Comments on: “Moving to Higher Ground” available in stores http://www.wyntonmarsalis.org/2008/09/02/stores-moving-to-higher-ground-wynton-marsalis/ Official web site for jazz musician Wynton Marsalis. Offers news, tour dates, latest releases, audio and video podcast, biography, discography, photo gallery. Thu, 18 Mar 2010 00:53:57 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.3.3 By: Beverly Joy Douglas http://www.wyntonmarsalis.org/2008/09/02/stores-moving-to-higher-ground-wynton-marsalis/#comment-46202 Beverly Joy Douglas Mon, 28 Sep 2009 22:13:22 +0000 http://www.wyntonmarsalis.org/2008/09/02/stores-moving-to-higher-ground-wynton-marsalis/#comment-46202 Hi Ingvar, Hope I'm not being arrogant but perhaps you are referring to my remarks. I was drawing the correlation between how we must use laws or principles in order to master ourselves or something - like Wynton and other musicians have mastered their instruments. More importantly and vital, is the need to meet the right mentor(s). Only masters can take something to another level. Thank you. Hi Ingvar,

Hope I’m not being arrogant but perhaps you are referring to my remarks. I was drawing the correlation between how we must use laws or principles in order to master ourselves or something - like Wynton and other musicians have mastered their instruments. More importantly and vital, is the need to meet the right mentor(s). Only masters can take something to another level.

Thank you.

]]> By: Ingvar http://www.wyntonmarsalis.org/2008/09/02/stores-moving-to-higher-ground-wynton-marsalis/#comment-46197 Ingvar Mon, 28 Sep 2009 00:22:07 +0000 http://www.wyntonmarsalis.org/2008/09/02/stores-moving-to-higher-ground-wynton-marsalis/#comment-46197 Excuse me. Are you talking about jazz or religion? Seems that some of you mix up the two subjects pretty much. Excuse me. Are you talking about jazz or religion? Seems that some of you mix up the two subjects pretty much.

]]> By: Aaron J. Gutierrez http://www.wyntonmarsalis.org/2008/09/02/stores-moving-to-higher-ground-wynton-marsalis/#comment-45895 Aaron J. Gutierrez Fri, 19 Jun 2009 21:31:48 +0000 http://www.wyntonmarsalis.org/2008/09/02/stores-moving-to-higher-ground-wynton-marsalis/#comment-45895 I am 1/2 way into the book and I must say that I am grateful to my wife for buying it for me. I really dig Wynton's writing style, what he has to say and if one is open minded enough, I truly believe that Jazz can change your life for the better. I have always known that Jazz has all the same principles that one needs in establishing a full rewarding life: giving freely, community, and most of all, passion and freedom. So far Wynton has hit on all of those principles in one form or another. Keep on writing, swinging and blowing Wynton, catch you when you roll into Los Angeles again. All the best!!!! I am 1/2 way into the book and I must say that I am grateful to my wife for buying it for me. I really dig Wynton’s writing style, what he has to say and if one is open minded enough, I truly believe that Jazz can change your life for the better. I have always known that Jazz has all the same principles that one needs in establishing a full rewarding life: giving freely, community, and most of all, passion and freedom. So far Wynton has hit on all of those principles in one form or another. Keep on writing, swinging and blowing Wynton, catch you when you roll into Los Angeles again. All the best!!!!

