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Jazz great Wynton Marsalis on creativity

Posted on 06/24/2012 by genemyers

Wynton Marsalis grew up in a family that is considered to be New Orleans royalty (Pianist Ellis Marsalis is his father; sax player Branford Marsalis is his brother.). He has recorded over 40 albums; made trumpeting cool again, revived acoustic … Continue reading →

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Interview with Wynton Marsalis

Posted on 08/09/2011 by genemyers

Wynton Marsalis grew up in a family that is considered to be New Orleans royalty (Pianist Ellis Marsalis is his father; sax player Branford Marsalis is his brother.). He has recorded over 40 albums; made trumpeting cool again, revived acoustic … Continue reading →

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