Wynton Marsalis: ‘Jazz is like democracy’ | BBC News

Jazz legend Wynton Marsalis tells the BBC’s Katty Kay about his journey from young musician in New Orleans to one of the most celebrated figures in both jazz and classical music.

He shares how segregation and the influence of his father, Ellis Marsalis, shaped his values and career.

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Post from BBC News on March 14, 2025