Wynton Marsalis performs Amazing Grace at Federal Hall: Dedication to the Cause of Democracy

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  • čas přidán 13. 10. 2020
  • September 30, 2020
    Federal Hall - New York, NY
    Trumpeter Wynton Marsalis plays America's "unofficial anthem” - Amazing Grace - and explains how listening, improvisation and a flexible framework are essential elements of both jazz and democracy.
    Jazz reflects the very best principles and practices of democracy, harmonizing the interests of the individual and collective to underscore the importance of collaboration and teamwork.
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Komentáře • 234

  • @ralphmiller2620
    @ralphmiller2620 Před 3 lety +90

    Wynton Marsalis is a National Treasure. He loves his country, it's in his heart and his music reflects that love. He has successfully spanned two different careers, one in Jazz and one in Classical. God bless you Wynton.

    • @espoir8324
      @espoir8324 Před 2 lety +2

      So beautiful, so true, so real!

  • @artistsometimes2729
    @artistsometimes2729 Před 3 lety +92

    Walks up says his piece (through word and song) and leaves. What an inspiration to us all. Credit to you, Mr Marsalis.

    • @daviddaniel8969
      @daviddaniel8969 Před 3 lety

      Few humans, each generation, are MEASURABLY INSPIRATIONAL.
      He exudes whatever is... the Holy Spirit.

  • @antonioramunno5041
    @antonioramunno5041 Před 3 lety +219

    Marsalis for president...❤

    • @mareaumusic
      @mareaumusic Před 3 lety +3

      that'd be a different kind of konservative gouvernment, but a soulful one, I guess.

    • @oksst3680
      @oksst3680 Před 3 lety

      Vote Wynton, vote Wynton

    • @dandurkin5186
      @dandurkin5186 Před 3 lety +3

      I’d vote for Secretary to the United Nations. What a wonderful soul.

    • @yung-kwang3412
      @yung-kwang3412 Před 3 lety +2

      I just wish we had a political candidate that had this kind of soul. Beautiful.

    • @mareaumusic
      @mareaumusic Před 3 lety +1

      @@yung-kwang3412 You´re not alone, bro

  • @da11king
    @da11king Před 3 lety +95

    what a pure non bright sound...the marsalis sound ,...powerful message. He should be the official ambassador of jazz music for the United States.

    • @sreerupamaj6353
      @sreerupamaj6353 Před 3 lety +2

      In a way he is

    • @vincentreed7235
      @vincentreed7235 Před 3 lety

      Represent!!!!! 😳 Wow!!!!

    • @dcentral
      @dcentral Před 3 lety +3

      Well he is the face of Jazz as director of Jazz at Lincoln Center. Does it get any higher than that?

    • @xcal123
      @xcal123 Před 3 lety +1

      nope, He should be the ambassador of jazz music for the planet! Make the world great again :)

    • @martinmurrell6974
      @martinmurrell6974 Před 3 lety

      Stay to playing

  • @dandurkin5186
    @dandurkin5186 Před 3 lety +35

    We need people like Wynton , now more than ever. He gives context to everything he talks about. Jazz , Humanity , society

  • @mohammedyassien98
    @mohammedyassien98 Před 3 lety +37

    Come for the lesson
    Stay for the jazz🎺🎶
    GOD bless brother 💪🏾🥊🇦🇺

  • @mariannorton4161
    @mariannorton4161 Před 2 měsíci

    Looking at now, three years from when you posted this, we did not choose well. Thank you for your music as it is beyond sitting inside a normal life. Thank you for all you do and may I say, stop getting older. Said from one who is growing older as well. God bless.

  • @AntoineMaloney
    @AntoineMaloney Před 3 lety +32

    Starts with great words, a little history of "Amazing Grace", and shifts into a moving and great rendition of the song. He's so right that the rotunda is a perfect 'room' for his trumpet. Very nice towards the end to see Lady Liberty appear, and follow her gaze on Brooklyn, the borough that I grew up in.
    Wynton Marsalis, his father, the Marsalis family have given us so much; America, and the World.

  • @JohnSmith-vu6zd
    @JohnSmith-vu6zd Před 2 lety

    America Today! America Tomorrow! America Forever!

