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Wynton Marsalis

Average rating:

4.6

18 of 19(95%)customers would recommend this to a friend.

Wynton Marsalis Fan Reviews - Ticketmaster

4 / 5

Wynton's Jazz at Lincoln Center

Copley Symphony Hall @

- San Diego @

,CA @

- Tue, Sep 29, 2009 @

Favorite moment: When Mr. Hernandez performed his bass solo....and when Wynton and a compact jazz ensemble of 4 played the last rendition: a blues. @

Posted 09/30/2009

by Anonymous

Location: Chula Vista Ca

The event was , as always, excellent. Wynton has made a good job inviting those guys to play with him.

Copley Symphony Hall @

- San Diego @

,CA @

- Tue, Sep 29, 2009 @

Favorite moment: When Mr. Hernandez performed his bass solo....and when Wynton and a compact jazz ensemble of 4 played the last rendition: a blues. @

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Review 2 for Wynton Marsalis

5 / 5

Lincoln Center Jazz--Don't Miss These Guys!

Copley Symphony Hall @

- San Diego @

,CA @

- Tue, Sep 29, 2009 @

Favorite moment: The Tattooed Bride--a swinging virtuoso piece @

Setlist: 3 by Thelonius Monk, Ellington's Tattooed Bride, and a jam session at end @

Posted 09/30/2009

by LJFK1

Location: UCSD Mandeville Auditorium

I had not been to a jazz show for over a decade and this orchestra made me want to listen to more live jazz. The marvelous Marsalis, who seems like one of the happiest and coolest dudes on the planet, has assembled a group of musicians that play great and have fun doing it.

Copley Symphony Hall @

- San Diego @

,CA @

- Tue, Sep 29, 2009 @

Favorite moment: The Tattooed Bride--a swinging virtuoso piece @

Setlist: 3 by Thelonius Monk, Ellington's Tattooed Bride, and a jam session at end @

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Review 3 for Wynton Marsalis

4 / 5

Jazz with a big band

Copley Symphony Hall @

- San Diego @

,CA @

- Tue, Sep 29, 2009 @

Favorite moment: Duke Ellington piece @

Posted 09/30/2009

by Anonymous

Location: san diego

Excellent ensemble. All players were fabulous musicians.Separately and together they were tops. Wish it could have lasted longer but understand they had to perform twice in one evening.

Copley Symphony Hall @

- San Diego @

,CA @

- Tue, Sep 29, 2009 @

Favorite moment: Duke Ellington piece @

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Review 4 for Wynton Marsalis

5 / 5

Wynton's unbeleivable musicians!

Fred Kavli Theatre-Thousand Oaks Civic Arts @

- Thousand Oaks @

,CA @

- Sat, Sep 26, 2009 @

Favorite moment: Blues walk and Old McDonald @

Opening act(s): None @

Posted 09/30/2009

by nrccpro

Location: Thousand Oaks

Wynton Marsalis has put together and amazing group of musicians not to be missed!

Fred Kavli Theatre-Thousand Oaks Civic Arts @

- Thousand Oaks @

,CA @

- Sat, Sep 26, 2009 @

Favorite moment: Blues walk and Old McDonald @

Opening act(s): None @

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Review 5 for Wynton Marsalis

5 / 5

The Lincoln Center Jazz group is the best!

Copley Symphony Hall @

- San Diego @

,CA @

- Tue, Sep 29, 2009 @

Favorite moment: Markus Printup's unusual creative style on trumpet is unbeatable. @

Posted 09/30/2009

by DonnaSanDiego

Location: San Diego, CA

Absolutely phenomenal concert -- the Lincoln Center jazz musicians are the best of the best in the country, and Wynton Marsallis can't be beat for chops -- finesse, technical mastery, swingin' New Orleans style, creative, plus a great sense of humor which keeps the entire evening light and relaxed. Every musician is an excellent soloist in his own right -- the pianist is especially amazing.

Copley Symphony Hall @

- San Diego @

,CA @

- Tue, Sep 29, 2009 @

Favorite moment: Markus Printup's unusual creative style on trumpet is unbeatable. @

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Review 6 for Wynton Marsalis

5 / 5

great jazz

Copley Symphony Hall @

- San Diego @

,CA @

- Tue, Sep 29, 2009 @

Posted 09/30/2009

by pbmd

The band played great. Tight. Every one of the musicians was highlighted at some point during the show and they all were terrific. I can't wait to hear them again.

