Wynton Marsalis and La Jolla Music Society

Film Details

LOUIS: Dan Pritzker, 2010, R, 90 min. The film is rated R - Restricted (Some Sexual Content), attendees under 17 must be accompanied by parent or guardian.

Event Overview

A Silent Film with Live Musical Performance by WYNTON MARSALIS and CECILE LICAD. Prelude Interview hosted by Robert John Hughes · 6 PM. In this very special evening, jazz icon Wynton Marsalis joins renowned pianist Cecile Licad and a 10-piece all-star jazz ensemble to perform a score comprised primarily of Marsalis' own compositions to accompany the film Louis.

About the Film

This silent film from 2010 is an homage to Louis Armstrong, Charlie Chaplin, and the birth of American music, directed by Dan Pritzker and starring Jackie Earle Haley, Shanti Lowry, and Anthony Coleman. Shot by Academy Award-winning cinematographer Vilmos Zsigmond as a modern re-imagining of early silent film, Louis with live accompaniment is an experience in the theatre you won't soon forget.

Ticket and Venue Information

Your ticket is a revocable seat license. We reserve the right to void your tickets and refund your purchase if we discover you resell your tickets above the face value of the tickets. All Balcony seats require stairs. This is a cashless venue. This applies to all ticket sales, food & beverage purchases, and binocular rentals. All ages must have own ticket. No Cameras or Recording allowed.

Re-prints/ re-issued barcodes for tickets not downloaded prior to arriving at the venue will incur a $5 Green Fee—this includes tickets not properly downloaded. Your seat locations and barcodes must be clearly visible. Due to security enhancements, please arrive at least 45-60 minutes prior to event time. Please only bring essential items with you. The venue will only permit bags that are 12"x12" or smaller. Any bags/backpacks that are larger in size will need to be returned to the owner's vehicle or disposed of.

Additional Information

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