Wynton Marsalis to perform in London as part of 2012 festival

27/04/2012
 

The London Olympic Arts Festival is all set to fire out of the blocks in London this July, offering a range of dazzling events from the arts to act as the perfect accompaniment to the Olympic Games.

There's a sprawling collection of entertainment to choose from, with live music, theatre, dance and the arts all celebrated during the 17 day event. One of the events on offer is the Wynton Marsalis' Swing Symphony, with the legendary American trumpeter sure to get the crowds in the festive spirit with his infectious tunes from the evolution of swing.

Igniting his passion with jazz music from a young age, the formidable performer became the youngest person ever to be admitted into the prestigious Tanglewood's Berkshire Music centre when he was just 17. He went on play as part of the Jazz Messengers, joining the likes of Clark Terry, Dizzy Gillespie and other jazz legends to have been apart of the group.

Be sure to catch Wynton in action at the Barbican Centre on 25 July. If you happen to be staying in any of the London hostels, be sure to rock by and catch the action.

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