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Wynton Marsalis has been described as the most outstanding jazz musician and trumpeter of his generation, as one of the world’s top classical trumpeters, as a big band leader in the tradition of Duke Ellington, a brilliant composer, a devoted advocate for the Arts and a tireless and inspiring educator. He carries these distinctions well. His life is a portrait of discipline, dedication, sacrifice, and creative accomplishment.

The sound of Wynton Marsalis’ band is inspired by the basic principals of democracy. According to Marsalis, what you hear in a great jazz band is the sound of democracy.
“The jazz band works best when participation is shaped by intelligent communication.”
This intelligent, hard swinging interplay has made Marsalis’ bands the favorite among jazz musicians and audiences worldwide. In the smallest of towns Wynton is received warmly and enthusiastically. The connection is the music, which mimics our valued way of life. Through jazz music Wynton Marsalis represents America all over the world. In such disparate locations from Prague to Warsaw, Seoul to Wellington, Paris to Istanbul, Santiago to Mexico City, Toronto to Calgary, Amarillo to Portland - you will find Wynton Marsalis sharing his vision of the union of jazz and democracy.

Wynton was born in New Orleans, Louisiana on October 18, 1961 to Ellis and Dolores Marsalis. He was the second of six sons, one of whom is autistic. At an early age Wynton exhibited seriousness about study, an aptitude for music and a desire to contribute to American culture. At age 8 he performed traditional New Orleans music in the Fairview Baptist Church band led by legendary banjoist, Danny Barker. At 14 he was invited to perform with the New Orleans Philharmonic.

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dissdigg wrote:
Monday evening

Where Y'all At?

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pubicwi6 wrote:
last week

"Double Rondo on the River (Pedro's Getaway)" _ is a great Jazz tune, far above some of the best known. I'm proud to have learned of him years ago.

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godfrey11 wrote:
last month

Wow, what an amazing trumpet player! I play to and he is a major inspiration to me. I have at least 120 of his songs, and I am planning to get more and listen to them over and over again because Wynton is so amazing. Note: my picture might be misleading, that isn't what I actually look like, it was my Halloween costume, imagine me with short brown hair

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vargas_girl wrote:
October 2008

oh, and he killed it on the cobert report...did anyone else see him on there?

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vargas_girl wrote:
October 2008

He gave my sister trumpet advice a couple of times. Imagine my suprise when I checked our answering machine and he left her a message! She met someone from his band after his concert and I guess she made an impression on him so he had Wynton call her. haha, it was funny, she called him back once at his home phone and when she thought she was talking to him, it was actually his son:) Anyway, I just thought I'd mention how great I thought that was that he took time to help my sister...Pretty damn cool of him, I thought.

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jeenyus05 wrote:
October 2008

is it me or does Marsalis look disturbingly young for his age? Oct. 18 1961???? I saw him on TV and he looked like he could have been 25!! WTF

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Suyomizzle wrote:
September 2008

Unbelievably good. Saw him about a year ago with Jason Marsalis and Marcus Roberts... so amazing. Also heard him talk about his new book on Talk of the Nation today. Very illuminating. He's truly a man of intelligence and he's very well spoken.

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Zuuluu wrote:
August 2008

Wynton Marsalis is one of the best trumpeters!

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hornsection wrote:
August 2008

Hello, my friend ;-) , great !!!

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bigsexyshaq wrote:
June 2008

I don't think the pic is great at all.

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golbez_omega wrote:
March 2008

The pic is great.

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2Serenity wrote:
March 2008

Grew up listening to Marsalis and I have to give him credit for keeping jazz alive especially Jazz at the Lincoln Center. http://www.jalc.org/

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coolservative wrote:
January 2008

First trumpet soloist I found who could play jazz and classical professionally. Bravo!

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eric225 wrote:
November 2007

Wynton Marsalis will be featured on this week's new episode of Iconoclasts along with chef John Besh. Each hour-long episode of the six-part series features two leading innovators from different fields who come together to discuss their passions and creative processes. Airs tomorrow (Nov. 22) @10PM on The Sundance Channel! For More info, visit: www.sundancechannel.com

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dontburnthedayy wrote:
October 2007

Wynton makes some great music. Loving the new album.

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lincredible wrote:
October 2007

i see him as a bridge-builder not a jazz raper.

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lincredible wrote:
September 2007

rush limbaugh?! how in the hell can you make that comparison?

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llxx wrote:
September 2007

The Rush Limbaugh of jazz. Still good though.

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powerjenny wrote:
July 2007

Saw him last night - Brilliant! Very funny patter aswell :c)

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LuisAlonso wrote:
June 2007

Whit Wynton I feel realy good!

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