Wynton Marsalis

The best way to be, is to do. ↗

— Wynton Marsalis

#best way #way

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

— Wynton Marsalis

#first #first time #hymn #i #marine

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

— Wynton Marsalis

#did #expected #head #i #me

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

— Wynton Marsalis

#important #important point #new #new orleans #orleans

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. ↗

— Wynton Marsalis

#beliefs #each #ever #everything #few

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. ↗

— Wynton Marsalis

#believe #his #improvising #one thing #played

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. ↗

— Wynton Marsalis

#battle #cut #get #having #head

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

— Wynton Marsalis

#extend #gives #king #legacy #new

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

— Wynton Marsalis

#down #education #first-class #future #generation

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

— Wynton Marsalis

#greater #looked #much #our #our father