Wynton Marsalis, ambassador of jazz He's played with legends and some would say is becoming a legend himself. Wynton Marsalis has devoted his career to the crafting and promotion of jazz. Wynton Marsalis and orchestra make for an even mightier Thelonious Monk By Rob Hubbard Special to the Pioneer Press Thelonious Monk was one of the 20th century's unique musical voices. The jazz pianist and composer Prime Time Calendar of entertainment and events for week of March 11, 2009 Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra, with multiple Grammy-winning artistic director Wynton Marsalis, features 15 jazz soloists and ensemble players. The group has been the Jazz at Lincoln Center resident orchestra since 1992. Hear Mr. Marsalis and the Jazz at... Listen to the beat of this different drummer From the early '80s, when drummer Jeff "Tain" Watts started making a name for himself in his work with Wynton Marsalis, he has become one of those players who is always cranking out a steady beat of creativity. Jurg Wickihalder Overseas Quartet | Furioso Irrespective of the connections, the soprano saxophone clarion call opening Furioso immediately evokes the ghost of Steve Lacy . The debut disc from Swiss soprano saxophonist Jurg Wickihalder's Overseas quartet might be better titled Vivacissimo , such is the joy and vitality which springs out from every digital pit and pore. Alva Nelson at All About Jazz Pianist and composer Alva Nelson plays a pianist in current TV hits, Gossip Girls and Lipstick Jungle; he has performed at the Montreux Jazz Festival, North Sea Jazz Festival and led his own group at NYC’s Blue Note. He has performed with Lightnin’ Hopkins, Kirk Whalum, David “Fatheadâ€? Newman, Arnett Cobb, Phyllis Hyman, Regina Belle, and Eddie Harrisâ€"to name just a few. Four-Part Jazz Documentary Explores Contemporary Jazz Luminaries Including Herbie Hancock, Terence Blanchard, Jason ... Paradigm Studio partners with Don Q Rum in association with Rums of Puerto Rico to present Icons Among Us: jazz in the present tense. The four-part documentary film series examines the world of contemporary jazz looking at today's brightest talent. More of today's best bets in entertainment 40 Oz. to Freedom: A tribute to Sublime, with Clayton Senne, 8 p.m. The Magic Bag, 22920 Woodward, Ferndale. 248-544-3030. $10. Beoga: 8 p.m. The Ark, 316 S. Main, Ann Arbor. 734-761-1451. $15, $22. DD/MM/Yyyy: With Red China, 8 p.m. The Pike Room, 1 S. Saginaw, Pontiac. 248-858-9333. $8. Jazz artist to be June commencement speaker Legendary jazz performer Wynton Marsalis will be Northwestern's 151st commencement speaker June 19, the university announced Thursday. The 47-year-old musician will also speak at the School of Music convocation June 20.

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