Quotes by Wynton Marsalis
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Statements and quotes by Wynton Marsalis from interviews and other sources.
I'm embarrassed to admit it, but when I joined Art Blakey's band, I hadn't even listened to Art Blakey's records. I was just playing scales on chords - I didn't know you were supposed to construct a solo.
In 1984, at 22, looking back on joining Art Blakey's band as a teenager.
about Art BlakeyI love my band. Kenny Kirkland and Jeff Watts are the greatest young musicians on the scene, and they get no credit.
In 1984, on his own quintet with Kenny Kirkland and Jeff Watts.
about Kenny Kirkland
about Jeff "Tain" WattsWhatever chord Kenny plays, that's what chord it is. If Jeff plays a certain beat, the piece becomes in that time.
In 1984, explaining how his band improvises, using Kirkland and Watts as the example.
I saw that with Art Blakey. He might not have children, but he was a paternalistic person.
In 1991, while describing his own life on the road as a family man.
You don't compare my playing to Miles Davis or Louis Armstrong. They grew up playing in blues bands.
In 1991, looking back on early reviews that said he played without soul.
about Miles Davis