JLCO Septet with Wynton Marsalis: Tiny Desk (Home) Concert

NPR Music's Tiny Desk series will celebrate Black History Month by featuring four weeks of Tiny Desk (home) concerts and playlists by Black artists spanning different genres and generations each week. The lineup includes both emerging and established artists who will be performing a Tiny Desk concert for the first time. This celebration highlights the beautiful cornucopia of Black music and our special way of presenting it. We hope you enjoy.
Suraya Mohamed | February 2, 2021
Wynton Marsalis and the Jazz At Lincoln Center Orchestra Septet recorded their Tiny Desk (home) concert at Dizzy's Club, or what they call "the house of swing." It begins with "Sloganize, Patronize, Realize, Revolutionize (Black Lives Matters)," a bold statement about humanity and the consequences of racism. Marsalis says this piece - as well as the rest of the music on his new album, The Democracy! Suite -- deals with the timeless human issues we see exacerbated during the times of the pandemic, like social challenges and matters of the heart.
"Deeper than Dreams" is a reverential piece Marsalis wrote for those who have lost loved ones during the pandemic. Marsalis knows this kind of pain all too well; he lost his father, the legendary pianist and jazz patriarch, Ellis Marsalis, to complications from COVID-19 last spring, and speaks affectionately of "the times when our old folks come and sit with us in the spirit realm when we are sleeping."
To close, "That Dance We Do (That You Love Too)" is playful and funky and inspires a hopeful message, one that Marsalis says is "for everybody who got out and got down during this time on behalf of freedom."
Marsalis has been writing music about democracy and the call for justice for decades. "I hope that the social and political corruption and turmoil of these times cast a light on the individual investment required to maintain a libertarian democracy," he wrote on his blog in January. "May the events of these times inspire us all to engage even more deeply in the rights and responsibilities we have as citizens."
SET LIST
"Sloganize, Patronize, Realize, Revolutionize (Black Lives Matters)"
"Deeper Than Dreams"
"That Dance We Do (That You Love Too)"
MUSICIANS
Wynton Marsalis: trumpet
Ted Nash: saxophone
Walter Blanding: saxophone
Elliot Mason: trombone
Dan Nimmer: piano
Carlos Henriquez: bass
Obed Calvaire: drums
CREDITS
Video: Adam Meeks, Chloe Jury-Fogel, Arianna Shining Star Pane, James Sapione, Andrew Trost
Audio: Rob Macomber, Todd Whitelock at Amplified Art and Sound
Covid Compliance Officer: Domingo Cabrera
Music Supervisor: Christianna English
Production Coordinator: Michael Leslie
Line Producer: Justin Bias
Lighting Director: Zakaria Al-Alami
TINY DESK TEAM
Producer: Suraya Mohamed
Video Producer: Morgan Noelle Smith
Audio Mastering: Josh Rogosin
Art Director: CJ Riculan
Associate Producer: Bobby Carter
Tiny Production Team: Bob Boilen, Kara Frame, Maia Stern
Executive Producer: Lauren Onkey
Senior VP, Programming: Anya Grundmann

[@keithwisdom1663]

wynton- fond memories of meeting him- my father was security at Lincoln center and had a great relationship with W- and i have pic with W and my father- father passed in 2015- remember the times hanging with my father at his security desk- W is a scholar and gentlement

[@ermasmith3959]

indeed...a scholar...

[@joshhuders4751]

Yesss , more artists like this!!

[@davidyucht6432]

There are very few who can compare!

[@thomasgabriel7114]

Agreed!

[@LvlyLaluB]

When I was 12 my mum took me to see Wynton perform live at the top of the hub in Boston & it literally changed my life... love this right here🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@GrumpyStormtrooper]

Wish my parents made me discover jazz music. I had to find out myself at 17, and now it's all I think about.

[@johnalvarez3604]

same here! my mom had an extra ticket when i was about 11 or 12, and my life has never been the same since

[@LvlyLaluB]

@@johnalvarez3604 🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@liamedmonds4545]

Went to go see Jazz at Lincoln Center with my dad when I was like 15. Still one of my favorite concerts I've ever been to

[@AdirKochavi]

What a joy watching these guys and Wynton, a big wow

[@wanluv]

OMG!! No way!! Wynton is definitely on my playlist

[@jacquim4812]

I sang in Fifth Corp Army Jazz Band and met Wynton in Switzerland. Seemed a a truly nice man.

[@benernestnelson6005]

First video I have seen where Wynton isn't wearing a suit. dude still looks sharp as nails. Great set.

[@thekaerichtexas]

I absolutely love jlco musicians....if I lived in NYC id be there every week. Can u imagine hearing this kind of fine playing all the time whenever u wanted to????

[@Bckn4th]

Only 10 secs in and I’m blown away ! ❤️

[@gls0076]

In times such as what we are experiencing now, lyrics are not always necessary. Sometimes you just have to let the music breathe and sing or cry for you. Exquisite work Mr. Marsalis and JLCO.