Copley Symphony Hall @

- San Diego @

,CA @

- Tue, Sep 29, 2009 @

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Review 7 for Wynton Marsalis

3 / 5

Didn't get money's worth

Copley Symphony Hall @

- San Diego @

,CA @

- Tue, Sep 29, 2009 @

Favorite moment: watching the drummer @

Setlist: 2 songs that had a latin beat were the best @

Opening act(s): none @

Posted 09/30/2009

by DLDun

Location: Mandeville UCSD

Changing the venue turned out to be ok (from Copley to Mandeville) but the show was only 1 hour 15 minutes long. The musicians were extremely talented (the drummer was phenomenal and of course Wynton) but the show itself lacked showmanship. It felt like we could have been watching a rehearsal. There was little interaction with the audience (except when Wynton introduced the songs). The group enjoyed playing for themselves and if those of us who spent big bucks happened to enjoy it too, then that was good but didn't seem to be their goal.

Copley Symphony Hall @

- San Diego @

,CA @

- Tue, Sep 29, 2009 @

Favorite moment: watching the drummer @

Setlist: 2 songs that had a latin beat were the best @

Opening act(s): none @

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Review 8 for Wynton Marsalis

4 / 5

Great Evening

Copley Symphony Hall @

- San Diego @

,CA @

- Tue, Sep 29, 2009 @

Favorite moment: My favorite moment was simply seeing Wynton take the stage. I'd never seen, or heard, him in person. And his first solo was amazing! @

Posted 09/30/2009

by BenyLyn

Location: San Diego

Jazz at the Lincoln Center was absolutely great. I just wish it had been longer. My husband and I took our son and his girlfriend and were so pleased that they enjoyed it too. They are both 20-somethings and relatively new to jazz. They were impressed with the talent showcased last night. I also wanted to mention how delighted I was with the ease in which I was able to exchange the tickets once the venue was changed. UCSD handled everything so professionally.

Copley Symphony Hall @

- San Diego @

,CA @

- Tue, Sep 29, 2009 @

Favorite moment: My favorite moment was simply seeing Wynton take the stage. I'd never seen, or heard, him in person. And his first solo was amazing! @

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Review 9 for Wynton Marsalis

3 / 5

Wynton Marsalis

Arlington Theatre @

- Santa Barbara @

,CA @

- Sun, Sep 27, 2009 @

Favorite moment: My favorite moment was the first presentation, New Orleans style. @

Posted 09/29/2009

by MsSushi

Location: Rancho Cucamonga, CA

I drove from Rancho Cucamonga, 2-1/2 hrs to hear Wynton Marsalis and the Lincoln Center orchestra. I was expecting a variety of jazz . All of the sets were MONK , after
a while seemed to sound too much the same. Why not mix up with Ellington, Colrane, etc??

Arlington Theatre @

- Santa Barbara @

,CA @

- Sun, Sep 27, 2009 @

Favorite moment: My favorite moment was the first presentation, New Orleans style. @

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Review 10 for Wynton Marsalis

5 / 5

Wynton's jazz was the best!

Fred Kavli Theatre-Thousand Oaks Civic Arts @

- Thousand Oaks @

,CA @

- Sat, Sep 26, 2009 @

Favorite moment: The encore. @

Opening act(s): None. @

Posted 09/28/2009

by Wyntonadmirer

Location: Thousand Oaks Civil Center

Wynton Marsalis is so personable, he makes you feel as if he is talking and playing only for you in your living room sitting around jaming, laughing and telling stories. The musicians are extraordinary in the Lincoln Center Orchestra. My husband and myself loved the entire concert, especially the end, when the entire audience would not sit down and stop clapping until Wynton and his orchestra came back on the stage and played one more time. Unbelievable!!