]]> By: Apata Paul 'bamise http://www.wyntonmarsalis.org/2008/09/02/stores-moving-to-higher-ground-wynton-marsalis/#comment-45862 Apata Paul 'bamise Fri, 12 Jun 2009 16:45:54 +0000 http://www.wyntonmarsalis.org/2008/09/02/stores-moving-to-higher-ground-wynton-marsalis/#comment-45862 How do I get this book since it's not all that easy to purchase all the way from Nigeria? I am a trumpet player and needs to lay my hands on this book. Wynton... a blessing to this generation. "The new Louis Armstrong" How do I get this book since it’s not all that easy to purchase all the way from Nigeria? I am a trumpet player and needs to lay my hands on this book. Wynton… a blessing to this generation. “The new Louis Armstrong”

]]> By: Happy or heading toward happiness… « The Rattlebag Blog http://www.wyntonmarsalis.org/2008/09/02/stores-moving-to-higher-ground-wynton-marsalis/#comment-45457 Happy or heading toward happiness… « The Rattlebag Blog Wed, 29 Apr 2009 01:44:15 +0000 http://www.wyntonmarsalis.org/2008/09/02/stores-moving-to-higher-ground-wynton-marsalis/#comment-45457 [...] “The blues is many things–a musical form, a distinctive sound, a universal feeling–but above all, the blues is survival music. It’s message is simple: things are never so bad that they can’t get any better. It’s about crying over something, actually wailing–and it’s about coming back. The words may be sad but the dancing shuffle (the definitive rhythm of the blues) is always happy or heading toward happiness. The blues is about what is–and what is has demons and angels sitting at the same table. That’s a bitter-sweet and realistic message about life that everybody needs, that everybody can hear and respond to. I’ve heard people respond to it, all over the world.” [...] […] “The blues is many things–a musical form, a distinctive sound, a universal feeling–but above all, the blues is survival music. It’s message is simple: things are never so bad that they can’t get any better. It’s about crying over something, actually wailing–and it’s about coming back. The words may be sad but the dancing shuffle (the definitive rhythm of the blues) is always happy or heading toward happiness. The blues is about what is–and what is has demons and angels sitting at the same table. That’s a bitter-sweet and realistic message about life that everybody needs, that everybody can hear and respond to. I’ve heard people respond to it, all over the world.” […]

]]> By: Beverly Joy Douglas http://www.wyntonmarsalis.org/2008/09/02/stores-moving-to-higher-ground-wynton-marsalis/#comment-44518 Beverly Joy Douglas Thu, 12 Mar 2009 18:35:56 +0000 http://www.wyntonmarsalis.org/2008/09/02/stores-moving-to-higher-ground-wynton-marsalis/#comment-44518 My very humble interpretation is that we as human beings have very unique qualities: especially the ability to change, make fresh determinations along with the ability to create. There are absolutely strong paralells with mastering one's mind and reuniting with the supreme rhythm of the universe - so I feel Wynton's examples are very appropriate. His "apps" are excellent. What I think is dangerous is when we become over dogmatic and don't leave room for open-minded dialogue. Not even Jesus worked outside of the supreme universal law of cause and effect. We owe ourselves an apology for taking so long to turn a corner. If we teach interrelatedness instead of fear we'll advance as human beings more rapidly. Heaven and hell are life conditions: let's take it from the bottom - 1. hell, 2. hunger, 3.animality, 4. anger 5. tranquility 6. rapture (heaven) 7. learning 8. realization 9. aspiration for enlightenment and 10. enlightenment. How you doing ("Norbit")? Have a great day! My very humble interpretation is that we as human beings have very unique qualities: especially the ability to change, make fresh determinations along with the ability to create. There are absolutely strong paralells with mastering one’s mind and reuniting with the supreme rhythm of the universe - so I feel Wynton’s examples are very appropriate. His “apps” are excellent. What I think is dangerous is when we become over dogmatic and don’t leave room for open-minded dialogue. Not even Jesus worked outside of the supreme universal law of cause and effect. We owe ourselves an apology for taking so long to turn a corner. If we teach interrelatedness instead of fear we’ll advance as human beings more rapidly. Heaven and hell are life conditions: let’s take it from the bottom - 1. hell, 2. hunger, 3.animality, 4. anger 5. tranquility 6. rapture (heaven) 7. learning 8. realization 9. aspiration for enlightenment and 10. enlightenment.

How you doing (”Norbit”)?

Have a great day!

