The Majesty of the Blues
by Wynton Marsalis
- Type: Album
- Released: 13 June 1989
- Label: Columbia
- Country: United States
- Length: 59:55
- Community rating: 3.58/5 from 2 ratings
Album Notes & Community Reviews
The prominent neo-traditionalist trumpeter delivers an expansive homage to the foundational roots of African-American musical history. Featuring intricate small-group interplay and a sprawling, sermon-like spoken word centerpiece, the album deeply reinforces his commitment to preserving classic jazz vernacular.
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Credits
- Wynton Marsalis - primary artist, performer [the wynton marsalis sextet], trumpet, trumpet [2nd trumpet & plunger mute], written-by, ensemble
- Henri Matisse - artwork by [cover art]
- Danny Barker - banjo
- Dr. Michael White - clarinet
- Wessell Anderson - performer [the wynton marsalis sextet], alto saxophone
- Reginald Veal - performer [the wynton marsalis sextet], bass
- Herlin Riley - performer [the wynton marsalis sextet], drums
- Marcus Roberts - performer [the wynton marsalis sextet], piano