[@leechong5335]

Thank you very much for sharing this great music 🎶

[@victorgiraldez7652]

Wynton Marsalis, Carlos Henriquez, Walter Blanding, Elliot Mason, Dan Nimmer, Ted Nash, And Obed Calvaire. Can’t wait to see these guys in person one day in the near future. For now, I’ll take this amazing concert and new album.

[@cheeverjloophole]

History, present and future in one go. Very moving. Piano playing in the second number is too head-nodding and now my neck hurts, but they're all so on it it's like a relief to know this still happens and is so good!

[@alisonswennumson3694]

You guys are great and I love what you stand for. Fantastic!

[@christiansax3959]

Amazing to see the JLCO in here for black history month on NPR. Great selection!

[@aoewoa2677]

Thank you thank you thank you for the great Music!!! Very grateful to have the chance to hear this. Thank you!!!!!

[@memefree3101]

2:33 in and I already know I'll be listening to this for the next few years 👍🏾

[@willykayak]

...such a well blended septet, thoroughly enjoyed the jam......

[@camerongrant4595]

elliot mason's first phrase gave me shivers

[@katiemidgleyroot7623]

Fabulous concert, fabulous musicians! Thanks for sharing your talents with us!

[@user-oz8ms5ik5j]

Story, Soul, Groove... everything is there, this is one of the best Tiny Desks ever! Thank you 😊

[@rubenbadillo5009]

Such a purist, so blessed to be able to witness and listen to Wynton and his ensemble in my age

[@PentameronSV]

0:00 - *Sloganize, Patronize, Realize, Revolutionize (Black Lives Matters)* (6:27) 8:01 - *Deeper Than Dreams* 13:27 - *That Dance We Do (That You Love Too)*

[@sandraschools79]

This is awesome sauce!! You NEED to be squeezing more musicians like this in the not so tiny desk! This should be celebrated every day! Totally loved watching these guy's and their facial expressions:)

[@guitarstrunged]

In case you missed it. Wynton Marsalis, trumpet/music director Elliot Mason, trombone Ted Nash, alto saxophone and flute Walter Blanding, tenor and soprano saxophones Dan Nimmer, piano Carlos Henriquez, bass Obed Calvaire, drum

[@mgsxps]

Yes! Thanks. Normally TD provides at least bare info on performers.

[@zovalentine7305]

Thank you ⚘

[@elielbarbalarga1872]

The info it's in the description. People need to read it

[@guitarstrunged]

@@elielbarbalarga1872 It wasn't there when I left my post. They must have added it later. There was almost nothing under "show more". I checked.

[@mgsxps]

@@elielbarbalarga1872 Thanks. When this was originally posted, the info was not there. I checked myself. What’s listed, now, under “Show More” was not there when posted 2 days ago. The important thing is these artists get the recognition they deserve.

[@justice4aiyana]

Fabulous! Just fabulous!

[@riberto123]

all I can say is, if I hear and see them playing it always makes me absolutely happy :-D

[@knucklesprayer]

This is Amazing! Thanks for the music Walter I'm so happy to see you well, missing you in Shanghai brother.

[@Sam4pam63]

🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 ❤️ great musicians sharing the love ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@SpelllMe]

Such masterful, excellent grooving. Thank you Tiny Desk!

[@gerardoferrer2880]

Excelente! Greetings from México City!

[@jmrrose4740]

Yessss! I’m lovin’ this one! 🙌🏽

[@goldlapis4652]

i listened to the performance with a time lag🌈It was a wonderful expression that your life became a sound🌈 Thank you for the wonderful time☆🌈☆

[@Blankspace-unrelated-to-song]

Yes 🌈

[@timeisnow4116]

I can’t stop rewinding to the first lick of Wyntons solo at 1:43, I swear Miles has to be his biggest influence, sometimes Wynton plays so simple yet it’s so good, blows me away.

[@menachembenegon7264]

It's actually Freddie Hubbard, Clark Terry, Louis Armstrong, Cooties Williams, and a few others. Miles is in there, but the ones I mentioned are most apparent in his playing.

[@myraw5673]

Beautiful!!

[@adriennewoodfork9087]

Ooh my ‼️‼️The House 🏡 IS JUMPING 2 JUPITER 💃🏾💃🏾Play Selectors

[@DrJohn123]

Reminds me a lot of Charles Mingus' music. Great performance! What a pity that it's interrupted so many times by KZbin ads, even in the middle of the songs.

[@rmoraespinto]

Waching Wynton's hair going grey is certainly confusing. His music is always fresh and daring... Every musician there is a favorite of mine, playing at the top of his ability.

[@cdubmusic1]

I love listening to the music 😇🥳

[@emilycervantes5099]

YOO tiny desk please get OCEAN ALLEY up in hereeee they are truly a well deserved band to perform!!!!!