Fred Kavli Theatre-Thousand Oaks Civic Arts @

- Thousand Oaks @

,CA @

- Sat, Sep 26, 2009 @

Favorite moment: The encore. @

Opening act(s): None. @

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Review 11 for Wynton Marsalis

5 / 5

Wynton never disappoints

Fred Kavli Theatre-Thousand Oaks Civic Arts @

- Thousand Oaks @

,CA @

- Sat, Sep 26, 2009 @

Favorite moment: The encore was breathtaking. Only 6 members of the 16 or 18 member orchestra came out and ripped the place to shreds. @

Posted 09/28/2009

by armopunk

Location: Hollywook

Great set! Don't need to say much, you're always going to get an amazing performance with Wynton and the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra.

Fred Kavli Theatre-Thousand Oaks Civic Arts @

- Thousand Oaks @

,CA @

- Sat, Sep 26, 2009 @

Favorite moment: The encore was breathtaking. Only 6 members of the 16 or 18 member orchestra came out and ripped the place to shreds. @

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Review 12 for Wynton Marsalis

5 / 5

Wynton and the boys were great!

Fred Kavli Theatre-Thousand Oaks Civic Arts @

- Thousand Oaks @

,CA @

- Sat, Sep 26, 2009 @

Posted 09/27/2009

by Nightfly3000

Location: Woodland Hills

An amazing night of talented men playing the music they love. That came through loud and clear tonight as all 15 musicians displayed their passion and expertise on every instrument. Wynton is a gracious host, telling relevant stories and involving the audience in the joy he feels for playing jazz. If he's headed to your town, you will love it.

Fred Kavli Theatre-Thousand Oaks Civic Arts @

- Thousand Oaks @

,CA @

- Sat, Sep 26, 2009 @

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Review 13 for Wynton Marsalis

5 / 5

In the presence of genius...

Fred Kavli Theatre-Thousand Oaks Civic Arts @

- Thousand Oaks @

,CA @

- Sat, Sep 26, 2009 @

Favorite moment: Ted Nash's flute solo in Itsy Bitsy Spider @

Posted 09/27/2009

by Vilya

Location: So Cal

It was Wynton Marsalis that I went to see, but every musician in the group was beyond belief.

Fred Kavli Theatre-Thousand Oaks Civic Arts @

- Thousand Oaks @

,CA @

- Sat, Sep 26, 2009 @

Favorite moment: Ted Nash's flute solo in Itsy Bitsy Spider @

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Review 14 for Wynton Marsalis

5 / 5

Thrilling!!

Fred Kavli Theatre-Thousand Oaks Civic Arts @

- Thousand Oaks @

,CA @

- Sat, Sep 26, 2009 @

Favorite moment: Every moment was a favorite. Very touching when Ted Nash's father performed. Dick Nash was fabulous too! @

Setlist: I enjoyed the jazzy itsy bitsy spider! Showed that any song can be jazzed up! Cute... @

Opening act(s): Very casual setting. Wynton's performance didn't need glitz... @

Posted 09/27/2009

by PrincesaCM

Location: Newbury Park, Ca

I've never heard such greatness in music. I left with the thought... WOW! Can't believe what I just heard. Each musician showed their personal character in their music sound. Wynton was amazing. I would have liked to have heard more solos from Wynton. I hope that the Thousand Oaks Civic will bring him back; and have more jazz artists perform at the Civic. Nothing can be as clean sounding, though, as the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis. Very gifted musicians!!
Thanks so much for this event.

Fred Kavli Theatre-Thousand Oaks Civic Arts @

- Thousand Oaks @

,CA @

- Sat, Sep 26, 2009 @

Favorite moment: Every moment was a favorite. Very touching when Ted Nash's father performed. Dick Nash was fabulous too! @

Setlist: I enjoyed the jazzy itsy bitsy spider! Showed that any song can be jazzed up! Cute... @

Opening act(s): Very casual setting. Wynton's performance didn't need glitz... @

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Review 15 for Wynton Marsalis

5 / 5

Jazzz and more

Fred Kavli Theatre-Thousand Oaks Civic Arts @

- Thousand Oaks @

,CA @

- Sat, Sep 26, 2009 @

Favorite moment: Solos shared @

Posted 09/27/2009

by katzzz

I am so glad that I was able to share this performance with my 80 year old mother. She loves the horns from the big-band days and had never had the live jazz experience. I couldn't keep her quiet! Wynton's charm and easy way with the group of players he has on tour with him was a delight. Their extemporaneous bits were a thrill and joy!

