Wynton Marsalis to launch lecture series at Harvard University
CAMBRIDGE, Mass. (April 4, 2011) — Harvard University announced today (April 4) that Wynton Marsalis will launch a two-year performance and lecture series on April 28, with an appearance at Sanders Theatre. Currently the Artistic Director of Jazz at Lincoln Center, Marsalis is an accomplished musician, composer, bandleader and educator who has made the promotion of jazz and cultural literacy his hallmark causes. “Wynton Marsalis is both an internationally acclaimed musician and a leader in educating people about the importance of arts and culture,” Harvard President Drew Faust said. “We are fortunate to have an artist and performer of his caliber on campus to enhance the University’s vibrant arts scene and engage our students, staff and faculty.” Throughout the ages, artists have been truth tellers for civilization; they speak about the essence of their society in ways that others cannot or will not. Marsalis will visit campus several times, for two to...