Wynton Marsalis
Latest News on Wynton Marsalis:
Robert Spano, Wynton Marsalis, and More Set For Nashville Symphony's February 2026 Concert Lineup (Jan 9, 2026)
GREAT AMERICAN CROONERS Will Be Performed as Part of Jazz At Lincoln Center (Jan 7, 2026)
The Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra Will Perform AMERICAN VOICES Concert (Jan 5, 2026)
Robert Spano, Wynton Marsalis, and More Set For Nashville Symphony's February 2026 Concert Lineup (Jan 9, 2026)
GREAT AMERICAN CROONERS Will Be Performed as Part of Jazz At Lincoln Center (Jan 7, 2026)
The Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra Will Perform AMERICAN VOICES Concert (Jan 5, 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
Robert Spano, Wynton Marsalis, and More Set For Nashville Symphony's February 2026 Concert Lineup
by Stephi Wild - Jan 9, 2026
The Nashville Symphony’s February 2025 schedule features guest conductor Robert Spano conducting Bernstein’s Symphony No. 1, and more. Learn more about the full lineup here!
by Stephi Wild - Jan 9, 2026
The Nashville Symphony’s February 2025 schedule features guest conductor Robert Spano conducting Bernstein’s Symphony No. 1, and more. Learn more about the full lineup here!
GREAT AMERICAN CROONERS Will Be Performed as Part of Jazz At Lincoln Center
by Stephi Wild - Jan 7, 2026
Jazz at Lincoln Center will present Great American Crooners at The Luckman Fine Arts Complex at Cal State LA on Friday, February 13, at 8:00 p.m. Learn more here!
by Stephi Wild - Jan 7, 2026
Jazz at Lincoln Center will present Great American Crooners at The Luckman Fine Arts Complex at Cal State LA on Friday, February 13, at 8:00 p.m. Learn more here!
The Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra Will Perform AMERICAN VOICES Concert
by Stephi Wild - Jan 5, 2026
The Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra will present American Voices, a concert celebrating the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., at Cincinnati Music Hall. Learn more here!
by Stephi Wild - Jan 5, 2026
The Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra will present American Voices, a concert celebrating the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., at Cincinnati Music Hall. Learn more here!
Joshua Redman Quartet, Brad Mehldau and More Come to Smoke Jazz Club
by Stephi Wild - Jan 2, 2026
SMOKE Jazz Club has announced a line-up to kickstart the New Year starting with the club debut of Joshua Redman leading his stellar Quartet. Learn more about the lineup here!
by Stephi Wild - Jan 2, 2026
SMOKE Jazz Club has announced a line-up to kickstart the New Year starting with the club debut of Joshua Redman leading his stellar Quartet. Learn more about the lineup here!
Joe Lovano, Miguel Zenón and More Set for SMOKE Jazz Club's February 2026 Line-Up
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 19, 2025
SMOKE Jazz Club has unveiled its line-up for the month of February 2026. Joe Lovano, one of the world's most celebrated musicians, makes his SMOKE Jazz Club debut as a leader, plus more.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 19, 2025
SMOKE Jazz Club has unveiled its line-up for the month of February 2026. Joe Lovano, one of the world's most celebrated musicians, makes his SMOKE Jazz Club debut as a leader, plus more.
Photos: See Highlights of Gabrielle Stravelli December 6th at Birdland
by Rebecca Kaplan - Dec 9, 2025
See photos from the renowned jazz singer's December 6th performance at Birdland. The Gabrielle Stravelli trio is back on December 13 and 20 at 5:30 pm.
by Rebecca Kaplan - Dec 9, 2025
See photos from the renowned jazz singer's December 6th performance at Birdland. The Gabrielle Stravelli trio is back on December 13 and 20 at 5:30 pm.
Primo Artists Will Represent Conductor Cristian Măcelaru For Exclusive Worldwide Management
by Stephi Wild - Dec 9, 2025
Primo Artists has announced Exclusive Worldwide Management of conductor Cristian Măcelaru, effective immediately. The agency will become his General Management and will continue to oversee his Publicity and Social Media worldwide.
by Stephi Wild - Dec 9, 2025
Primo Artists has announced Exclusive Worldwide Management of conductor Cristian Măcelaru, effective immediately. The agency will become his General Management and will continue to oversee his Publicity and Social Media worldwide.
Jane Monheit, Stacey Kent, New York Voices & More Set For Birdland Jazz Club And Birdland Theater December 8â€"21
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 5, 2025
Artists coming up at Birdland Jazz Club include KT Sullivan, Stacy Sullivan, Jeff Harnar, and Todd Murray in We Love the Winter Weather, Jane Monheit, Bryce Edwards’ Frivolity Hour, Stacey Kent, and Klea Blackhurst / Jim Caruso & Billy Stritch’s A Swinging Birdland Christmas.
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 5, 2025
Artists coming up at Birdland Jazz Club include KT Sullivan, Stacy Sullivan, Jeff Harnar, and Todd Murray in We Love the Winter Weather, Jane Monheit, Bryce Edwards’ Frivolity Hour, Stacey Kent, and Klea Blackhurst / Jim Caruso & Billy Stritch’s A Swinging Birdland Christmas.
