World-renowned trumpeter, bandleader and composer Wynton Marsalis is coming to Chandler in the spring.
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World-renowned trumpeter, bandleader and composer Wynton Marsalis is coming to Chandler in the spring.
Marsalis will lead an unprecedented event, “Louis: A Silent Film With Live Accompaniment by Wynton Marsalis,” a contemporary silent film about Louis Armstrong that will be brought to life as Marsalis performs on stage leading an all-star 13-piece jazz ensemble.
The presentation starts at 7 p.m. Thursday, May 22 at the Chandler Center for the Arts, 250 N. Arizona Ave.
Tickets for “Louis: A Silent Film With Live Accompaniment by Wynton Marsalis” start at $56.
Presale for Chandler Center for the Arts members begins Friday, Dec. 6. General sales tickets go on sale at 10 a.m. Friday, Dec. 13 at chandlercenter.org or by calling 480-782-2680.
Directed by Dan Pritzker and shot by Academy Award-winning cinematographer Vilmos Zsigmond, “Louis” is an homage to Louis Armstrong and celebrates the deep musical heritage of New Orleans. The live show is a blend of vintage cinema and contemporary music. The film is rated R for mature content.
“The idea of accompanying a silent film telling a mythical tale of a young Louis Armstrong was appealing to me,” Marsalis shared in a press release. “Of course, calling it a silent film is a misnomer — there will be plenty of music, and jazz is like a conversation between the players so there’ll be no shortage of dialogue."
Marsalis will play a score comprised primarily of his own compositions with the jazz ensemble. As part of the program, pianist Cecile Licad will play the music of 19th century American composer L.M. Gottschalk.
