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Why Wynton Marsalis thinks jazz is the perfect metaphor for democracy

Why Wynton Marsalis thinks jazz is the perfect metaphor for democracy

Summary

Wynton Marsalis, a famous trumpet player and composer, started a new project inspired by the jazz tradition of "call and response." He shared his ideas about how jazz reflects democracy during an interview at Jazz at Lincoln Center.

Key Facts

  • Wynton Marsalis is a well-known trumpeter and composer.
  • He created a new project based on the "call and response" style in jazz.
  • The project aims to connect art with ideas about democracy.
  • Marsalis discussed this during an interview with Jeffrey Brown.
  • The interview took place at Jazz at Lincoln Center.
  • This conversation is part of a series called Art in Action.
  • Art in Action explores how art and democracy are linked.
  • The series is featured in the CANVAS coverage.
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