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Wynton Marsalis, American trumpet player, composer, and educator

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Wynton Marsalis

American jazz musician (born 1961)

Wynton Learson Marsalis is an American trumpeter, composer, and music instructor, who is currently the artistic director of Jazz at Lincoln Center. He has been active in promoting classical and jazz music, often to young audiences. Marsalis has won nine Grammy Awards, and his…
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October 18

Day of the year

October 18 is the 291st day of the year in the Gregorian calendar; 74 days remain until the end of the year.
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