What, other than injustice, could be the reason that the displaced citizens of New Orleans cannot be accommodated by the richest nation in the world?
Wynton Marsalis

When did we begin to lose faith in our ability to effect change?
Wynton Marsalis

When I auditioned for my high school band the band director was excited because my father was known to be a great musician. When he heard me, he said 'Are you sure you're Ellis's son?'
Wynton Marsalis

When I first came to New York everybody on the scene would treat me like I could play, but I couldn't.
Wynton Marsalis

Whenever you face a man who's playing your instrument, there's a competition.
Wynton Marsalis

You need a team. You need people to push you. You need opponents.
Wynton Marsalis