Wynton Marsalis has been described as the most outstanding jazz musician
and trumpeter of his generation, as one of the world's top classical
trumpeters, as a big band leader in the tradition of Duke Ellington, a
brilliant composer, a devoted advocate for the Arts and a tireless and
inspiring educator. He carries these distinctions well.
His life is a portrait
of discipline, dedication, sacrifice, and creative accomplishment. The sound of
Wynton Marsalis' band is inspired by the basic principals of democracy.
According to Marsalis, what you hear in a great jazz band is the sound of
democracy. "The jazz band works best when participation is shaped by
intelligent communication." This intelligent, hard swinging interplay has
made Marsalis' bands the favorite among jazz musicians and audiences worldwide.
