Wynton Marsalis is a renowned American trumpeter, composer, teacher, and artistic director of Jazz at Lincoln Center in New York City. Born on October 18, 1961, in New Orleans, Louisiana, he hails from a distinguished family of musicians; his father is pianist Ellis Marsalis Jr., and his brothers Branford, Delfeayo, and Jason are also prominent figures in jazz. Wynton Marsalis has made a significant impact on jazz an
... MoreWynton Marsalis is a renowned American trumpeter, composer, teacher, and artistic director of Jazz at Lincoln Center in New York City. Born on October 18, 1961, in New Orleans, Louisiana, he hails from a distinguished family of musicians; his father is pianist Ellis Marsalis Jr., and his brothers Branford, Delfeayo, and Jason are also prominent figures in jazz. Wynton Marsalis has made a significant impact on jazz and classical music as both a performer and a composer.
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