]]> By: Karen http://www.wyntonmarsalis.org/2008/09/02/stores-moving-to-higher-ground-wynton-marsalis/#comment-44516 Karen Thu, 12 Mar 2009 15:55:58 +0000 http://www.wyntonmarsalis.org/2008/09/02/stores-moving-to-higher-ground-wynton-marsalis/#comment-44516 There are two pieces to listen to here: All Rise Abyssian 200 These go straight to Jesus, I tell you, straight to Jesus. There are two pieces to listen to here:

All Rise

Abyssian 200

These go straight to Jesus, I tell you, straight to Jesus.

]]> By: April http://www.wyntonmarsalis.org/2008/09/02/stores-moving-to-higher-ground-wynton-marsalis/#comment-44507 April Wed, 11 Mar 2009 21:41:33 +0000 http://www.wyntonmarsalis.org/2008/09/02/stores-moving-to-higher-ground-wynton-marsalis/#comment-44507 wow it seems this book has kicked up a little bit of fuss .... i haven't read it, so obviously i can't comment on it ..... but it is true , the only hope of salvation we have is through the Lord Jesus Christ .... jazz music may sooth the soul and help you to connect with a person through their self expression ... but at some point we have to look to our father in heaven and thank him for all the blessings we have and enjoy.....and that is when it can get dangerous... if you don't acknowledge him ,you become a dissobediant child. Remember what jesus said ' The only way to the father is through the son'.... no amount of jazz music will save you, only jesus can.... I am a Wife/mother/singer/pianist (busy career) i love music..... jazz especially ... i feel drawn to the pure soul in it.... i can really feel it..... i love music, however it is important for me to see that i should be doing all things for god..it can be easy for us to fall to idolotry .... idolizing thigs which have no significance.... i can only worship one god jesus...... it is important that you are loving god with all your mind body and soul ... we can definately do this through the gifts the lord has given us..... we want to stay on the right path ... and be doing the will of god not satan...... and if the lord see's it fit for you to be at home with your family ... then that ultimately is the best possible outcome ...... whatever situation in your life occurs just seek god .... have faith that all things are possible through him, we can do nothing without him.... May god bless you all .. may he make himself known to you April x wow it seems this book has kicked up a little bit of fuss …. i haven’t read it, so obviously i can’t comment on it ….. but it is true , the only hope of salvation we have is through the Lord Jesus Christ …. jazz music may sooth the soul and help you to connect with a person through their self expression … but at some point we have to look to our father in heaven and thank him for all the blessings we have and enjoy…..and that is when it can get dangerous… if you don’t acknowledge him ,you become a dissobediant child.
Remember what jesus said ‘ The only way to the father is through the son’…. no amount of jazz music will save you, only jesus can….
I am a Wife/mother/singer/pianist (busy career) i love music….. jazz especially … i feel drawn to the pure soul in it…. i can really feel it….. i love music, however it is important for me to see that i should be doing all things for god..it can be easy for us to fall to idolotry …. idolizing thigs which have no significance…. i can only worship one god jesus…… it is important that you are loving god with all your mind body and soul … we can definately do this through the gifts the lord has given us….. we want to stay on the right path … and be doing the will of god not satan…… and if the lord see’s it fit for you to be at home with your family … then that ultimately is the best possible outcome …… whatever situation in your life occurs just seek god …. have faith that all things are possible through him, we can do nothing without him….
May god bless you all .. may he make himself known to you
April x

]]> By: Wynton’s book announced as nominee for the 40th NAACP Image Awards - Wynton Marsalis official web site http://www.wyntonmarsalis.org/2008/09/02/stores-moving-to-higher-ground-wynton-marsalis/#comment-44086 Wynton’s book announced as nominee for the 40th NAACP Image Awards - Wynton Marsalis official web site Fri, 23 Jan 2009 16:32:38 +0000 http://www.wyntonmarsalis.org/2008/09/02/stores-moving-to-higher-ground-wynton-marsalis/#comment-44086 [...] latest book: “Moving To Higher Ground“, was announced as a nominee for the 40th NAACP Image Awards in the category of Outstanding [...] […] latest book: “Moving To Higher Ground“, was announced as a nominee for the 40th NAACP Image Awards in the category of Outstanding […]

