Wynton Marsalis, the renowned trumpeter and composer, discusses his upcoming project, 'Louis: A Silent Film,' during a recent Zoom call. Slated for May 24 at Paramount Theatre in Oakland, this performance includes a screening of the 2010 silent film accompanied by Marsalis, pianist Cecile Licad, and a jazz ensemble. The film, which offers a fictionalized narrative about Louis Armstrong's early life in New Orleans, showcases an original score by Marsalis. It pays homage to the style of silent cinema, reflecting the artistic influences of both Louis Armstrong and 19th-century composer Louis Moreau Gottschalk.
The film 'Louis: A Silent Film' tells a fictionalized tale of young Louis Armstrong growing up in early 20th-century Crescent City, accompanied by an original score by Wynton Marsalis.
Wynton Marsalis connects the influence of silent films with his original music, drawing inspiration from both the art of cinema and 19th-century New Orleans composers.
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