Wynton Marsalis Quotes

Don't settle for style. Succeed in substance.

Wynton Marsalis



Don't wish for someone else to do later what you can do now.

Wynton Marsalis



Don't worry about what others say about your music. Pursue whatever you are hearing... but if everybody really hates your music maybe you could try some different approaches.

Wynton Marsalis



Even in these times, there are still neighbors that will turn their backs on neighbors.

Wynton Marsalis



I always read all these books about the slaves. My mother is very educated. My father would talk to us like we were grown men. We never knew what he was talking about half the time.

Wynton Marsalis



I believe in professionalism, but playing is not like a job. You have to be grateful to have the opportunity to play.

Wynton Marsalis