Wynton Marsalis
- Born:
- October 18, 1961, New Orleans, Louisiana, USA
- Nationality:
- American
- Profession(s):
- Trumpeter, Composer, Bandleader, Educator, Artistic Director
Early Life and Education
- Born into a musical family; father, Ellis Marsalis Jr., was a renowned pianist.
- Began playing trumpet at age six.
- Studied classical music at the New Orleans Center for Creative Arts.
- Attended Juilliard School in New York City.
Career and Major Achievements
- Joined Art Blakey's Jazz Messengers in 1980.
- Released his self-titled debut album in 1982.
- First musician to win Grammy Awards in both jazz and classical categories in the same year (1983).
- Won a Pulitzer Prize for Music for his oratorio Blood on the Fields in 1997.
- Artistic Director of Jazz at Lincoln Center since its inception.
- A prolific composer and performer, exploring various genres including jazz, classical, and blues.
- Continues to tour and record extensively.
Notable Works
Discography (Selected)
| Year | Title | Label |
|---|---|---|
| 1982 | Wynton Marsalis | Columbia |
| 1985 | Black Codes (From the Underground) | Columbia |
| 1994 | The Majesty of the Blues | Columbia |
| 1997 | Blood on the Fields | Columbia |
Legacy and Impact
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