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Wynton Marsalis

Legendary musician Wynton Marsalis sits down with Katty Kay to talk about his early fame, his commitment to jazz and his philosophy on music and life.

Wynton Marsalis tells the BBC's Katty Kay about his journey from being a young, aspiring musician in New Orleans to one of the most celebrated figures in both jazz and classical music. Marsalis reflects on his early fame and the challenges that came with it, including skepticism from older musicians and the difficulty of mastering jazz. He shares how his upbringing and the influence of his father, Ellis Marsalis, shaped his values and career.

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