]]> By: Conrad Hoffman http://www.wyntonmarsalis.org/2008/09/02/stores-moving-to-higher-ground-wynton-marsalis/#comment-43956 Conrad Hoffman Tue, 30 Dec 2008 09:44:04 +0000 http://www.wyntonmarsalis.org/2008/09/02/stores-moving-to-higher-ground-wynton-marsalis/#comment-43956 Living and doing all that God created you to be is axactly what Wynton is doing.You're purpose in life does not mean running to church and preaching to people at every chance you get,but it is about using your God given talent to reach people,and that is exactly what Wynton is doing.What you do with it is your own doing.Wynton is the perfect example of what it means to be disciplined,what it means to walk the lonely road that will enable you to self master your abilities. Living and doing all that God created you to be is axactly what Wynton is doing.You’re purpose in life does not mean running to church and preaching to people at every chance you get,but it is about using your God given talent to reach people,and that is exactly what Wynton is doing.What you do with it is your own doing.Wynton is the perfect example of what it means to be disciplined,what it means to walk the lonely road that will enable you to self master your abilities.

]]> By: Beverly Joy Douglas http://www.wyntonmarsalis.org/2008/09/02/stores-moving-to-higher-ground-wynton-marsalis/#comment-43823 Beverly Joy Douglas Thu, 04 Dec 2008 18:37:44 +0000 http://www.wyntonmarsalis.org/2008/09/02/stores-moving-to-higher-ground-wynton-marsalis/#comment-43823 Wynton, I've taken the liberty of sharing excerpts directly from the book or from the interview during my jazz program - I hope that is okay. We're always trying to master ourselves and we need philosophies and belief systems that compliment the dynamics of the universe. Since the freedom that you enjoy now is from your mastery of your art, and, if our lives could be compared to one of your artistic expressions with a vision that constantly changes towards it's way to victory - then every day would be a valuable day. Fortunately, you know what your mission is and therefore remained focused. I think that is what all of us long to actualize, which is hard to do when we are not taught interconnectedness as a norm. Thanks for "The Midnight Blues," because when you cry - I cry too, sometimes. Bev Wynton,

I’ve taken the liberty of sharing excerpts directly from the book or from the interview during my jazz program - I hope that is okay. We’re always trying to master ourselves and we need philosophies and belief systems that compliment the dynamics of the universe. Since the freedom that you enjoy now is from your mastery of your art, and, if our lives could be compared to one of your artistic expressions with a vision that constantly changes towards it’s way to victory - then every day would be a valuable day. Fortunately, you know what your mission is and therefore remained focused. I think that is what all of us long to actualize, which is hard to do when we are not taught interconnectedness as a norm. Thanks for “The Midnight Blues,” because when you cry - I cry too, sometimes.

Bev

]]> By: ms jackson http://www.wyntonmarsalis.org/2008/09/02/stores-moving-to-higher-ground-wynton-marsalis/#comment-43820 ms jackson Wed, 03 Dec 2008 22:41:24 +0000 http://www.wyntonmarsalis.org/2008/09/02/stores-moving-to-higher-ground-wynton-marsalis/#comment-43820 ditto ditto

