Wynton Marsalis: the professor of swing

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Jazz trumpeter Wynton Marsalis believes that jazz must reach the youth of today if it is to survive. After concerts he spends time teaching children to play jazz. Besides these impromptu training sessions, he holds Jazz for Young People concerts to teach jazz appreciation.

Biography, Study and teaching

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The music of democracy

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Wynton Marsalis talks about jazz aesthetics. Jazz is of more than one component: it is music, the spirit of playing and of playing with other people. It also has to do with individuality and recognizing differences. It also about good breeding. And spirituality. And more.

Analysis, African American musicians

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Wynton Marsalis

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Marsalis credits artists such as Louis Armstrong and Duke Ellington for inspiring his music. He believes that established musicians have the responsibility to promote the musical education of young people and to guide and assist up-and-coming artists.

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