Wynton Marsalis- Black Codes

Wynton Marsalis, born on October 18, 1961, in New Orleans, Louisiana, is a distinguished American trumpeter, composer, and educator renowned for his contributions to both jazz and classical music. He currently serves as the Managing and Artistic Director of Jazz at Lincoln Center and the Director of Jazz Studies at The Juilliard School.
Marsalis's musical journey began early; he received his first trumpet at age six and pursued formal training by twelve. He gained prominence in the early 1980s, notably becoming the first artist to win Grammy Awards in both classical and jazz categories in the same year (1983), a feat he repeated in 1984. Over his career, he has amassed nine Grammy Awards and, in 1997, became the first jazz musician to receive the Pulitzer Prize for Music for his oratorio "Blood on the Fields," which explores the history of slavery in America.
Beyond performance, Marsalis is a fervent advocate for music education and American cultural heritage. He has delivered lectures at institutions like Harvard University and served as a cultural correspondent for CBS News. His leadership at Jazz at Lincoln Center has been pivotal in promoting jazz as a vital American art form. Marsalis's dedication to music and education continues to inspire audiences and musicians worldwide.