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

[@digidrum2003]

I started playing trumpet in 1981..... I grew up with this gifted man leading the way.....I am no where near the player he is,but I feel he has helped me along the way on my music journey!

[@jack_batterson]

I can never hear enough of Wynton's word or notes.

[@kanikahlemon4449]

4-Sho!!!!

[@Tushka154]

The best interpretation of Amazing Grace I ever heard - makes me tear up every time I listen to it 🥲🥲

[@earlrobicheaux2632]

The man not only respects jazz and it's traditions, but calls attention to the genre as a high art.

[@patricklavazay8456]

Wynton Président 🎷❤🇫🇷

[@gilleslefilou6277]

With Trump on bassoon

[@reneperrin1628]

How well spoken. How beautifully played. Solemn and hopeful all at once.

[@shalamusic]

I remember when Wynton was first becoming known and Miles gave him a bad time. I think that helped Wynton to grow, blessing in disguise. Thank you for being who you are.

[@tyronejackson9253]

Miles used to call him the "effin police"

[@FPonzo2255]

Tears....many tears. Your interpretation of Amazing Grace speaks to my heart, and deep in my soul. Thank you for gracing us with your God given gift. I certainly am not worthy.

[@jazzbariman]

KZbin should NEVER remove this video. If KZbin does not have a permanent collection of videos, then it needs one right now and this video needs to be in that collection immediately. Mr. Marsalis, you have been an inspiration to many. I am now one of your biggest fans. I just hope and pray that you are not playing "Taps" in the same hall on January 20, 2021. Thank you so very much for this video and for your playing. Wynton Marsalis for President!!!!

[@zoejewell8771]

I couldn't agree more! But my son, an aspiring jazz trumpeter, said that the jazz world can't spare Wynton for President :)

[@jazzbariman]

@@zoejewell8771 If Trump can run his business empire and be President at the same time, I think Wynton Marsalis could easily run the country and keep playing trumpet and leading the JLCO.

[@zoejewell8771]

@@jazzbariman Wynton probably could - and the bar is currently low - Trump has neither managed to run his business empire or the country!

[@jazzbariman]

@@zoejewell8771 I get that. I think my point that we do not lose anything with Wynton Marsalis as president is made. WYNTON FOR PRESIDENT!! Where can I get that bumper sticker??? The White House residence already has a music room. It is ready for him to take the gig. The one thing is that this job might mean a pay cut for Mr. Marsalis, but the State Dinners would be much more enjoyable for all. I cannot wait for his first State of the Union address.

[@zoejewell8771]

@@jazzbariman OK count me in!

[@rabdog43]

He is the most accomplished and complete musician on the planet, in my opinion. Plays any genre expertly, and is dedicated to preserving and elevating so many classics that seem to be going by the wayside. This performance is truly remarkable!

[@Irisheyesd1]

Wow! He is always right on, musically and fundamentally. Gets right to the heart of it.

[@charliethomas6317]

Spokesman for the common man, musician for humanity.

[@TheEvertonDias]

Wynton Marsalis for President!

[@Gurci28]

5:23

[@Gurci28]

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[@tonydeardorff]

As brilliant with words as he is with the trumpet...as always! 🎶 🎺❤️

[@isoseismic]

Wynton doesn’t just HAVE class, he is the DEFINITION of American class.

[@TheAsiansk8ter]

Something about the trumpet just brings me to a feeling of what America is. Subtle, humble, with just the sheer sound of the American spirit. I shed a tear every time hearing this hymn. God bless America.

[@purpleknight51]

America. The trumpet. England. The Cornet. Both, beautiful.

[@kavirajanr]

God bless America!

[@caromontteraso9375]

You are amazing as a musician and a human being, your soul has the correct fundamental values! Thanks 🙏🏻

[@bight5577]

Brother Wynton Marsalis musical genius of our time' my the Lord continue to bless you and your family. Much Love my brother '

[@Nicole-kx9vg]

Heal my US And those across the pond as well.

[@jasonryu3720]

Amazing and strikingly accurate comparisons between jazz and our society. Every note was played so wholeheartedly - always an inspiration as a musician and a human being.

[@stephenhill6003]

So moving, so hopeful.

[@NotLost]

Aww Wynton! I love the musical life metaphor! Small government and big band lol. Mr. Newton was a changed man - I pray we all would be! PS, love how the mouthpiece is molded into the leadpipe!

