Wynton Shredding!

Wow! Someone spent an awful lot of time on this one. The notes we hear really come close to totally matching what valve positions Wynton is playing. That alone is really impressive. This might sound weird, too, but I like some of what Wynton “plays” here. The note choices are so bizarre they almost sound kinda good - sometimes. Regardless, this clip is hilarious!!

Video: Wynton Catching a Snake

Lots going on right now so I don’t have time to post anything extravagant. But check out this video documentary of Wynton from 1985 – “Catching a Snake.” Though I have a ton of respect for Marsalis, I am generally not a huge fan – I do enjoy “Black Codes From The Underground,” “Live From The House Of Tribes,” and some things from the “Standard Time” albums – but there’s no denying that Wynton is an amazing trumpet player and an economic force for jazz. This is a really cool video. As a trumpet player, there sure is a lot to learn here! Hope you enjoy.


Wynton Marsalis 1985 Profile: "Catching a Snake" from Wynton Marsalis on Vimeo.