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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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[Broadway, 2013]
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Awards and Nominations

Tony Awards - 2014 - Best Musical

Wynton Marsalis, After Midnight

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Jazz At Lincoln Center To Celebrate the New Orleans Songbook At Wharton Canter
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 18, 2025

Prepare to be transported to the lively streets of New Orleans with Jazz at Lincoln Center PRESENTS, New Orleans Songbook: an evening of soul and Mardi Gras spirit celebrating the composers and inspired songs of the Crescent City.
Nashville Symphony Announces 2025/26 Season
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 18, 2025

Featuring more than 80 performances covering a wide range of genres, the Nashville Symphony has announced its 2025/26 season. Classical Series programs offer seminal works to showcase the virtuosity and versatility of the Orchestra’s musicians, including Dvořák’s Symphony No. 9, Beethoven’s Symphony No. 5, Holst’s The Planets, Verdi’s Requiem, Mozart’s Symphony No. 41 (“Jupiter”), and Brahms’ Piano Concerto No. 2.
Catherine Russell To Host Jazz Power Initiative's Annual Fundraiser
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 12, 2025

Celebration21, the Jazz Power Initiative annual fundraising event, will pay homage to the long and rich, pioneering history of Jazz and the transformative power of jazz arts/music education. Learn more and see how to attend.
Isaac Mizrahi, Sona Jobarteh, And More Come To SFJAZZ In April
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 11, 2025

SFJAZZ has announced the lineup of upcoming arts for April 2025. Performances will be held at SFJAZZ, either in the Joe Henderson Lab or Miner Auditorium.
San Diego Symphony Reveals 2025 Summer Season at the Rady Shell at Jacobs Park
by Stephi Wild - Mar 4, 2025

The San Diego Symphony has announced its 2025 Conrad Prebys Summer Season, the 5th season at The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park. Learn more about the full lineup here!
Photos: See Highlights from Gabrielle Stravelli's Stunning Show at Birdland
by Rebecca Kaplan - Mar 3, 2025

Stravelli, a terrific jazz singer and interpreter of songs with a beautiful inner glow that permeates every note, will be back at Birdland on 3/8, 3/15 and 3/22. See highlights from the March 1st show snapped by photographer Conor Weiss.
Andromeda Turre To Perform At Montclair Art Museum With An All-Star Band
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 28, 2025

Internationally acclaimed jazz vocalist, composer, and advocate Andromeda Turre will return to her hometown for a special performance at the Montclair Art Museum. Learn more and see how to attend the performance.
Jazz at Lincoln Center PRESENTS, New Orleans Songbook at the Wharton Center
by Stephi Wild - Feb 28, 2025

Jazz at Lincoln Center PRESENTS, New Orleans Songbook: an evening of soul and Mardi Gras spirit celebrating the composers and inspired songs of the Crescent City.
Yellowjackets, Sullivan Fortner Trio and Barbra Lica Quintet and More To Perform At The Royal Conservatory Of Music In April
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 20, 2025

April concerts have been announced at  at The Royal Conservatory Of Music. Get full details here!
Andromeda Turre To Return To Grace Farms With Environmental Jazz Suite
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 19, 2025

Grace Farms will welcome back acclaimed jazz vocalist, composer, and advocate Andromeda Turre for an exclusive concert. Learn more and see how to attend.
Celebrate Black History Month This Weekend with BLUES JAM at Jazz At Lincoln Center
by Rebecca Kaplan - Feb 19, 2025

The 2/21 and 2/22 show brings Grammy winners and renowned artists, including saxophonist and jazz aficionado Sherman Irby, together for a one-of-a-kind jam session, blending the rich traditions of the blues with a dynamic, contemporary energy.
Hollywood Bowl 2025 Summer Season: Cynthia Erivo, Hugh Jackman, and Diana Ross Among Headliners
by Stephi Wild - Feb 19, 2025

The 2025 Hollywood Bowl schedule spans June through September, featuring a diverse lineup of performances including classical music, pop, rock, jazz, and Broadway hits. The Hollywood Bowl 2025 season marks the LA Phil's 103rd season at the venue. As BroadwayWorld previously announced, a highlight of the season will be Cynthia Erivo as Jesus in Jesus Christ Superstar. New editions including Hugh Jackman, Dianna Ross and more special events.  
Czech National Symphony Orchestra Comes To Lincoln With Spectacular Guest Soloists
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 13, 2025

The Czech National Symphony Orchestra takes the Lied Center stage with a breathtaking program including American pianist Maxim Lando and the Nebraska return of superstar violinist Sandy Cameron. 
Patti LuPone, Shoshana Bean and More to be Featured in Carnegie Hall 2025"2026 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 12, 2025

Carnegie Hall has revealed programming for its 2025–2026 season, including more than 170 concerts and Broadway stars like Shoshana Bean, Heather Headley, Cheyene Jackson, Mandy Gonzalez, Patti LuPone, Megan Hilty & More. See the full lineup here, including dates and how to get tickets.
Kean Stage Hosts New Orleans Songbook: A Jazz at Lincoln Center Presents Production
by Stephi Wild - Feb 11, 2025

Kean Stage will host New Orleans Songbook: A Jazz at Lincoln Center Presents Production at Enlow Recital Hall in February. Learn more about the upcoming performance here!
Gold Coast Jazz Will Welcome The Ashley Pezzotti Quartet
by Nicole Rosky - Feb 9, 2025

Ashley Pezzotti will be performing at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts on Wednesday, February 12, at 7:45 pm, with sidemen Matt Wigler on piano; Jamie Ousley on bass and Lucas Aposteleres on drums. 
Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra Unveils Inaugural Season With New Music Director Cristian Măcelaru
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 7, 2025

The Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra (CSO) has unveiled its 2025­­­–26 season, the first under the leadership of new Music Director Cristian Măcelaru. This season introduces an ambitious programming vision that balances timeless orchestral works with contemporary voices.
Review: SAN DIEGO SYMPHONY PREMIERES A NEW WORK BY BILLY CHILDS at Jacobs Music Center
by Ron Bierman - Feb 6, 2025

What did our critic think of SAN DIEGO SYMPHONY INTRODUCES A WORLD PREMIERE at Jacobs Music Center? Alexander Malofeev was 13 when he won the prestigious International Tchaikovsky Competition for Young Musicians under 18. His technical prowess was exceptional, but his musicality at such a young age was what convincingly set him apart. Now 23, he has lived up to expectations, garnering rave reviews for performances with major orchestras around the world. Nor did he disappoint on this evening with Prokofiev’s 3rd piano concerto, but I’ll start with the most familiar work on the program, Beethoven’s 3rd symphony, the “Eroica.” It was the only work after intermission, and conductor Rafael Payare led without a score.
The Academy of St Martin in the Fields Chamber Orchestras Comes To Lincoln This February
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 6, 2025

The Academy of St Martin in the Fields will perform at the Lied Center on Wednesday, February 19 at 7:30pm. Renowned for fresh, brilliant interpretations of the world's greatest orchestral music, the Academy of St Martin in the Fields is one of the world's finest chamber orchestras.
Detroit Symphony Orchestra to Release Wynton Marsalis's BLUES SYMPHONY on PENTATONE
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 4, 2025

The Detroit Symphony Orchestra and Music Director Jader Bignamini release a new recording of Pulitzer Prize and GRAMMY-winning trumpeter, bandleader, and composer Wynton Marsalis's epic Blues Symphony (2009) on PENTATONE.

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