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Wynton MarsalisWynton Marsalis on Louis Armstrong
Wynton Marsalis is known for his strong opinions and his controversial appreciation of the history of jazz. Today, Marsalis talks about one of his biggest passions: the classic Hot Five recordings of Louis Armstrong. In a program this week at Jazz at Lincoln Center, he's attempting to "re-imagine" these masterpieces. Also: the guitar duo Rodrigo y Gabriela got started playing thrash-metal in Mexico. Now they're known for their virtuosic acoustic renditions of such rock songs as "Stairway to Heaven" and Metallica's "Orion." They join us with a live performance.
Rodrigo y Gabriela
Acoustic guitar duo Rodrigo y Gabriela met when they were in a Mexican thrash metal band called "Terra Acida." But they didn't throw out the rock 'n' roll when they turned acoustic. Hear why in a live performance.
Rodrigo y Gabriela's Web site
Marsalis Re-imagines Armstrong
Wynton Marsalis talks about the Hot Five, Louis Armstrong's first jazz recording band led under his own name.
Concert details at Jazz at Lincoln Center's Web site
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