Wynton Learson Marsalis (born October 18, 1961) is an American trumpeter and composer. He is among the most prominent jazz musicians of the modern era and is also a well-known instrumentalist in classical music. He is also the Artistic Director of Jazz at Lincoln Center. A compilation of his series of inspirational letters to a young jazz musical student, named Anthony, has been published as To a Young Jazz Musician.
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Date of birth:
- Oct 18, 1961 (age 48 years)
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Also known as:
- Wynton Marsalis Septet,
- Skain,
- Wynton Marsallis,
- W. Marsalis,
- Marsalis, Wynton,
- Wynton Marsalis Quartet,
- E. Dankworth
