Wynton Marsalis (geb. 1961): Moving to Higher Ground: How Jazz Can Change Your Life, Kartoniert / Broschiert

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In this beautiful book, Pulitzer Prize---winning musician and composer Wynton Marsalis draws upon lessons he's learned from a lifetime in jazz--lessons that can help us all move to higher ground. With wit and candor he demystifies the music that is the birthright of every American and demonstrates how a real understanding of the central idea of jazz--the unique balance between self-expression and sacrifice for the common good exemplified on the bandstand--can enrich every aspect of our lives, from the bedroom to the boardroom, from the schoolroom to City Hall. Along the way, Marsalis helps us understand the life-changing message of the blues, reveals secrets about playing--and listening--and passes on wisdom he has gleaned from working with three generations of great musicians. Illuminating and inspiring, Moving to Higher Ground is a master class on jazz and life, conducted by a brilliant American artist.