Wynton Marsalis February 8, 2008

Trumpeter Wynton Marsalis is one of the most renowned jazz artists, classical musicians and composers of his generation. He has brought jazz to the center stage through his dedication, brilliant performances and vision. His prominent position in the performing arts was secured when he became the first jazz artist to be awarded the Pulitzer Prize in Music in 1997. Marsalis' career includes over 30 Albums and nine Grammys. The Lincoln Center Jazz Orchestra (LCJO) is the official band for jazz at Lincoln Center. Under the leadership of Wynton Marsalis and comprising many of the finest and most versatile jazz instrumentalists today, the LCJO extends the jazz tradition.