Wynton Marsalis: the making of a jazzman
Wynton Marsalis grew up in America's 'first family of jazz.' As a child he was a reluctant trumpet player, but he would become the most celebrated jazz musician of his generation.
Wynton Marsalis grew up in New Orleans in what’s been called America’s ‘first family of jazz’. His pianist father Ellis gave him a trumpet when he was six years old, but there was a slight issue - he didn't like practising and he didn't like jazz. But when Wynton started listening to his dad’s records, he had a musical epiphany. Mentored by his father, Wynton began a ground-breaking career. He’s sold millions of records worldwide, hosted jazz clinics on Sesame Street and at the White House, and made history by becoming the first jazz musician to win a Pulitzer Prize. After Ellis died last month from coronavirus, Wynton led a virtual jazz parade in memory of his beloved father.
Presenter: Emily Webb
Producer: Maryam Maruf
Picture: Wynton Marsalis
Credit: Getty Images
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