I Don't Like Being Called a Legend: Wynton Marsalis

The transcript features a conversation with a jazz musician reflecting on the term 'jazz legend', the passing of his father due to COVID, and the profound influence his father had on him and others. The father, a prominent jazz pianist, was known for his philosophical nature and dedication to jazz despite facing challenges during segregation. The musician shares personal experiences of accompanying his father to jazz clubs, highlighting his father's belief in jazz as a tool for healing and raising consciousness.

What impact did the interviewee's father's passing have on them?

How did the interviewee describe their father's personality and worldview?

What challenges did the interviewee's father face as a jazz musician?

In what ways did the interviewee feel connected to their father's struggles?

What was the father's belief regarding jazz and its role in society?