This musician has won a Grammy for a jazz album and for a classical album. He is the jazz director for Lincoln Center in New York City. He was very influential in the making of Ken Burns TV series on the history of jazz. What is the first name of this great trumpet player?
- Wynton
- Delfeayo
- Branford
- Jason
Answer
The correct answer is A) Wynton.
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