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Wynton Marsalis and the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra took the Barbican by storm last week, taking audiences on a whistle stop tour through Twentieth Century big band music. The buzz surrounding their arrival into the UK continued throughout the week, and the last couple of days have seen a raft of 4* reviews for the various concerts. Read below to get a taste of the week's highlights.

“It was a reminder of what a magnificent instrument Marsalis has created over the years. Does there exist anywhere in the world a band so finely balanced across every section, so virtuoso in all its individual parts, and with such an invigorating blend of discipline and joy?” The Telegraph

“The programme was varied and exemplary indeed...another heroic and successful visit to these shores by an orchestra that continues to make more inroads into the Barbican's offerings and outreach.” London Jazz

4* Guardian review

London Jazz review

4* Telegraph review

4*Evening Standard review

Wynton Marsalis and the Orchestra kick off the rest of their tour tomorrow night in Manchester, before going on to Brighton, Gateshead, Glasgow and Birmingham. For full tour details click here.