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Wynton Marsalis Quotes


My older brother and myself always played together in bands, but we never knew we would be professional musicians.

Only a few act - the rest of us reap the benefits of their risk.

People have taken time out of their day and spent their money to come sit down at a concert. And it's jazz music-it's not easy for them to get to it. I don't want them ever to feel that I'm taking their presence lightly.

Thank the good Lord for a job.

The bandstand is a sacred place.

The best way to be, is to do.

The first time I ever played the trumpet in public, I played the Marine Hymn. I sounded terrible.

The musicians I respected were much older than me. I expected them to cut my head, and they did.

The nerves are a problem on trumpet, because when you mess up everyone can hear it. Just remember most people are too polite to say anything about it. That should calm your nerves.

The rebuilding of New Orleans is an important point in the history of the United States.

The young very seldom lead anything in our country today. It's been quite some time since a younger generation pushed an older one to a higher standard.

There are forces all around you who wish to exploit division, rob you of your freedom, and tell you what to think. But young folks can rekindle the weary spirit of a slumbering nation.

There really have only ever been a few people in each generation who step out, are willing to put themselves on the line, and risk everything for their beliefs.

There was one thing Beethoven didn't do. When one of his string quartets was played, you can believe the second violin wasn't improvising.

There's the tradition in jazz of having the Battle of the Bands, and you do not want to get your head cut when you're playing.

This rebuilding of New Orleans gives us the perfect opportunity to see if we're ready to extend the legacy of Dr. King.

Through first-class education, a generation marches down the long uncertain road of the future with confidence.

Trumpet players see each other, and it's like we're getting ready to square off or get into a fight or something.

We always hear about the rights of democracy, but the major responsibility of it is participation.

We looked up to our father. He still is much greater than us.