Marsalis
Americannoun
noun
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One of what Marsalis calls these "hip grandpas" was Scotland's Joe Temperley.
From BBC • Mar. 11, 2026
He was suddenly the Wynton Marsalis of his medium: He could swing, and he could play the Haydn Trumpet Concerto in E-flat major.
From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 9, 2025
The final performances of the season, June 13-14, will feature music directed by Marsalis and will showcase works by the veteran band members Chris Crenshaw, Vincent Gardner and others.
From New York Times • Apr. 2, 2024
In 2007, trumpeter Wynton Marsalis listed Tula’s on his “10 great places to get jazzed about great jazz,” calling it “a cool place, nice and small.”
From Seattle Times • Feb. 5, 2024
Mr. Marsalis lifted his top hat, and Mrs. Marsalis blew kisses.
From "The Marvellers" by Dhonielle Clayton
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