Wynton Marsalis Flashcards
when and where was Wynton Marsalis born?
New Orleans 1961
Describe an early performance
at 14 he performed the Haydn Trumpet Concerto with the New Orleans Philharmonic
Who is Wynton Marsalis?
a virtuoso trumpeter who is a star of both jazz and classical music
which collaboration brough Marsalis into the spotlight?
performances and recordings with pianist Herbie Hancock
name a primary influence
Duke Ellington’s works about being African American : jazz suite “BLack Brown and Beige”
a pulitzer prize-winning work
work for choir and orchestra “Blood on the Fields” about slavery
book
Moving to Higher Ground: How Jazz will change your life
Two high fidelity performances
- organized benefit concert “Higher Ground” for hurricane Katrina
- his quintet performed for President Barack Obama’s inauguration day at White House
Grammy Awards?
- 9 grammy awards
- was the first performer to win in both Jazz AND Classical
1 recording
Two Men with the Blues feat. Willie Nelson
