Read what bloggers are saying about Wynton Marsalis. We scan music blogs around the world for mentions of this artist.
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Willie Nelson & Wynton Marsalis - Two Men with the Blues
by Amber Waves of Twang
"It has always amazed me that Willie Nelson will record with anyone no matter their background. This eclecticism is one of Willie's strengths but he has occasionally made questionable partnerships. However, the idea to combine Nelson with Wynton Marsalis was one of genius. These two men are living icons in..."
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This Week's Interesting Music Releases (July 8th, 2008)
by Largehearted Boy
"? This Week's Interesting DVD Releases (July 8th, 2008) | Main Largehearted Boy Page July 7, 2008 This Week's Interesting Music Releases (July 8th, 2008) One of my most anticipated albums of the year,Beck's Modern Guilt, drops tomorrow. The most interesting release this week combines three of my favorite things,..."
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Quickies: Pat Metheny, Eivind Aarset, Neil Larsen, Maceo Parker
by Dablog by DaSLOB
"by PicoThe first Quickies of 2008 is all that jazz. More precisely, it's all jazz. Or variants of jazz. That is, if you don't count the last entry, which is soul-funk. Got it? Good, let's get started... Pat Metheny Trio Day TripToday is supposed to be the day of Metheny's..."
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The old becomes new with Wynton Marsalis
by Mainstream isn't so bad...is it?
""There is something pleasurably safe in feeling about what we call standards. They are songs that seem to say, 'No matter who or what you are, you are welcome. Come on in. Pull up a seat. Enjoy yourself.' "-Stanley Crouch, from the liner notes to Standards & BalladsBeing an originally..."
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Book Notes - Abiola Abrams ("Dare")
by Largehearted Boy
"In the Book Notes series, authors create and discuss a music playlist that is in some way relevant to their recently published books.Abiola Abrams is best known as the host of BET's The Best Shorts. Her first novel, Dare, is a Faustian tale set in the world of hip hop...."
