Wynton Marsalis
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World-renowned trumpeter, bandleader, composer, and leading advocate of American culture. Managing and Artistic Director of Jazz at Lincoln Center
New York
Joined July 2008
Weedie, Herlin and Obed with Thomas Nii Lantey Botchway, Ogbamey Commey, Rashid Suley, playing Kpanlogo music during today’s Soundcheck for our first gig at +233 Jazz Bar & Grill in Accra, Ghana
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When we arrived in Accra on October 8, we were welcomed with music, dance, and spirit. The Indigenous Vibes Band filled the airport with Obonu drums and joy. As soon as we reached the hotel, Weedie, Alexa, Herlin, and I joined a press conference with the Ghana Jazz Foundation and
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Filming an interview in Accra, Ghana, for @asaaseradio995. The @jazzdotorg Orchestra performs tonight at @Plus233Live Jazz Bar & Grill for the Ghana Jazz Foundation
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Last night in Accra, the @jazzdotorg Orchestra and I were welcomed with such beauty and spirit. Right outside customs, the Indigenous Vibes Band greeted us with Obonu drums, Tigali music and dance, and the joyful energy of Kolomashie traditions
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The @jazzdotorg Orchestra is at the airport, getting ready to fly from Lagos to Accra, Ghana. We’ll be performing at +233 Jazz Bar & Grill on October 10–11
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Last night, the @jazzdotorg Orchestra performed at the Landmark Centre in Lagos for the @RunwayJazz Festival, an evening full of spirit and connection. Earlier in the day, we met with the press and were welcomed by the Nigerian Trumpet Guild, whose music and percussion carried
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At soundcheck in Lagos.. Obed Calvaire and Weedie Braimah dive into the Dununba rhythm “Takosaba” ahead of tonight’s @jazzdotorg Orchestra show for @RunwayJazz
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“The destiny of the globe has to be to come together… not separated by nationalism or xenophobia.” — Wynton Marsalis’ timeless message at #RunwayJazz2025 #TimelessReturn
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Yesterday morning, after our press conference for the @RunwayJazz Festival in Lagos, we were treated to a vibrant surprise, musicians from the Nigerian Trumpet Guild performing traditional Eyo Masquerade music
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Last October 2 was a full and joyful day of music in Nairobi. In the morning, we performed a student concert for 350 students from schools across the city. They listened closely, asked thoughtful questions during our Q&A, and many came backstage afterward to talk with the band,
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Last October 1, we played our first concert in Nairobi as part of the BC International Jazz Festival. With Herlin Riley, Weedie Braimah, and Shenel Johns joining the Orchestra, we shared music from Afro! alongside songs from across the diaspora, including the much-loved
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We received another unforgettable welcome upon our arrival in Lagos. The dancers and the drums of the Yoruba people filled the airport with rhythm, spirit, and joy… a profound greeting that set the tone for our time here @jazzdotorg @RunwayJazz
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Our first days in Nairobi were filled with unforgettable welcomes and meaningful exchanges. On September 29, we arrived to the joyful rhythms of traditional Kenyan dancers and singers at the hotel. The next morning, September 30, I joined Weedie Braimah and Herlin Riley for a
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The @jazzdotorg Orchestra is getting ready to fly from Nairobi to Lagos, Nigeria. We are performing Sunday October 5 for @RunwayJazz
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Backstage in Nairobi this morning: students met JLCO musicians and received advice!
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RT @MPESAFdnAcademy: Our students had an incredible time at the Bob Collymore International Jazz Festival School Show! They enjoyed every m…
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