Judith Lynn Stillman & Friends To Present WINTERLUDES At Reid Castle
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 5, 2025
Judith Lynn Stillman will present WINTERLUDES, her multimedia holiday play-within-a-concert, at Reid Castle. The production blends live performance, theatrical elements, and visual storytelling in a seasonal program led by Stillman and a company of guest artists.
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 5, 2025
Judith Lynn Stillman will present WINTERLUDES, her multimedia holiday play-within-a-concert, at Reid Castle. The production blends live performance, theatrical elements, and visual storytelling in a seasonal program led by Stillman and a company of guest artists.
Joshua Redman, Brad Mehldau And More To Perform At Smoke Jazz Club In January 2026
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 4, 2025
SMOKE Jazz Club has revealed its line-up to kickstart the New Year starting with the club debut of Joshua Redman leading his Quartet. The month continues with two of today's leading pianists in rare solo and trio performances.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 4, 2025
SMOKE Jazz Club has revealed its line-up to kickstart the New Year starting with the club debut of Joshua Redman leading his Quartet. The month continues with two of today's leading pianists in rare solo and trio performances.
SMU Meadows School of the Arts to Honor Brian Stokes Mitchell with 2026 Meadows Award
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 25, 2025
SMU Meadows School of the Arts has revealed that the recipient of the 2026 Meadows Award is Brian Stokes Mitchell, known for his Tony, Drama Desk, and Outer Critics Circle Award-winning performances.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 25, 2025
SMU Meadows School of the Arts has revealed that the recipient of the 2026 Meadows Award is Brian Stokes Mitchell, known for his Tony, Drama Desk, and Outer Critics Circle Award-winning performances.
Allan Harris Will Bring A POETRY OF JAZZ To The Amaturo Theater
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 24, 2025
Jazz vocalist Allan Harris will return to the Amaturo Theater at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts on December 3, 2025, where he will perform music from his newest album A Poetry of Jazz alongside a selection of seasonal favorites.
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 24, 2025
Jazz vocalist Allan Harris will return to the Amaturo Theater at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts on December 3, 2025, where he will perform music from his newest album A Poetry of Jazz alongside a selection of seasonal favorites.
Kate Kortum Wins 2025 Sarah Vaughan International Jazz Vocal Competition
by Stephi Wild - Nov 24, 2025
As part of NJPAC’s TD James Moody Jazz Festival, the New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) announced Kate Kortum as the winner of the 14th annual Sarah Vaughan International Jazz Vocal Competition.Â
by Stephi Wild - Nov 24, 2025
As part of NJPAC’s TD James Moody Jazz Festival, the New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) announced Kate Kortum as the winner of the 14th annual Sarah Vaughan International Jazz Vocal Competition.Â
MILES. Transfers to London's Southwark Playhouse Borough Following Sell-Out Edinburgh Fringe Run
by Stephi Wild - Nov 11, 2025
Delving into the creative chaos behind Kind of Blue, the best-selling jazz album of all time, MILES. is a dynamic two-hander blending live jazz and multi-rolling performance to explore the life and legacy of Miles Davis.
by Stephi Wild - Nov 11, 2025
Delving into the creative chaos behind Kind of Blue, the best-selling jazz album of all time, MILES. is a dynamic two-hander blending live jazz and multi-rolling performance to explore the life and legacy of Miles Davis.
James Gaffigan Named Music Director of Houston Grand Opera
by Stephi Wild - Nov 6, 2025
Houston Grand Opera has announced the appointment of American conductor James Gaffigan as the fifth Music Director in the company's 70-year history.
by Stephi Wild - Nov 6, 2025
Houston Grand Opera has announced the appointment of American conductor James Gaffigan as the fifth Music Director in the company's 70-year history.
Vince Giordano, Carole J. Bufford and More Will Play Birdland This Fall
by Gillian Blum - Oct 18, 2025
Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater announced their October 20 through November 2 lineup of shows, including The Bean Tones, Frank Catalano Quartet, Vince Giordano & The Nighthawks, and Jim Caruso's Cast Party with Billy Stritch at the piano.
by Gillian Blum - Oct 18, 2025
Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater announced their October 20 through November 2 lineup of shows, including The Bean Tones, Frank Catalano Quartet, Vince Giordano & The Nighthawks, and Jim Caruso's Cast Party with Billy Stritch at the piano.
UCONN MUSIC INSPIRE SERIES To Present Two Performances This Week
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 8, 2025
The UConn School of Fine Arts Department of Music will present two performances this week as part of the UConn Music Inspire Series. On Thursday, Oct. 9, Ensemble Origo returns with Saravanda! Dances of New Spain, followed by a solo piano concert by Eric Reed on Friday, Oct. 10, at von der Mehden Recital Hall. Both performances begin at 8 p.m. and tickets are $15.
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 8, 2025
The UConn School of Fine Arts Department of Music will present two performances this week as part of the UConn Music Inspire Series. On Thursday, Oct. 9, Ensemble Origo returns with Saravanda! Dances of New Spain, followed by a solo piano concert by Eric Reed on Friday, Oct. 10, at von der Mehden Recital Hall. Both performances begin at 8 p.m. and tickets are $15.
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What awards has Wynton Marsalis been nominated for?
and Best Musical (Tony Awards) for After Midnight.
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