Wynton Marsalis Septet on Apr 4, 2023 | UCSB Arts & Lectures

Wynton Marsalis, trumpet
Chris Crenshaw, trombone
Abdias Armenteros, saxophone
Chris Lewis, saxophone, clarinet
Carlos Henriquez, bass
Domo Branch, drums
Dan Nimmer, piano

Wynton Marsalis' Septet “combin[es] familiar musical friendships and his passion for discovering new talent.” Glide Magazine

“Jazz is a metaphor for democracy.” – Wynton Marsalis

In this intimate performance, Wynton Marsalis will lead an exciting new edition of the Wynton Marsalis Septet as they present his latest original compositions as well as standards spanning the vast historical landscape of jazz music. Originally formed in the spring of 1989, the Wynton Marsalis Septet has featured such acclaimed musicians as Wycliffe Gordon and Wess “Warmdaddy” Anderson. Thirty-four years later, this special group has taken new form, garnering some of jazz’s biggest rising stars.