Wynton Marsalis
892,860 plays (107,279 listeners)
New Orleans, United States (1961 – present)
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 Dolores and Ellis 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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Marsalis Standard Time, Vol. 1
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Black Codes (From the Underground)
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Live at the House of Tribes
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From The Plantation To The Penitentiary
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April In Paris
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You Don't Know What Love Is
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Embraceable You
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Where or When
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When It's Sleepytime Down South
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DSO Pops Series
Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center, Dallas TX, United States
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News
World Premiere of Wynton Marsalis’s Blues Symphony
29 Oct 2009 | from www.wyntonmarsalis.org
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Wynton To Be Awarded Legion of Honor
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Wynton Marsalis to perform fan appreciation concert in New York City
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Willie Nelson and Wynton Marsalis Play the Music of Ray Charles in Theaters and on…
7 Oct 2009 | from www.wyntonmarsalis.org
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