World-Renowned Jazz Artist Wynton Marsalis Conducts Master Class at CCM October 6

CCM is proud to host world-renowned jazz artist and educator

Wynton Marsalis

for a special master class with CCM students. The event takes place

Monday, October 6 at 10 a.m.

in CCM's

Patricia Corbett Theater

.

Wynton Marsalis has been described as the most outstanding jazz musician and trumpeter of his generation, as one of the world's top classical trumpeters, as a big band leader in the tradition of Duke Ellington, a brilliant composer, a devoted advocate for the arts, and a tireless and inspiring educator.

Marsalis has made over 30 jazz and classical recordings, selling over seven million records worldwide and winning nine Grammy Awards. Among his numerous honors, he was the first jazz musician ever to win the Pulitzer Prize for Music, and he won the most prestigious distinction in broadcast journalism, the George Foster Peabody Award, for his educational radio and television programs on jazz and classical music. Marsalis also serves as artistic director of Jazz at Lincoln Center in New York City. More information is available at www.wyntonmarsalis.org.

Said Rick VanMatre, CCM's director of jazz studies, "Wynton Marsalis has had a profound impact not just on the art form of jazz, but on the culture of America. Through his consummate musicianship, his inspiring teaching, and his effective advocacy, he has enriched the artistic soul of this country, especially its young people."

Admission to the master class is free and open to the public. Please note that seating is limited and will be available on a first come, first served basis.