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Wynton Marsalis is an
acclaim musician whom brought jazz back into the
centre stage of the United States. Wynton
was the first jazz musician to win the Pulitzer
Price. Wynton's work ethic and drive is an
inspiration to all no matter what color your
skin is.
The San Francisco Examiner
wrote "Marsalis continues to define great musicmaking...[he pieces] are all articulated
with dazzling clarity and enthusiasm" in
reference to Wynton's recording in Gabriel's
Garden.
Wynton has received the
multiple awards such as:
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Eight Grammy awards.
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Peabody Award for
Marsalis on Music TV show.
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World Design Award.
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1992 CERA Pioneer of
Excellence Award.
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Citation of Honor from
the City of Philadelphia in 2002.
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Certification of Merit
in the City of New Orleans.
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Received Honorary Degrees from
Rutgers University and Amherst College to
name a few.
Education continues to be
a top priority for Wynton and he has also released 35
music compilations in his career.
Info taken from
www.wyntonmarsalis.net/bio. |