Fred Kavli Theatre-Thousand Oaks Civic Arts @

- Thousand Oaks @

,CA @

- Sat, Sep 26, 2009 @

Favorite moment: Solos shared @

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Review 16 for Wynton Marsalis

5 / 5

Wynton Marsalis

Fred Kavli Theatre-Thousand Oaks Civic Arts @

- Thousand Oaks @

,CA @

- Sat, Sep 26, 2009 @

Posted 09/27/2009

by Arly

Wynton Marsalis has incredible stage presence. His interaction with the audience is so endearing. The pieces that were performed were perfect. Fantastic evening!!!

Fred Kavli Theatre-Thousand Oaks Civic Arts @

- Thousand Oaks @

,CA @

- Sat, Sep 26, 2009 @

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Review 17 for Wynton Marsalis

5 / 5

Wynton Marsalis and his jazz band were incredible!

Fred Kavli Theatre-Thousand Oaks Civic Arts @

- Thousand Oaks @

,CA @

- Sat, Sep 26, 2009 @

Favorite moment: That is tough to pinpoint, but I suppose it was their Encore and performance by one of the saxaphone players. @

Posted 09/27/2009

by Poipu

Location: Southern CA

Such talented musicians! My husband and I bought great seats for our anniversary and we loved every minute. Wynton Marsalis has a nice sense of humor and tells some short, interesting stories. It is obvious the musicians love to play and perform for the audience. I highly recommend this concert of very professional artists! I loved that they were all wearing suits and ties.

Fred Kavli Theatre-Thousand Oaks Civic Arts @

- Thousand Oaks @

,CA @

- Sat, Sep 26, 2009 @

Favorite moment: That is tough to pinpoint, but I suppose it was their Encore and performance by one of the saxaphone players. @

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Review 18 for Wynton Marsalis

5 / 5

What a Phenomenal Group!

Fred Kavli Theatre-Thousand Oaks Civic Arts @

- Thousand Oaks @

,CA @

- Sat, Sep 26, 2009 @

Favorite moment: Too many for me to isolate just one, but it was great when Ted Nash's white-haired father, Dick Nash, joined the group on stage with his trombone. @

Setlist: The program was announced from the stage, and I didn't make notes, so the only titles I remember are "Matisse" from a group of seven pieces by Ted Nash, a number that Wayne Shorter wrote for Art Blakey, and two "jazz classics" (as Marsalis joked): "The Itsy Bitsy Spider" and Nash's arrangement of "Old MacDonald Had a Farm." @

Posted 09/27/2009

by Sunnylou

Location: Ojai, CA

Fifteen consummate musicians led by the incomparable Wynton Marsalis . . . what more could a jazz aficionado ask? As Marsalis said, they were playing for us, the audience; if they wanted to play for themselves, they could have stayed at home. And the whole show was indeed a crowd pleaser, characterized by fine solos and brilliant ensemble work. The modest, humorous, and althogether winsome Marsalis sat in his back-row trumpet section, generously sharing the glory with the entire group.

Fred Kavli Theatre-Thousand Oaks Civic Arts @

- Thousand Oaks @

,CA @

- Sat, Sep 26, 2009 @

Favorite moment: Too many for me to isolate just one, but it was great when Ted Nash's white-haired father, Dick Nash, joined the group on stage with his trombone. @

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Review 19 for Wynton Marsalis

5 / 5

Pure talent

Fred Kavli Theatre-Thousand Oaks Civic Arts @

- Thousand Oaks @

,CA @

- Sat, Sep 26, 2009 @

Posted 09/27/2009

by JazzJudy

Location: Camarillo

Incredible assembly of the BEST jazz players in the world. Featured were the extraordinarily noteworthy arrangements by Ted Nash and each of the talented featured players wowed the audience. The concert ran the gamut of styles -- from the playful Teensy Weensy Spider and Old MacDonald's Farm to the impressive salutes to jazz greats of old, this was FIRST CLASS. The only disappointment was that it had to end.

Fred Kavli Theatre-Thousand Oaks Civic Arts @

- Thousand Oaks @

,CA @

- Sat, Sep 26, 2009 @

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