Louis Armstrong Biopic.
Posted: Thu Aug 19, 2010 12:53 pm
LOUIS (the movie)
We want to make sure Armstrong fans everywhere know about the new film on Louis Armstrong that's opening next week. Actually, it's more than just a film; it's a film accompanied by a live jazz ensemble under the direction of Wynton Marsalis! To learn more, visit www.louisthemovie.com, or read the press release below.
LOUIS TO PREMIERE WITH 5 CITY TOUR IN LATE AUGUST ACCOMPANIED BY WYNTON MARSALIS, CECILE LICAD AND AN ALL-STAR JAZZ ENSEMBLE
LOUIS, a silent film directed by Dan Pritzker and starring Jackie Earle Haley and Shanti Lowry, will premiere in US cities in late August with live musical accompaniment by Wynton Marsalis, renowned pianist Cecile Licad and a 10-piece all-star jazz ensemble, including Sherman Irby, Victor Goines, Marcus Printup, Ted Nash, Kurt Bacher, Vincent Gardner, Wycliffe Gordon, Dan Nimmer, Carlos Henriquez, Ali Jackson, and conductor Andy Farber. Marsalis will play a score comprised primarily of his own compositions. Licad will play the music of 19th century American composer L.M. Gottschalk. The group will perform live with the film in a series of special performances in New York City, Chicago, Washington DC, Detroit, and Philadelphia August 25 - 31.
Louis is set in 1907 New Orleans and tells the story of a young boy born into poverty who dreams of playing the trumpet. The action takes place in “The District†– the section of New Orleans dedicated to pleasure and violence. Louis pays homage to Louis Armstrong, Charlie Chaplin, beautiful women and the birth of the great American art form, jazz.
THIS FILM IS RATED R -- TOTAL RUNNING TIME: 70 Minutes
For the NYC event at the Apollo Theater, tickets are on sale now at www.ticketmaster.com and at the Apollo Theater Box Office at 253 West 125th St. (between 7th & 8th Aves.) or by calling 1-800-745-3000.
Recipients of this email receive a 10% discount on ticket purchases through Ticketmaster.com by using code 083010.
For more information and to see the trailer go to www.louisthemovie.com.
Tour dates for LOUIS w/ Wynton Marsalis & Cecile Licad:
Wed, 8/25: Chicago, IL – Symphony Center
Thu, 8/26: Detroit, MI – Orchestra Hall
Sat, 8/28: Bethesda, MD – Strathmore Center
Mon, 8/30: New York, NY – Apollo Theatre
Tue, 8/31: Glenside, (Philadelphia) PA – Keswick Theatre
We want to make sure Armstrong fans everywhere know about the new film on Louis Armstrong that's opening next week. Actually, it's more than just a film; it's a film accompanied by a live jazz ensemble under the direction of Wynton Marsalis! To learn more, visit www.louisthemovie.com, or read the press release below.
LOUIS TO PREMIERE WITH 5 CITY TOUR IN LATE AUGUST ACCOMPANIED BY WYNTON MARSALIS, CECILE LICAD AND AN ALL-STAR JAZZ ENSEMBLE
LOUIS, a silent film directed by Dan Pritzker and starring Jackie Earle Haley and Shanti Lowry, will premiere in US cities in late August with live musical accompaniment by Wynton Marsalis, renowned pianist Cecile Licad and a 10-piece all-star jazz ensemble, including Sherman Irby, Victor Goines, Marcus Printup, Ted Nash, Kurt Bacher, Vincent Gardner, Wycliffe Gordon, Dan Nimmer, Carlos Henriquez, Ali Jackson, and conductor Andy Farber. Marsalis will play a score comprised primarily of his own compositions. Licad will play the music of 19th century American composer L.M. Gottschalk. The group will perform live with the film in a series of special performances in New York City, Chicago, Washington DC, Detroit, and Philadelphia August 25 - 31.
Louis is set in 1907 New Orleans and tells the story of a young boy born into poverty who dreams of playing the trumpet. The action takes place in “The District†– the section of New Orleans dedicated to pleasure and violence. Louis pays homage to Louis Armstrong, Charlie Chaplin, beautiful women and the birth of the great American art form, jazz.
THIS FILM IS RATED R -- TOTAL RUNNING TIME: 70 Minutes
For the NYC event at the Apollo Theater, tickets are on sale now at www.ticketmaster.com and at the Apollo Theater Box Office at 253 West 125th St. (between 7th & 8th Aves.) or by calling 1-800-745-3000.
Recipients of this email receive a 10% discount on ticket purchases through Ticketmaster.com by using code 083010.
For more information and to see the trailer go to www.louisthemovie.com.
Tour dates for LOUIS w/ Wynton Marsalis & Cecile Licad:
Wed, 8/25: Chicago, IL – Symphony Center
Thu, 8/26: Detroit, MI – Orchestra Hall
Sat, 8/28: Bethesda, MD – Strathmore Center
Mon, 8/30: New York, NY – Apollo Theatre
Tue, 8/31: Glenside, (Philadelphia) PA – Keswick Theatre