[@garylewis9848]

The amazing thing about the music world is that so few of us recognize the absolutely unchallenged greatness of Mr Marsalis as a trumpet player. So few musicians ever achieve his level of musical prowess. We are fortunate today to have many recordings and even video of great trumpet players like Raphael Mendez..... Dizzy Gillespie....Louis Armstrong....Harry James....Doc Severinsen....Chet Baker....Miles Davis.... Maurice Andre.....Clark Terry and countless others...yet we have Wynton today in his prime as a musician and don't seem to recognize his greatness.

[@alannesbitt9216]

Agreed. But we trumpet players who are teachers definitely know, and we are teaching our students about Wynton and the rest! Thanks for this, Gary!

[@bchlan]

One of the things I’ve always deeply respected about Wynton is his restraint and editorial abilities.

[@jayherzog7683]

With greatness comes responsibilty. Wynton Marsalis is an inspration to everyone on the planet.

[@robertthomas6022]

Great Artist educate while creating art . Wynton who I have heard live in an intimate setting is incandescent !

[@bocephuus2002]

Saw you back in 98 or so in Charlotte and the experience has been a part of me since. Amazing Grace has always been one of my faves, but you explaining where it came from, makes it more special. That’s what we all need. The ultimate revival

[@CraigGordonOH]

Beautiful! 😊

[@billlee5307]

That you for so clearly stating the challenge before us.

[@AgnesRonan]

Folks go check out The Ever Fonky Lowdown it's wynton's latest masterpiece and it's all about American values, democratic freedoms, and democratic participation.

[@michaelryan473]

Amen. Every year for Christmas we would bring our sons to the holiday concert of JALC, even when it was still at Lincoln Center. Wynton’s arrangement of the America’s genius Duke Ellington’s arrangement of the Nutcracker Suite was among the best things I ever saw/heard. (And by the way, RIP Stanley Crouch, a master with words as Wynton is a master with trumpet.) And before the “lockdown” destroyed the small Jazz clubs we would go about a dozen times a year to hear America’s Classical Music. And when Judgment Day comes and that roll is taken up there, Exhibit A for the value of America will be Jazz. The Ever Fonky Lowdown was great, great, great. Lesson? It’s all a hustle and one has to guard one’s soul from being sucked into the hustle.

[@kimjackson9467]

So well spoken, I remember the young Winton on the Mr. Roger's show....you have remained forever talented!

[@alannesbitt9216]

And he practices consistently every day to grow his talent!

[@Piratebreadstick]

gorgeous.

[@gregjohnson720]

Fantastic. Thanks

[@Studio_Musen]

Thank you ... a blessing to hear and to share.

[@Nicole-kx9vg]

second time in tears

[@Josh-dx6kj]

My goodness this is beautiful from start to end. It’ll resonate with me for hours and days to come.

[@kiyotamr]

How beautiful!!

[@ginnygelczis9395]

Brilliant! Thank you, Wynton!

[@SlowmotionSomatics]

A prayer for America...

[@skaiffom]

perfect sound

[@levimccoy4127]

The way he bends the notes, it sounds like the nation crying. We are crying.

[@Mystifrost]

Why does this video not have a million likes and a billion views? Sheesh, I can’t remember the last time I felt so inspired and motivated to keep doing what I’m doing. Fighting for the freedoms of all. Thank you for reminding me of my calling. I nearly gave up all hope.

[@smedlz]

Mr. Marsalis' mastery on full display once more. Let's not forget who Amazing Grace is about though: Jesus of Nazareth.

[@drumcircler]

Wrong. But when you inject that fantasy god of yours into the lyrics well, gee, every song would be about Jebus.

[@smedlz]

@@drumcircler are you trying to argue that the composer of this song was not referring to Jesus?

[@lilybarth4272]

Merci M. Marsalis for bringing us hope and joy

[@sammy2840]

Technically the best trumpet player I have heard!❤

[@nickpilgrim1966]

So wise. Just beautiful.

[@alannesbitt9216]

Thank you, Mr. Marsalis. Your gracious words match the gracious actions and political stances you take, and I appreciate your focusing on what can really help us. Your music and voice are inspirational.

[@diamondbed86]

That is so beautiful. Thanks for that.

[@elijahbentley3275]

The speech he gives is so 𝓰𝓸𝓸𝓭

[@jensschauerte5447]

beautiful...merci

[@judyglasel5870]

So Special ! I like to hear this every day.

[@magictrumpet48]

Superbe cours de démocratie ! Superbe Winton Marsalis !

