Flexibility is an essential part of Jazz. It's what gives J… - Wynton Marsalis

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Flexibility is an essential part of Jazz. It's what gives Jazz music the ability to combine with all other types of music and not lose its identity.

Wynton Marsalis

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Wynton Marsalis (born October 18, 1961) is an American trumpeter and composer. He has also worked in classical music.

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Birth Name: Wynton Learson Marsalis

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Flexibility is an essential part of Jazz. It's what gives Jazz music the ability to combine with all other types of music and not lose its identity. - Wynton Marsalis

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