Learn About the Inventor of Jazz with Wynton Marsalis | Amanpour and Company

Published 2019-12-05
Walter Isaacson sits down with one of the greatest jazz musicians of our time, Wynton Marsalis, to discuss his role as executive producer of “Bolden,” a film that reimagines the tragic life of Buddy Bolden, an original inventor of jazz.

Originally aired on May 2, 2019.

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All Comments (21)
  • @LouisJr
    He’s a National Treasure... Far More Than Just Talent
  • @BopWalk
    Wynton is a living legend, a modern day jazz ambassador! He would make Louis Armstrong and Dizzy Gillespie proud.
  • The more I hear Wynton play and talk the more I realize that he may be one of the greatest musicians that has ever lived.
  • We are so lucky to have this man as an American. Especially now. Thank you, Mr. Marsalis.
  • @gsco82
    Great interview. I didn't know that Wynton came to jazz as an adult after playing other genres of music. I did know of his admiration of Louis Armstrong.
  • @donny_bahama
    Musically, socially, and personally, Wynton Marsalis is one of the greatest human beings to ever walk the planet. I’d give just about anything to sit and have a conversation with him. He is so inspiring in so many ways. Just... wow.
  • Who thumbs down this? Lol Dear god, the 60secs or so about Louis is enough to educate even the dullest of us
  • @marktaylor420
    I came on a similar journey to wynton. I started trumpet 50 years ago because of Louis Armstrong. I took a detour in classical and contemporary. Now only gospel and jazz. I got souled out!
  • @zangsax
    Excellent conversation! So enlightening, Thank you.
  • @Verbsdescribeus
    what a great honor to attend 2 of his live concerts in Europe July 2nd :)
  • @stevebeimler2579
    Him and his whole family are a celebration of all that is good with the human soul! ❤️
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