Jose Antonio Vargas.
Alan Menken, James Bond and American Classics Included in BBC Proms 2026 Line-Up
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Apr 21, 2026
The BBC Proms returns in summer 2026, presenting eight weeks of world-class music from an array of leading orchestras, conductors and soloists from across the UK and around the world.
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Apr 21, 2026
The BBC Proms returns in summer 2026, presenting eight weeks of world-class music from an array of leading orchestras, conductors and soloists from across the UK and around the world.
Festival Napa Valley Reveals 20th Anniversary Summer Season
by Stephi Wild - Apr 17, 2026
Festival Napa Valley announced its 20th anniversary summer season, featuring Renée Fleming, Wynton Marsalis, Ray Chen, and the world premiere of THE JUDGMENT OF PARIS, a new opera by Jake Heggie and Gene Scheer.
by Stephi Wild - Apr 17, 2026
Festival Napa Valley announced its 20th anniversary summer season, featuring Renée Fleming, Wynton Marsalis, Ray Chen, and the world premiere of THE JUDGMENT OF PARIS, a new opera by Jake Heggie and Gene Scheer.
Herbie Hancock, Wynton Marsalis, and More Set for 69th Annual MONTEREY JAZZ FESTIVAL
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 8, 2026
Monterey Jazz Festival has announced its 2026 lineup. The festival will feature Herbie Hancock and Wynton Marsalis. Ticket packages will go on sale this week.
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 8, 2026
Monterey Jazz Festival has announced its 2026 lineup. The festival will feature Herbie Hancock and Wynton Marsalis. Ticket packages will go on sale this week.
Detroit Symphony Orchestra Releasing New Live Recording of CARMINA BURANA
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 8, 2026
On Friday, June 26, 2026, the Detroit Symphony Orchestra and Music Director Jader Bignamini will release a new recording of Carl Orff's Carmina Burana on PENTATONE.
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 8, 2026
On Friday, June 26, 2026, the Detroit Symphony Orchestra and Music Director Jader Bignamini will release a new recording of Carl Orff's Carmina Burana on PENTATONE.
Grace Kelly To Present 20th Anniversary Concert At Broward Center
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 2, 2026
Saxophonist and vocalist Grace Kelly performs her 20th anniversary concert on April 15 at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts in Fort Lauderdale, joined by a four-piece ensemble.
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 2, 2026
Saxophonist and vocalist Grace Kelly performs her 20th anniversary concert on April 15 at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts in Fort Lauderdale, joined by a four-piece ensemble.
Christine Baranski to be Honored by Shakespeare Theatre Company
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 2, 2026
Christine Baranski will be honored with Shakespeare Theatre Company's inaugural Michael Kahn Lifetime Achievement Award. Baranski joins previously announced honorees Wendell Pierce and Sudhakar and Alka Kesavan.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 2, 2026
Christine Baranski will be honored with Shakespeare Theatre Company's inaugural Michael Kahn Lifetime Achievement Award. Baranski joins previously announced honorees Wendell Pierce and Sudhakar and Alka Kesavan.
Smoke Jazz Club Reveals May Line-up featuring Miles Davis Centennial Celebration, Billy Childs, and More
by Stephi Wild - Apr 1, 2026
SMOKE Jazz Club has announced a line-up for the month of May 2026. Three artists celebrate their respective record releases: Steve Wilson Enduring Sonance, Jeremy Pelt Our Community Will Not Be Erased, and Billy Childs Triumvirate.
by Stephi Wild - Apr 1, 2026
SMOKE Jazz Club has announced a line-up for the month of May 2026. Three artists celebrate their respective record releases: Steve Wilson Enduring Sonance, Jeremy Pelt Our Community Will Not Be Erased, and Billy Childs Triumvirate.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What awards has Wynton Marsalis been nominated for?
and Best Musical (Tony Awards) for After Midnight.
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