  • @michaelfoxbrass
    @michaelfoxbrass Před 3 lety +23

    Wynton, we’re nearly the same age. We both grew up in the wake of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. It was a turbulent flow, even to me, a (very!) white kid in Ohio.
    I knew even then what I know now; that we were all born to be free.
    I knew that my freedom is legitimate only when everyone’s is.
    We cannot and will not go “back”, only forward.
    The fight continues, the work continues, and as I am no longer a little boy in Ohio, I stand with all who love freedom and will defend everyone’s right to freely live.
    #unitedwestand #weareallinthistogether #blacklivesmatter

  • @zariaqueen1398
    @zariaqueen1398 Před 3 lety +6

    Am I the only one that got chills?? I had to listen to this piece for a jazz class and when I paused to take notes I shivered because I felt as if I was interrupting a live performance.

  • @davidmunguia1020
    @davidmunguia1020 Před 3 lety +95

    He inspired me to take the trumpet seriously.

    • @norabiddogz8673
      @norabiddogz8673 Před 3 lety +1

      Likewise. My decision to pick up the instrument over a month ago was greatly because of him and I'm practicing everyday thanks to the drive he's given me. It's going very well according to my college professor who is a jazz saxophonist and has shared the stage with the local jazz giants of my country and has played with Wynton himself.

    • @alexcarter8807
      @alexcarter8807 Před 3 lety +2

      Dig around and you'll find some documentaries on him.... the long and short of it is, he was not "gifted" or some such thing, he just worked super hard. He wasn't first chair until something like his senior year. His band teacher would give him something to work on and he'd go home and work on it for hours, and when he came back, he'd be better at that thing. He also inspired me to work hard on trumpet and I met my goals, to be able to play a relaxed high C and higher, etc. But trumpet is too hard on me and now I'm applying the same principles to voice.

    • @maxalaintwo3578
      @maxalaintwo3578 Před 3 lety

      What kept you?

    • @martinmurrell6974
      @martinmurrell6974 Před 3 lety

      @@maxalaintwo3578 as you practice take a second and listen to what you play try to make each not expressive and adjust. Take a break so your chops can recover and enjoy what you play you can make the music fun

  • @MyVetteHeadLife
    @MyVetteHeadLife Před rokem

    I met you at UNA, in Florence, Alabama, in 1994/5, when you taught a clinic. You talked to me, personally. I recently bought a rare King Silver Flair 2055tubg “Dizzy Gillespie”. I hunted it for 20 years. I am playing, again. You told me, “Never stop playing what you love.”. I am 45 and loving to play, again. My daughter plays in her high school marching band. I am teaching her about the greats. Especially, about meeting one, sir. I spent many years away, in the military, now retired, and a single father. 3 sons are out, and my girl is left. Thank you for being part of my love for trumpet and brass. I would love to see you, again, some day.

  • @jayloveless8079
    @jayloveless8079 Před 3 lety +17

    Thank you, Mr Marsalis for the gift of your words and thoughts, as well as your music. You, Sir, are a gentleman, a scholar, and a being of great heart!

  • @mightyginza3182
    @mightyginza3182 Před 3 lety +24

    Wynton Marsalis. Conscientious Jazz Musician. Ellis Marsalis's son. Always on the right path🌺🎺🎀

  • @FallWarrior-si5eu
    @FallWarrior-si5eu Před rokem

    Let this man run for president, please 🙏

  • @garzaedu
    @garzaedu Před 3 lety +24

    The man is a genius...a gift to the music world.

  • @normansouthtx152
    @normansouthtx152 Před 3 lety +1

    Every one in America should have watched and listened to this, yet so few have...

  • @adityatyagi4009
    @adityatyagi4009 Před 3 lety +5

    Awesome. Listen to how Wynton starts a note, holds it steady, starts a slow vibrato and then speeds it up while doing a decrescendo. Masterful!

  • @jakatak9329
    @jakatak9329 Před 3 lety +8

    Dear Wynton,
    Thank you for a message we need so badly right now. Your insights about life and music and how they are so intertwined are really beautiful and articulated so well. Than your music takes the whole message to such a wonderful soulful and spiritual place. It gives me peace and hope. Thank you for sharing yourself, your thoughts and music with us.

  • @anunknownknown
    @anunknownknown Před 2 lety +1

    I second that motion!!!!! American talent through and through. Wonderful man, wonderful talent, magnificent in every respect. Soulful ain't the word for it. Thank you! I feel blessed to have ears to hear, eyes to see and especially for the stroke of luck that brought me here!

