Marsalis

[ mahr-sal-is ]

/ mɑrˈsæl ɪs /

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noun

Wyn·ton

[win-tn], /ˈwɪn tn/, born 1961, U.S. jazz and classical music trumpeter, jazz composer, educator, and executive.

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Words nearby Marsalis

marry into, marry off, marry up, Mars, Marsala, Marsalis, Marsanne, Mars brown, Marseillaise, marseille, marseilles

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How to use Marsalis in a sentence

Welcome to a day in the life of Wynton, just one of the famous Marsalis musicians, and dig on him dropping into this episode of The Carlos Watson Show.
Let’s Talk About Wynton Marsalis|Eugene Robinson|May 18, 2021|Ozy
When I sat down, Marsalis offered praise, saying my words were “moving … funny ... and to the point.”
A College Degree Worth the Wait|Eleanor Clift|June 1, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Marsalis says the importance of performance is deeply rooted in the New Orleans tradition.
Jon Batiste, a Thrilling Jazz Pianist Whose First Goal Is to Entertain|Howard Wolfson|February 16, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Still despite the critical acclaim and overall success of JALC, Marsalis continues to face his fair share of critics.
Wynton Marsalis Celebrates 25 Years of Jazz at Lincoln Center|Allison Samuels|January 27, 2013|DAILY BEAST

Marsalis simply smiles and shakes his wearily at the criticism that's followed him for most of his career.
Wynton Marsalis Celebrates 25 Years of Jazz at Lincoln Center|Allison Samuels|January 27, 2013|DAILY BEAST
Living With Jazz by Dan Morgenstern and Moving To Higher Ground by Wynton Marsalis.
2008 Books Wrap|The Daily Beast|December 27, 2008|DAILY BEAST
Well, I don't remember whether it was the Marsalis or the Romana.
Warren Commission (6 of 26): Hearings Vol. VI (of 15)|The President's Commission on the Assassination of President Kennedy
Seven blocks, Beckley is seven blocks west of Marsalis, is that correct?
Warren Commission (2 of 26): Hearings Vol. II (of 15)|The President's Commission on the Assassination of President Kennedy
I understand that, but do you call that run the Marsalis run as well as the Munger run?
Warren Commission (2 of 26): Hearings Vol. II (of 15)|The President's Commission on the Assassination of President Kennedy
Both buses travel the same route to Marsalis and the Ramona bus on that part travel the same route.
Warren Commission (2 of 26): Hearings Vol. II (of 15)|The President's Commission on the Assassination of President Kennedy
Then at the corner of 11th, at the intersection of 11th and Marsalis both buses travel the same route?
Warren Commission (2 of 26): Hearings Vol. II (of 15)|The President's Commission on the Assassination of President Kennedy

British Dictionary definitions for Marsalis

Marsalis

/ (mɑːˈsɑːlɪs) /

noun

Wynton. born 1961, US jazz and classical trumpeter

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