]]> By: Beverly Joy Douglas http://www.wyntonmarsalis.org/2008/09/02/stores-moving-to-higher-ground-wynton-marsalis/#comment-43818 Beverly Joy Douglas Tue, 02 Dec 2008 21:31:28 +0000 http://www.wyntonmarsalis.org/2008/09/02/stores-moving-to-higher-ground-wynton-marsalis/#comment-43818 Took the opportunity to read "Moving to Higher Ground" over the weekend. Truly enjoyed it - it's very consistent. I found so many similarities to what "True Buddhism" (Nam Myoho Renge Kyo)says about looking inward for the same balance/harmony and energy identical to the universal itself to surmount all of lifes challenges and "win". Anyway, I left Harlem in 2001 but if I were to be in NYC tomorrow I sure would be trying to see the quintet perform at Brooks Bros. and probably buy a little something too! Much Apreciation, Bev Took the opportunity to read “Moving to Higher Ground” over the weekend. Truly enjoyed it - it’s very consistent. I found so many similarities to what “True Buddhism” (Nam Myoho Renge Kyo)says about looking inward for the same balance/harmony and energy identical to the universal itself to surmount all of lifes challenges and “win”. Anyway, I left Harlem in 2001 but if I were to be in NYC tomorrow I sure would be trying to see the quintet perform at Brooks Bros. and probably buy a little something too!

Much Apreciation,

Bev

]]> By: Calvin He http://www.wyntonmarsalis.org/2008/09/02/stores-moving-to-higher-ground-wynton-marsalis/#comment-43231 Calvin He Wed, 01 Oct 2008 14:19:15 +0000 http://www.wyntonmarsalis.org/2008/09/02/stores-moving-to-higher-ground-wynton-marsalis/#comment-43231 Just found a review of the book: http://classicalgreg.wordpress.com/2008/09/30/review-marsalis-moving-to-higher-ground/#comments Just found a review of the book:

http://classicalgreg.wordpress.com/2008/09/30/review-marsalis-moving-to-higher-ground/#comments

]]> By: ms jackson http://www.wyntonmarsalis.org/2008/09/02/stores-moving-to-higher-ground-wynton-marsalis/#comment-43225 ms jackson Tue, 30 Sep 2008 20:46:13 +0000 http://www.wyntonmarsalis.org/2008/09/02/stores-moving-to-higher-ground-wynton-marsalis/#comment-43225 nokuir I DO AGREE WITH YOU on some of the issues of who is trying to play jazz these days and who is and who is being recongized for it in many of the comments you stated above on THIS site. I hear your growth. but with legacy built in the home....when you say that as your grow with jazz on stage and experience performing with some legends you will know, you will change this statement. nokuir I DO AGREE WITH YOU on some of the issues of who is trying to play jazz these days and who is and who is being recongized for it in many of the comments you stated above on THIS site. I hear your growth. but with legacy built in the home….when you say that as your grow with jazz on stage and experience performing with some legends you will know, you will change this statement.

]]> By: ms jackson http://www.wyntonmarsalis.org/2008/09/02/stores-moving-to-higher-ground-wynton-marsalis/#comment-43224 ms jackson Tue, 30 Sep 2008 20:18:02 +0000 http://www.wyntonmarsalis.org/2008/09/02/stores-moving-to-higher-ground-wynton-marsalis/#comment-43224 nadia Woman in Jazz wel Should we ask Todd Barken about this?? he has had some interesting choices and many more to come. Woman in Jazz and musicians on the bandstand? Well many singers get up there and DO not know the key the tune they are singing in or educated structure of the song they want to sing. now do not be mistaken it is good to beable to sing in and play in many keys and approach a song in diferent ways. most people who say well you didn't do I remeber April in G everybody knows its in G. Well you get that same musician who blurts that out on stage 8 times out of ten he can't play it in any other key because he can't tranpose his solo in it .for one nadia Woman in Jazz wel Should we ask Todd Barken about this?? he has had some interesting choices and many more to come. Woman in Jazz and musicians on the bandstand? Well many singers get up there and DO not know the key the tune they are singing in or educated structure of the song they want to sing. now do not be mistaken it is good to beable to sing in and play in many keys and approach a song in diferent ways. most people who say well you didn’t do I remeber April in G everybody knows its in G. Well you get that same musician who blurts that out on stage 8 times out of ten he can’t play it in any other key because he can’t tranpose his solo in it .for one