  • @chowchichang2922
    @chowchichang2922 Před 3 lety +4

    You have sung the prayer good Sir ! ... and now we await the heavens .... 🙏

  • @zemry
    @zemry Před 3 lety +5

    The music speaks for itself. Awesome and soul-stirring!

  • @maxalaintwo3578
    @maxalaintwo3578 Před 3 lety +3

    This just gave me 100% more respect for the man!

  • @insultantable
    @insultantable Před 3 lety +3

    It is one of the most iconic and moving tunes ever written.

  • @jacksonharpemusic1866
    @jacksonharpemusic1866 Před 3 lety +1

    Without a doubt my favorite recording of this beautiful song.

  • @magictrumpet48
    @magictrumpet48 Před 3 lety +2

    Superbe ! Merci Wynton Marsalis pour ce moment... magique ! Il n'y a pas de démocratie sans... musique et les idées d'amélioration de la condition humaine, celles qui élèvent les êtres humains vers... plus d'égalité, de liberté, de fraternité, d'humanité et de partage participent pleinement à la réalisation de la Démocratie... Tout le monde à besoin de tout le monde depuis que le monde est monde ! Bien à vous... Stéphane Piso, alias Magic Trumpet.

  • @ResistTheNonsense
    @ResistTheNonsense Před 3 lety

    He is not only playing the trumpet ...he is playing the hall also !!!!

  • @Ale.F.
    @Ale.F. Před 3 lety +5

    Anthem of the heart...thank you Mr. Marsalis 🇮🇹

  • @2timothy23
    @2timothy23 Před 3 lety +1

    Nice words, beautiful rendition. Wynton is a great jazz musician (remember buying his first album; he was only seventeen I believe). As a jazz lover, I appreciated his connection to jazz music as a metaphor for democracy (though we are actually a republic), but the song "Amazing Grace," first and foremost is a song that represents salvation in the Lord Jesus Christ. He saves wretched sinners by His grace (Ephesians 2:8-9) by His death on the cross and His resurrection. This song is sung and played for many reasons and events, but John Newton wrote it because his life was radically changed by the grace of Jesus Christ; we need to remember that because our nation needs the Lord more than ever before.

  • @KeyLightFilm
    @KeyLightFilm Před 3 lety +2

    He inspired me as a young man...and still does today. God bless you, your talent, and such a great and powerful patriotic message.

  • @mareaumusic
    @mareaumusic Před 3 lety +11

    Asked myself months ago, when he´d give a political statement on the actual situation. Well done, like always.

  • @karl1949
    @karl1949 Před 3 lety +1

    From an epiphany comes this hopeful melody and the sound of optimism reverberates through your being, tugging at our heart strings. Performed with integrity, thank you Mr.Marsalis. My tears have welled up and are flowing ova' here ...helping to season my soup of wonder.
    🎼🎺🎶

  • @steveolsen9465
    @steveolsen9465 Před 3 lety +1

    Beautiful encouragement for all - on so many levels!!! THANK YOU WYNTON MARSALIS - AN AMERICAN TREASURE!!!

  • @MagnusAnand
    @MagnusAnand Před 3 lety +1

    I had the privilege to listen him play live.

  • @bethelanimal6253
    @bethelanimal6253 Před 3 lety

    The Marsalis family are American icons and a gift from God.

  • @wojteklizurej2358
    @wojteklizurej2358 Před 3 lety

    I was two times on Mr. Marsalis koncerts with LCJO. in Wrocław Poland NFM HALL Breathtaking. Marsalis is beautiful man. Greetings from Poland..

  • @ianboard544
    @ianboard544 Před 3 lety +1

    A great musician and wonderful human being.

  • @ellman10
    @ellman10 Před 3 lety +1

    God bless you Wynton. You're a light onto this world❤️

  • @brynjarhoff600
    @brynjarhoff600 Před 3 lety +1

    A Great person speak to us,listen all people in the world!!
    Brynjar Hoff

  • @nanitaamso
    @nanitaamso Před 3 lety

    We need more wyntons in America!!!!!

