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Wynton Marsalis

This page is run by an obsessed fan.

About Me

If you're visiting this page, you probably already know that Mr. Marsalis is arguably the most admired jazz musician of his generation. He's a trumpet virtuoso, a composer, a band leader, and an educator. But above all, he is one of the most kind, caring souls to ever grace the world of music. So, by all means, please enjoy the music and information I have to offer through this page.

My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 1/16/2007
Band Website: wyntonmarsalis.org
Band Members: Sean Jones, Ryan Kisor, Marcus Printup, Brandon Lee: trumpets; Vincent Gardner, Chris Crenshaw, Elliot Mason: trombones; Sherman Irby, Ted Nash, Walter Blanding, Jr., Victor Goines, Joe Temperley: saxophones; Dan Nimmer: piano; Carlos Henriquez: bass; Ali Jackson: drums.
Influences: Louis Armstrong, Dizzy Gillespie, Miles Davis, Harry "Sweets" Edison, Duke Ellington, Count Basie, etc.
Sounds Like: Wynton Marsalis, duh.
Record Label: Blue Note
Type of Label: Major

My Blog

O Melody Where Art Thou?

Honestly, something big is missing from our beloved jazz.     I certaintly don't want to generalize, but the majority of our young lions are playing a shade of jazz today that I have tr...
Posted by Wynton Marsalis on Tue, 26 Jun 2007 09:19:00 PST

Biography.

Thanks to wyntonmarsalis.org for providing this.        Jazz musician, trumpeter, composer, bandleader, advocate for the arts, and educator, Wynton Marsalis has helped propel ...
Posted by Wynton Marsalis on Wed, 17 Jan 2007 02:33:00 PST

Discography.

Main Releases: Live at the House of Tribes 2005   Unforgivable Blackness 2004   The Magic Hour 2004   Haydn: Three Favorite Concertos -- Cello, Violin & Trumpet Conce...
Posted by Wynton Marsalis on Wed, 17 Jan 2007 02:29:00 PST