

The “J” Word: My own opinions about some of the music and controversies connected to Wynton Marsalis.Įthan Iverson: It seems to me that there is an academy of rhythm in jazz and American music. This section also includes general thoughts on race and education from Wynton.


Interview with Wynton Marsalis (Part 2): A casual blindfold test of classic trumpet solos including Wynton’s parsing of improvising procedures on “Knozz-Moe-King” from Live at Blues Alley. Interview with Wynton Marsalis (Part 1): Detailed discussion with audio clips of Wynton’s major opus, Congo Square, a two-CD set combining the Lincoln Center Jazz Orchestra and Odadaa! (the West African drum ensemble led by Yacub Addy).
