The acclaimed Marsalis On Music, winner of the Peabody Award, is now available as a 4 DVD boxed set. The series is hosted by Wynton Marsalis, the most popular and acclaimed jazz musician of his generation, as well as a distinguished classical performer. Helped by his jazz band and students from Tanglewood, led by Seiji Ozawa, Wynton puts a fresh spin on music and music appreciation. His inspired instruction, reinforced by superb performances and exciting graphics, not only teaches the fundamentals of music, but also makes learning fun.

The four, 52-minute episodes included in the Boxed Set are:

  • Why Toes Tap – Marsalis On Rhythm
  • Listening For Clues – Marsalis On Form
  • Sousa To Satchmo – Marsalis On The Jazz Band
  • Tackling The Monster – Marsalis On Practice

Featured performers include The Tanglewood Music Center Orchestra, which is made up of high achieving student musicians from across America, the famed conductor Seiji Ozawa and the master cellist YoYo Ma.

Product Details

  • Format: NTSC
  • Language: English
  • Region: Region 1
  • Number of discs: 4
  • Studio: Devine Ent. Corp.
  • Run Time: 208 minutes

Sidemen

Wynton Marsalis (trumpet), Seiji Ozawa (conductor), Yo Yo Ma (cellist), The Tanglewood Music Center Orchestra.