Happy birthday! Wynton Marsalis turns 65 today

Wynton Marsalis is celebrating his 65th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed musicians of his generation.

Popular musician-composer Wynton Marsalis has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 65th birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Marsalis, a cultural icon

Born Wynton Learson Marsalis in New Orleans on October 18, 1961, his career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in American history. Marsalis' not just a great musician, he's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business man. At this point in his career, there seems to be little Wynton hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Wynton Marsalis as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 65.

Happy Birthday, Wynton, you're the best!

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