Recognized as one of the most outstanding jazz musicians and classical trumpeters of his generation, a top big band leader in the tradition of Duke Ellington, a brilliant composer, advocate for arts and tireless and inspiring educator – Marsalis carries these distinctions well. His life is a portrait of discipline, dedication, sacrifice and creative accomplishment. According to Marsalis, what you hear in a great jazz band is the sound of democracy. This hard swinging interplay has made Marsalis’ bands the favorite among jazz musicians and audiences wordlwide. Through jazz music, Wynton Marsalis represents America all over the world sharing his vision of the union of jazz and democracy.