  • @makenomistake_mynameisjeff8731

    Was a pleasure to play with this man in 2005 at the Essentially Ellington Jazz competition 😎👍

  • @TheSaemi20
    @TheSaemi20 Před 3 lety

    For me as a jazz musician living in switzerland it is very inspiring to see that cats like Wynton really live Jazz to it‘s fullist. The speech he gave before playing was beautiful. People here don‘t know what Jazz is about so I am glad that we get to hear this message and share it

  • @senzhang7035
    @senzhang7035 Před 3 lety +2

    Marsalis Your playing made me cry, it's true

  • @joealmeida1270
    @joealmeida1270 Před 3 lety

    What a fantastic trumpeter and musician. May the positive powers of this universe be with you always. Need more people like you!

  • @timcason3479
    @timcason3479 Před 3 lety +2

    Amazing, . . . Simply. . . Amazing!!! Thank You Marsalis!

  • @lilybarth4272
    @lilybarth4272 Před 3 lety

    You give us hope Wynton Marsalis ! Thank you so much for being so human ans so talented.

  • @tayostravels976
    @tayostravels976 Před 3 lety +1

    Blessing! All of it! May humane democracy thrive!

  • @jorgelayana9865
    @jorgelayana9865 Před 3 lety

    Wynton you were the first trumpet player I listened to when I was very young. Somehow I devote to trumpet because of you. Still you are an inspiration to me. Just thank you!!

  • @marieambrosia17
    @marieambrosia17 Před 3 lety

    You do honor to the song, the man that created it, and the GOD that created You and the many gifts he bestowed on You. Thank You

  • @kevin_soda
    @kevin_soda Před 3 lety +1

    I came to this video for inspiration this morning when I sat down to practice. Thank you, Mr. Marsalis for all the work you do. We are blessed to have you.

  • @mcarthurchorus4902
    @mcarthurchorus4902 Před 3 lety +2

    I showed this in class today. Great message and great performance!

  • @shgarrett624
    @shgarrett624 Před 3 lety

    💞💞💞💞💞💞💞💞💞💞💞💞💞💞💞💞💞💞💞💞💞💞💞💞💞💞💞👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑👑...I can't say enough....I looooooooove you Wynton...You are a true gem and a class act...

  • @ricardoa.r4493
    @ricardoa.r4493 Před 3 lety +5

    Hi Mr. Marsalis, I am Ricardo from Cape Town, South Africa. Thank you. God bless you.

    • @rodneyalexander5006
      @rodneyalexander5006 Před 3 lety +1

      Hi Ricardo, I am Rodney from Cape Town.

    • @xcal123
      @xcal123 Před 3 lety +1

      I’m from Johannesburg.

    • @daviddaniel8969
      @daviddaniel8969 Před 3 lety +1

      Ever if I could have had a mentor, or brother, or father, or son... Yet this man has been these to my spirit.
      He is the answer to what is POSSIBLE for a Man, to be.
      I don't ever need to meet him.
      What does it mean to leave ego and Give yo Other whatever are those Sacred and Devine things.
      That I saw him once.
      Alive at the same time.
      Transforming.

  • @MrRoute661
    @MrRoute661 Před 3 lety

    Thank you Mr. Marsalis. May God continue to bless your talent and gift as you continue to bless us with your music, wisdom, and common sense.

  • @yk.emmanuel
    @yk.emmanuel Před 3 lety

    Love this!!!!

  • @willforcey2921
    @willforcey2921 Před 3 lety +3

    That was a stirring performance! Thank you for recording this!

  • @kaalima
    @kaalima Před 3 lety +2

    Beautiful, timely, and relevant! Thank you, Wynton!

  • @barrymosleyjazz2677
    @barrymosleyjazz2677 Před 3 lety

    Thank you..just beautiful ...

  • @julietissue8528
    @julietissue8528 Před 3 lety

    Wow. Thank you. Humbled.

  • @wheels410
    @wheels410 Před 3 lety +1

    Thank you for all you do. Thank you.

  • @rodneyalexander5006
    @rodneyalexander5006 Před 3 lety +2

    Gosh. This is deeply moving.

  • @susanrussell1416
    @susanrussell1416 Před 3 lety

    Absolutely amazing ......

  • @brosamhorns5207
    @brosamhorns5207 Před 3 lety

    Wynton is a role model to many of us

  • @johnnyprovo7157
    @johnnyprovo7157 Před 3 lety

    THANK YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • @michelletobiason2394
    @michelletobiason2394 Před 3 lety

    I love this guy!!❤❤❤

  • @jayatibatabyal9148
    @jayatibatabyal9148 Před 3 lety

    Beautiful!

