In the summer of 2008 multiple Grammy award winning jazz artist Wynton Marsalis and his quintet teamed-up with French accordionist Richard Galliano at the annual Jazz in Marciac festival in Southern France to pay tribute to the late jazz legends Billie Holiday and Edith Piaf.

The result is a live recording, CD/DVD deluxe combination that captures this magical performance by two modern legends. The album, entitled From Billie Holiday to Edith Piaf: Live in Marciac, captures the magical 9-song set, translating classic jazz vocal compositions into artful instrumental versions that are striking in their rhythmic variety.

From the dizzying waltz tempo of “La Foule” to the infectious swing of “Them There Eyes” to the haunting performance of “Strange Fruit,” the magic of this concert has been faithfully captured in sound as well as in video through a special bonus DVD, making it a must-have item for serious jazz collectors and casual listeners alike.

Wynton Marsalis will release four exclusive video clips from the deluxe version DVD on his official website and personal Facebook and YouTube pages in the weeks leading up to the album’s June 22nd release. The “La Foule” clip, being posted June 1st, is the first in the four-week series. Visit Facebook.com/WyntonMarsalis to view the videos and stay up to date on all things Wynton.

Exclusive Video Clips:
June 1st – “La Foule”
June 8th – “Them There Eyes”
June 15th – “What a Little Moonlight Can Do”
June 22nd – “L’homme a la Moto”

About Wynton Marsalis:
Wynton Marsalis is a musician, composer, bandleader and educator. Born in New Orleans in 1961, Marsalis has recorded over 70 albums encompassing both jazz and classical music. His prominent position in American culture was solidified in April 1997, when he became the first jazz artist to be awarded the Pulitzer Prize in music for his work Blood on the Fields. He is the co-founder of Jazz at Lincoln Center, the first non-profit organization devoted solely to jazz. He currently serves as the world-renowned arts organization’s artistic director as well as music director of the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra.

About Richard Galliano:
Richard Galliano is a renowned French-born accordionist who has collaborated with musicians including Chet Baker, Ron Carter and Charlie Haden. Hailed as an extremely versatile musician who is able to masterfully navigate many musical contexts and genres, Galliano is also a recipient of the prestigious Django Reinhardt Prize, which is awarded annually by l’Académie du Jazz to the best French musician.

Pre-order The Wynton Marsalis Quintet & Richard Galliano’s From Billie Holiday to Edith Piaf: Live in Marciac [Rampart Street / Jazz in Marciac] now at Amazon.com:
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Musicians:
Wynton Marsalis, Trumpet
Richard Galliano, Accordion
Walter Blanding, Saxophone
Dan Nimmer, Piano
Carlos Henriquez, Bass
Ali Jackson, Drums

Track list:
01 La Foule
02 Them There Eyes
03 Padam…Padam
04 What a Little Moonlight Can Do
05 Billie
06 Sailboat in the Moonlight
07 L’homme à la Moto
08 Strange Fruit
09 La Vie en Rose

For More Information:
http://www.wyntonmarsalis.com
http://www.theorchard.com
http://www.jazzinmarciac.com