]]> By: ms jackson http://www.wyntonmarsalis.org/2008/09/02/stores-moving-to-higher-ground-wynton-marsalis/#comment-43223 ms jackson Tue, 30 Sep 2008 20:06:12 +0000 http://www.wyntonmarsalis.org/2008/09/02/stores-moving-to-higher-ground-wynton-marsalis/#comment-43223 To say i truely kNOW Wynton Marsalis is like saying I know jazz, its like saying I know improvisaton. PLEASE NOKUIR HOW DO YOU NOT KNOW JAZZ HAS NOT SAVED PEOPLES LIVES IN THE CONTEXT MR MARSALIS IS IN REFERENCE TO? HOW MANY JAZZ HISTORIANS DO YOU KNOW OR HAVE SPOKEN TO. Were you there When we had to play or sing in undergournd joints and knowing one could get hung if caught swingin' and singin in SIN so to speak? or How about one's life being saved because a person WAS there when they thought he was the one that rapped some plantations's owners daughter!! Yes Jazz in this context has saved someboday's life. Yes it saved many peoples lives in the musical scene My God do you play like you speak with secondary facts and no soul with little experience of such just how old are you and how seasoned person in Jess (jazz) and life are you? To say i truely kNOW Wynton Marsalis is like saying I know jazz, its like saying I know improvisaton. PLEASE NOKUIR HOW DO YOU NOT KNOW JAZZ HAS NOT SAVED PEOPLES LIVES IN THE CONTEXT MR MARSALIS IS IN REFERENCE TO? HOW MANY JAZZ HISTORIANS DO YOU KNOW OR HAVE SPOKEN TO. Were you there When we had to play or sing in undergournd joints and knowing one could get hung if caught swingin’ and singin in SIN so to speak? or How about one’s life being saved because a person WAS there when they thought he was the one that rapped some plantations’s owners daughter!! Yes Jazz in this context has saved someboday’s life.

Yes it saved many peoples lives in the musical scene My God do you play like you speak with secondary facts and no soul with little experience of such just how old are you and how seasoned person in Jess (jazz) and life are you?

]]> By: careba http://www.wyntonmarsalis.org/2008/09/02/stores-moving-to-higher-ground-wynton-marsalis/#comment-43206 careba Sun, 28 Sep 2008 22:52:09 +0000 http://www.wyntonmarsalis.org/2008/09/02/stores-moving-to-higher-ground-wynton-marsalis/#comment-43206 Thanks Karen. C. Thanks Karen.
C.

]]> By: Karen http://www.wyntonmarsalis.org/2008/09/02/stores-moving-to-higher-ground-wynton-marsalis/#comment-43181 Karen Fri, 26 Sep 2008 03:18:42 +0000 http://www.wyntonmarsalis.org/2008/09/02/stores-moving-to-higher-ground-wynton-marsalis/#comment-43181 For Careba: http://www.nytimes.com/2008/09/20/arts/music/20jama.html?scp=2&sq=marsalis&st=cse For Careba:

http://www.nytimes.com/2008/09/20/arts/music/20jama.html?scp=2&sq=marsalis&st=cse

]]> By: Calvin He http://www.wyntonmarsalis.org/2008/09/02/stores-moving-to-higher-ground-wynton-marsalis/#comment-43177 Calvin He Thu, 25 Sep 2008 09:00:20 +0000 http://www.wyntonmarsalis.org/2008/09/02/stores-moving-to-higher-ground-wynton-marsalis/#comment-43177 look this....wynton plays trumpet and chess at the same time <object width="400" height="324"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/ZqtHqCIMyMs&hl=en&fs=1"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/ZqtHqCIMyMs&hl=en&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowfullscreen="true" width="400" height="324"></embed></object> look this….wynton plays trumpet and chess at the same time

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