Tag Archives: Wynton Marsalis

A lesson with clapping:

Posted on 07/10/2012 by genemyers

Wynton Marsalis on all of American music… Go 11 minutes and 40 seconds in and enjoy Wynton’s lesson on life, the universe and everything! If clicking on “American music” doesn’t work, here is the link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_qsVApXwCqA&eurl=http://www.wyntonmarsalis.org/2008/09/22/wynton-and-geoffrey-ward-interviewed-by-google/

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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 jazz trumpeter Chris Botti

Posted on 05/06/2012 by genemyers

Jazz trumpeter Chris Botti has been in the business for a long time. During that time, he’s made a lot of friends and has played with just about anybody who’s anybody. But it was his collaborations with pop icon Sting … 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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Wynton Marsalis on heading toward happiness…

Posted on 06/12/2011 by genemyers

Wynton Marsalis talking about his book, “Moving to Higher Ground: How can Jazz change your life:” “The blues is many things–a musical form, a distinctive sound, a universal feeling–but above all, the blues is survival music. It’s message is simple: … Continue reading →

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