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“Jazz music is America's past and its potential, summed up and sanctified and accessible to anybody who learns to listen to, feel, and understand it. The music can connect us to our earlier selves and to our better selves-to-come. It can remind us of where we fit on the time line of human achievement, an ultimate value of art.”

Quote by Wynton Marsalis

Book:Moving to Higher Ground: How Jazz Can Change Your Life

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Moving to Higher Ground: How Jazz Can Change Your Life

Moving to Higher Ground: How Jazz Can Change Your Life is a comprehensive examination of jazz's influence on personal growth and societal change. The book delves into the history, techniques, and expressive qualities of jazz, illustrating how it can inspire, uplift, and transform the lives of individuals. more

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Wynton Marsalis

Wynton Marsalis is an American trumpeter, composer, and bandleader. Born on October 18, 1961, he has made significant contributions to the field of jazz music. Marsalis has won numerous awards, including nine Grammy Awards, and has been a leading figure in the jazz community. more

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