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Wynton Marsalis has been described as the most outstanding jazz musician and trumpeter of his generation, as one of the world’s top classical trumpeters, as a big band leader in the tradition of Duke Ellington, a brilliant composer, a devoted advocate for the Arts and a tireless and inspiring educator. He carries these distinctions well. His life is a portrait of discipline, dedication, sacrifice, and creative accomplishment.

Wynton was born in New Orleans, Louisiana on October 18, 1961 to Ellis and Dolores Marsalis. He was the second of six sons, one of whom is autistic. At an early age Wynton exhibited seriousness about study, an aptitude for music and a desire to contribute to American culture. At age 8 he performed traditional New Orleans music in the Fairview Baptist Church band led by legendary banjoist, Danny Barker. At 14 he was invited to perform with the New Orleans Philharmonic. During high school Wynton was a member of the New Orleans Symphony Brass Quintet, New Orleans Community Concert Band, New Orleans Youth Orchestra, New Orleans Symphony and on weekends he performed in a jazz band as well as in the popular local funk band, the Creators. At age 17 Wynton became the youngest musician ever to be admitted to Tanglewood’s Berkshire Music Center. Despite his youth, he was awarded the school’s prestigious Harvey Shapiro Award for outstanding brass student. When Wynton moved to New York City to attend Juilliard in 1979 and began to pick up gigs around town, the grapevine began to buzz. The following year (1980 ) he was rewarded with the opportunity to join the Jazz Messengers to study under master drummer and bandleader, Art Blakey. It was in Art Blakey’s band that Wynton learned the relationship between jazz and democracy. Art Blakey would always say, “No America, no jazz!” It was from Blakey that Wynton acquired his concept for bandleading and for bringing intensity to each and every performance. In the years to follow Wynton was invited to perform with Sarah Vaughan, Dizzy Gillespie, Sweets Edison, Clark Terry, Sonny Rollins, and countless other jazz legends.

Join the party as jazz master, Wynton Marsalis and his 10-piece band, breathe new life into these Christmas classics. Christmas Jazz Jam is Wynton’s first new Christmas record in 20 years.

Format : CD
Number of Discs : 1
Date Released : Oct-12-2009
Label : Somerset Entertainment
Genre : Jazz

Track List:
01. Santa Claus Is Coming To Town 04:50
02. Mary Had A Baby 04:04
03. Jingle Bells 04:43
04. Blue Christmas 05:25
05. Go Tell It On The Mountain 07:09
06. O Christmas Tree 07:25
07. O Little Town Of Bethlehem 07:22
08. Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer 06:06
09. The Christmas Song 05:31
10. Good King Wenceslas 06:50
11. Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas 07:09
12. Greensleeves 02:06

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