EPISODE · Sep 12, 2016 · 38 MIN
Wynton Marsalis: Philosopher King of Jazz
from What It Takes® · host Academy of Achievement
Wynton Marsalis has been THE preeminent name in jazz for the past 30 years. The Louisiana-born trumpeter set out to bring jazz back from the brink of neglect, to its rightful place - as one of the pillars of American culture, history & art - and he has succeeded. He's just as accomplished as a classical musician, a composer and an educator. In this episode you'll hear Marsalis as a young man, still in his 20's, full of the fire and the talent that has carried him throughout his career.(c ) American Academy of Achievement 2016
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Wynton Marsalis has been THE preeminent name in jazz for the past 30 years. The Louisiana-born trumpeter has made it his life's work to bring jazz back from the brink of neglect, to its rightful place - as one of the pillars of American culture, history & art. He's just as accomplished as a classical musician, a composer and an educator. In this episode you'll hear Marsalis as a young man, still in his 20's, full of the fire and the talent that has carried him throughout his career. (c ) American Academy of Achievement 2016
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