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The Harlem Renaissance: Wynton Marsalis on BBC Radio3 “Composer of the Week”
Donald Macleod, in conversation with Wynton Marsalis, explores the cultural revolution that took place in Harlem after World War I. Listen to the full episodes: Keep reading »
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BBC Music Matters: Democracy from Wynton Marsalis
American jazz composer Wynton Marsalis joins Tom to trumpet his views contemporary America, as reflected in his new album The Democracy! Suite, released in the week leading up to the inauguration of the 46th President of the United States. Keep reading »
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BBC Outlook - Wynton Marsalis: the making of a jazzman
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 Keep reading »
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BBC Sounds: The Business of Beethoven
In the company of some of the foremost Beethoven proponents - pianist Stephen Hough, violinists Anne-Sophie Mutter and Daniel Hope and jazz trumpeter Wynton Marsalis Keep reading »
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Jamie Cullum on Wynton Marsalis: ”My favourite interview ever”
Hosting his own weekly jazz show, on BBC Radio 2 since 2010, Jamie Cullum has had the opportunity to interview pretty much everyone who matters in jazz that still has a pulse. Keep reading »
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Wynton Marsalis - interview with Jamie Cullum on BBC Radio 2
Jamie Cullum showcases his love for all types of jazz, and music rooted in jazz, from its heritage to the future. This week, he chats to the American trumpeter, composer, bandleader and music educator Wynton Marsalis about his life and incredible music career. Keep reading »
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Wynton interviewed by BBC for “Notes to President Obama”
BBC World News America is asking personalities from various walks of life to tell president-elect Barack Obama what they think he should do when he takes up his new job on 20 January.
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