|
He was born in New Orleans, Louisiana in 1961. After attending Juilliard he pursued performing careers (trumpet)in both jazz and classical music. He is the first director of Jazz at Lincoln Center. Among his many awards is the 1997 Pulitzer Prize for Blood on the Fields.
|
|
|
1. |
Marsalis on Music
-
Information on this four-part home video series for young audiences with pictures.
|
|
|
2. |
Marsalis, Wynton
-
Short biography from Encyclopedia.com.
|
|
|
3. |
Marsalis, Wynton
-
Biographical sketch from the Grove Concise Dictionary of Music entry at WQXR radio.
|
|
|
4. |
MSN Learning & Research: Marsalis, Wynton
-
Encarta Encyclopedia's biography of the artist.
|
|
|
5. |
Online NewsHour: Wynton Marsalis -- Pulitzer Prize in Music
-
An interview by Charlayne Hunter-Gault with the composer of "Blood in the Fields," winner of the 1997 Pulitzer Prize.
|
|
|
6. |
Sony Classical: Wynton Marsalis
-
Information about recordings and a biography with pictures.
|
|
|
7. |
Wynton Marsalis
-
Review of "The Marciac Suite" and his book, "Sweet Swing Blues On The Road" with photographs by Frank Stewart. From Cosmopolis Magazine.
|
|
|
8. |
Wynton Marsalis Fan Club
-
Official site. Offers news, tour dates, latest releases, biography, discography, video-clip, and photo gallery.
|
|
|
9. |
WyntonMarsalis.net
-
Official home page for Wynton. Offers sound, and wav files, latest releases, news, biography, discography, tour information, and message board.
|
|
|
10. |
Downbeat.com: Wynton Marsalis
-
Biography and photos.
|
|
|
