Q::These two men are brothers, from a very musical family. One is a preeminant jazz trumpeter and artistic director of jazz programming for New York's Lincoln Center. The other is a saxophonist, actor, and orchestra director. What are their full names?
A::WYNTON / BRANSFORD MARSALIS
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Wynton Learson Marsalis (born October 18, 1961) is a trumpeter, composer, teacher, music educator, and Artistic Director of Jazz at Lincoln Center in New York City, United States. Marsalis has promoted the appreciation of classical and jazz music often to young audiences. Marsalis has been awarded nine Grammys in both genres, and a jazz recording of his was the first of its kind to win the Pulitzer Prize for Music.
Marsalis is the son of jazz musician Ellis Marsalis, Jr. (pianist), grandson of Ellis Marsalis, Sr., and brother of Branford (saxophonist), Delfeayo (trombonist), Mboya, and Jason (drummer). (from Wikipedia)
Branford Marsalis (born August 26, 1960) is an American saxophonist, composer and bandleader. While primarily known for his work in jazz as the leader of the Branford Marsalis Quartet, he also performs frequently as a soloist with classical ensembles and has led the group Buckshot LeFonque. (from Wikipedia)
I have had the honor of seeing both in concert as solo artists and also with there father!!
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