[@sofiadelagarza709]

Extraordinario!!! Se agradece ese regalo de individualidades.

[@juannicolascastromartinez4637]

This is unfathomably masterful.

[@ephramwalton]

This is awesome! Would love to see a Marsalis family tiny desk.

[@sylvielopez2686]

Tank you very much tiny desk for this great moment of music Wynton Marsalis en is very good bands tank you very much muchísimas gracias

[@michaap3]

thoroughly enjoyed!

[@sumabatman]

It's about time!!!!

[@johnalvarez3604]

most of these guys been with JLC since before i was born...amazing stuff as always

[@danielcarvajal9170]

Pulentos acordes de vientos y wynton un genio.

[@artwonmantv6455]

A performance with a deep echo in my heart👍👍

[@katerinakanellopoulou263]

WHAT CAN I SAY ABOUT THEM. A M A Z I N G

[@brunoandrea4846]

Yess

[@melissawhite9871]

Sooo Intriguing💎💜💎

[@harryhong1640]

It's 3:00 am and I woke up from my bed just to listen to this music with my speaker :)

[@thalysluiz1198]

Selocooo pesadíssimo 🔥🔥🔥

[@tefranklin]

great moment of music... that BHM will be a killer on Tiny!! -EFT

[@alimandi2]

More Jazz. Yes.

[@Navroze]

Oh Man, what a wonderful powerful set...

[@giomar5204]

This is gonna be gooooooooood

[@FUMTFK]

that drums are crazy！❤

[@leficuramusic]

Yeeeeeeeeeaaaaaaahh!!!!

[@lorenzwidauer3755]

This is pure greatness

[@jmcraemusic]

needed this

[@ChessNoir]

finalllyyyyy!!!

[@gls0076]

Extraordinary! 🚀 It is nice to take a break from lyrics and just enjoy the all encompassing sounds of instruments. Bravo, Mr. Marsalis and JLCO! Thanks, NPR!

[@TiagoLageira]

Amazing

[@arlowallace2848]

Just a beautiful performance

[@colthayhurst4199]

Thank you 🙏

[@violoncelandoalhures2231]

Que sonzera bixo ! Muito fino !!!

[@michaelbruchas6663]

So good to hear stars of the JLCO live. Plus more Wynton compositions.🎶❤️🎵❤️🎶

[@jayrod9002]

Excellent!

[@dan0374]

One of the best Tiny desk concerts without the tiny desk. This music speaks to the soul.

[@snowstrobe]

Well there was a table, does that count?

[@seanmcmorris]

Superb!

[@thiagowendling2854]

i like so much!

[@MrAyrit]

Wooo, that trumpet at 16:50!

[@Joltwise]

GREAT START!

[@jordanchapel4514]

🔥🔥

[@mc_mann7288]

Nice 👍

[@andrewtran390]

amazing

[@josephgiuseppedegregorio4553]

KILLIN'

[@georgesyoramfedermann677]

" L' homme est bon, mais le veau est meilleur" B Brecht.... Quelle sensualité piquante ...

[@aw880]

🔥

[@Quancheese]

Wynton! 😍😍😍 also this band is great. Do the saxophonists sound like Coltrane or is it just my ears

[@서울쥐]

*GREAT*

[@robbenharris9671]

Yea man

[@robertthomas7343]

a poultice for my soul .

[@hardydragon]

Masterclass

[@malookband9337]

perfect

[@andrewsilva7073]

The ads are taking away from the music, less ads please

[@shgarrett624]

💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕

[@TheGirlSkateBoardCo]

Is this in NYC at Dizzy’s?

[@genemw]

I believe so

[@catrinal.cassanova2915]

Yes it is!

[@kurttoy5035]

Give me Real Music like Jazz/big band/swing over any vile rap/hip-hop song anytime.

[@johnflanery9914]

Please please please get Caamp on a tiny desk!

[@josephfazio7648]

😎

[@thomaslongfellow4993]

Stank ❤

[@SzymonPorekPorowski]

cool

[@Isaiah42069]

The Thumbnail of this on my YT made it look like the sheet music stands were black out bars.. i thought they all had their peckers out and it was being censored.

[@gcharocks]

So is Obed Wynton's permanent drummer now? I feel like they've had like 6 different drummers since Ali Jackson left.

[@menachembenegon7264]

Wish I knew where to find the link to the job description they had posted when Ali left. Between Ali and Herlin Riley (in particular), these are huge shoes to fill. VERY difficult just to find one of the elements: a drummer who has a mastery of "gospel tambourine"!

[@The_Babydavid_]

Where’s the desk 👀

[@kidflersh7807]

See the "(at home)"

[@billstrohler]

It's so tiny you can't see it.

[@A_Stoic]

Hello

[@SGmasterpigman]

mp3 project :(

[@TruePerception]

A song about getting some during the pandemic...?