Marsalis

American

[mahr-sal-is] / mɑrˈsæl ɪs /

noun

Wynton born 1961, U.S. jazz and classical music trumpeter, jazz composer, educator, and executive.

Marsalis British

/ mɑːˈsɑːlɪs /

noun

Wynton. born 1961, US jazz and classical trumpeter

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His success, in part due to the mentorship of his older brother, jazz legend Branford Marsalis.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 24, 2026

His muscular tone, rhythmic attack and roaming improvisational style set him apart and inspired several generations of tenor saxophonists, including John Coltrane, Joe Henderson and Branford Marsalis.

From The Wall Street Journal ● May 26, 2026

According to Marsalis, that had a lasting effect on the rest of Masur's life and work.

From BBC ● Mar. 11, 2026

Art Blakey told Branford Marsalis, ‘We had to take a lot so you can do your little flip stuff.’

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 4, 2024

Mr. Marsalis lifted his top hat, and Mrs. Marsalis blew kisses.

From "The Marvellers" by Dhonielle Clayton

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