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Wynton Marsalis discusses his musical upbringing

BROADCAST: Nov. 5, 1985 | DURATION: 00:16:47

Synopsis

Terkel comments and presents a musical performance by Wynton Marsalis

Details

Broadcast Date
Nov. 5, 1985

Physical Format
1 sound tape reel (ca. 55 min.) : 10 1/2 in.

Duration
16 minutes, 47 seconds

Digital Format
WAV

Ownership
The Chicago History Museum

Language
English

Topics

Music - Jazz African American History & Culture Music

People

Musicians Educators

Tags

Marsalis, Wynton, 1961---Interviews Marsalis, Wynton, 1961---Performances. Jazz musicians--United States--20th century--Interviews Trumpet players--United States--20th century--Interviews African American composers--20th century--Interviews Audiotapes. Radio programs. WFMT (Radio station : Chicago, Ill.)

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