But his lasting legacy will be his descendents, often cited as the first family of American jazz. Ellis Marsalis Jr., is a leading New Orleans pianist; his son Wynton, the artistic director of Jazz at Lincoln, sparked a renaissance in traditional jazz when he emerged in the 1980s, and remains a major if sometimes controversial figure. Three of Wynton's brothers are jazz musicians as well: saxophonist Branford, a pop and jazz star in his own right; trombonist Delfeayo; and drummer Jason.
The production will include Bernstein’s incidental music for Lillian Hellman’s adaptation of The Lark, and Menotti’s The Unicorn, The Gorgon, and The Manticore.
Lileana Blain-Cruz's production of John Adams' opera-oratorio opened April 23.
Composer John Adams and theatre director Lileana Blain-Cruz retells the story of the Nativity, through the lens of Latin America.
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Lileana Blain-Cruz directs the new production, opening April 23.
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