[@TN_HondaDad]

Beautiful in any language

[@byronjohnson8844]

Amen!

[@teddyboy252]

Beautiful

[@jeancome8848]

Le meilleur trompetiste du monde. Brillant ❤

[@AVarshaAndersonss-ys1kq]

Amazing

[@americana3555]

Back here again for the 4th.

[@shin-i-chikozima]

There is something extraordinary

[@NSABF]

Just beautiful

[@tibejeanchristophe6904]

Inspirational words and spiritual notes

[@1SUNGODELBASIR]

Well said... He's the best.

[@Fierke100]

awasome

[@aaronanstett8987]

Just from this one video, I'd vote for you as president sir, make it happen

[@rogemelanson8055]

the greatest video on youtube

[@GugaStroeter]

gênio!!!!!!!!!! chorei aqui!!

[@trumpettradesman]

Chillz brother! Wow

[@kkydesu14]

I heard this song fro a first time because of this anime called Sora no Woto. I think the trumpet solo version from that anime is really amazing so I searched for other versions. And I love this!

[@truebluereef419]

Chills

[@madlove1581]

woefully sweet

[@kiyotamr]

Wynton Marsalis sir, you are champion nf the world!

[@alimandi2]

Wow...

[@keidraspellify]

🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏good😭

[@unatrompeta]

Simple the best!

[@722DL]

Wow, what trumpet is he playing ? He is a a talent for sure…….

[@yellowsport3]

Super cool stuff there!

[@aleksandraszymanska4177]

Wow🥺🥺😍

[@mariopernice7877]

Wunderbare Interpretation! Toller Sound.

[@dalehilltopfarm]

The gold standard!

[@MioLuna]

My God

[@МихаилМеренков-у8х]

👍👍👍🙏🙏🙏

[@k1falls898]

I put Mr.Marsalis and his brother up there with the Jazz Louie Armstrong,Dizzy,Miles ,Coltrane and many other greats cause him Terence Blanchard,Herbie Hancock and so many others Jazz music continues flourish lee live on 😌

[@bocephuus2002]

“If we choose to follow it”

[@charliethomas6317]

Fanfare for America!

[@jamesaiello8127]

If there is a Heaven? I hope this is the soundtrack !

[@electric8668]

Just found out Jazz Trumpeter Wallace Roney died of COVID-19. Condolences to his family and also to Wynton for Pops.

[@dylans-better]

As a trumpet player im very interested in this part 2:58 and would like to know how he did it!

[@LL-gk8wt]

I think it has to do with the surroundings, if you dive deep into musical theory, the room your in has a note it is in tune to. if you have two trumpet players and they both play a a note perfectly in tune with each other you will hear a faint note at an octave higher, the same theory holds true to that natural tone of the room, i believe it works with 3rds 4ths 5ths, and 6ths, which is why we hear it again at 4:07. This video inspired me to take a deep dive into what he was doing weeks ago, and I can't find any one who purposely does this, so I think it has to do with the harmonics and resonance of the room.

[@alannesbitt9216]

It’s true that every room has a resonant note, and it may be that this room likes Concert F (trumpet G). As a trumpet player, the key of Concert Bb is the most familiar and uses the most open fingerings, which also helps the resonance in the room.

[@grethelishagen764]

What kind of trumpet he use

[@wolfgangteichtinger7017]

Can i have the notes for this interpretion.....PLEASE

[@John_GGG]

Would the way you act make your grandmother proud?

[@stevebarthelmes8979]

Wow. He makes you almost believe in God. I hope the people that down voted this video find peace since they must be in a very bad place.

[@hajeong737]

@2:27

[@jensschauerte5447]

👍❤️💪🏼🌈

[@ameerfaris6336]

Who’s here because of beato?

[@DennisJohnsonDrummer]

Only the love of Jesus can heal this country.

[@tyronejackson9253]

Newton wrote the lyrics but he did not compose or write the melody.

[@dubbuldi]

In his speech, he talks of the flexible document should we choose to follow. A hint of collective thinking. Perhaps he moonlights with the sweet talk of Marxism?

[@blackknight7017]

WYNTON SUFFERS FROM THE MADD INTEGRATIONIST SYNDROME.

[@dramatorres]

Instruments are so disrespected. Endless possibilities and this is what people play/write. It’s a kids tune.

[@khman1983]

I prefer to hear a more lyrical and not a broken version of the hymn. It is not that impressive ot me.