  • @snrandy6074
    @snrandy6074 Před 3 lety

    love this

  • @markieshellhammer3893
    @markieshellhammer3893 Před 3 lety +1

    Very inspiring, thank you Mr. Marsalis.

  • @gregoriomangano4974
    @gregoriomangano4974 Před 3 lety +2

    So inspiring. Thank you Wynton!

  • @Emanual0607
    @Emanual0607 Před 3 lety

    Absolutely Fabulous!!!!!!

  • @jorgegomez5917
    @jorgegomez5917 Před 3 lety

    Mystical voice of trumpet... and skin. I love it.

  • @rebekahlow8375
    @rebekahlow8375 Před 3 lety

    Wow!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Love from Vermont

  • @edtrujillo1294
    @edtrujillo1294 Před 3 lety

    There is hope for America...just listen.

  • @danieldiercks7614
    @danieldiercks7614 Před 3 lety +4

    👏Such a great guy.

  • @a.j.nicoll477
    @a.j.nicoll477 Před 3 lety +1

    Thank you Mr. Marsalis. Your words and music continue to inspire me!

  • @mananaadamia1657
    @mananaadamia1657 Před 2 lety

    Thank you very much for your music and videos

  • @thejohnlocke
    @thejohnlocke Před 3 lety

    Thank you.

  • @WilliamStaab
    @WilliamStaab Před 2 lety

    So Beautiful!

  • @kawiemer
    @kawiemer Před 3 lety +1

    Very nice... thank you.

  • @marcelo.augusto7
    @marcelo.augusto7 Před 3 lety

    Amazing Song!! 🔝🎶🎺

  • @popcornsamurai
    @popcornsamurai Před 3 lety

    Thank you Wynton Marsalis.

  • @dominicmauriello5582
    @dominicmauriello5582 Před 3 lety

    And absolutely wonderful job. And a absolutely beautiful presentation by Mr Marsalis.

  • @MVJRMaestroVasconcelosJunior

    Sou fã do maior trumpet de todos os tempos 🎺🎺🎺 #mvjr

  • @kylekain5241
    @kylekain5241 Před 3 lety +2

    A great message and a great sound. I got goosebumps. Bravissimo.

  • @meaty109
    @meaty109 Před 3 lety +1

    Mr. Marsalis....... WHOWEEEEEE!

  • @Drakeplaystrumpet
    @Drakeplaystrumpet Před 3 lety

    Beautiful stuff.

  • @guillend25
    @guillend25 Před 3 lety

    God bless You Wyn

  • @timsmith8813
    @timsmith8813 Před 3 lety +1

    Excellent Performance Wynton,and well said !

  • @looking2u2
    @looking2u2 Před 3 lety

    Wynton, your playing touches the soul, Thank you

  • @Rory99M
    @Rory99M Před 3 lety

    Profound message, followed by heavenly music.

  • @luisfernando-mm3jt
    @luisfernando-mm3jt Před 3 lety

    Beautiful thanks for this... One of the greatest musician of all time... Luis

  • @merryderryonperry
    @merryderryonperry Před 3 lety

    Buttery smooth sound

  • @andjlekaisajev6937
    @andjlekaisajev6937 Před 3 lety

    Amesing and powerful !

  • @musicbruin
    @musicbruin Před 3 lety +1

    Iconic

  • @emusic96785
    @emusic96785 Před 3 lety

    Happy Birthday Wynton! Hau`oli La Hanau!!

  • @lpmarcelolins
    @lpmarcelolins Před 3 lety

    He is the guy! Genius!

  • @pennyfurgerson494
    @pennyfurgerson494 Před 3 lety

    Thank you Wynton Marsalis for sharing your gifts. I plan to attend your concert, Namaste- blessings- peace!

  • @brettknutsen6476
    @brettknutsen6476 Před 3 lety

    His tone and his message are equally beautiful!

  • @francescadarien-hydellbma8064

    Thank you for educational and informative introduction to this well known classic! The Financial Times interview you conducted recently was such an inspiration about thriving in adversity and even when people put you down you smile graciously!!!! Love to Wynton. xxx