LOUIS – A Silent Film – Live on Tour brings jazz legend Wynton Marsalis and classical pianist Cecile Licad together for a unique live performance accompanying the silent film LOUIS. Directed by Dan Pritzker and shot by Oscar®-winner Vilmos Zsigmond, the film pays tribute to Louis Armstrong, Charlie Chaplin, and the birth of jazz. Set in 1907 New Orleans, it follows a young boy’s dream of playing the trumpet amidst poverty.
Audiences will experience a modern twist on a classic silent film, featuring live music by Marsalis, Licad, and an 11-piece jazz ensemble conducted by Andy Farber.
Rated R for nudity and sexual content.